Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf

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Manuals / Brands / SMART Manuals / Automobile / Fortwo coupe 2007 / Operating instructions manual / PDF SMART FORTWO COUPE 2007 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction protecting the environment operating safety correct use At a glance. Outside view Cockpit, left hand drive model

Cockpit, right hand drive model

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Instrument cluster (kilometres) Indicator lamps Instrument cluster (miles) Upper centre console Lower centre console Stowage compartments Gearshifts from the steering wheel Overhead control panel Door control panel Child restraint system Belt force limiters Airbags In the vehicle Restraint systems Child restraint system Front passenger airbag indicator lamp airbag on/off driving safety systems Brake assistant Electronic immobiliser Warning system Interior motion sensor Opening and closing Keys coupé cabrio Key positions Seats

Belt guide

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Mirrors Outside Outside mirrors Seat belts Light switch Lights Daytime driving lights Headlight flasher Coming home function Headlight range adjustment Interior lighting Intermittent wipe Windscreen wipers Rear window wiper Soft top system (cabrio only) Notes Rear soft top Mounting Windblocker Side windows Driving and parking Starting Brake pedal Switching off Gearbox Kickdown Gearshifts from the steering wheel Instrument cluster

Display

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Display Adjusting Audio/telematics devices smart radio 9 smart portable navigation system Bluetooth® hands free system Air nozzles Adjusting air nozzles Heater Temperature Air conditioning with automatic temperature control Air distribution Air recirculation mode Rear window heater Auxiliary heater Loading and stowing Drinks holder Spectacles compartment coupé cabrio Coin tray Glove compartment floor Features Boot storage tray Operation The first 1500 km

Fuel

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Engine compartment Refuelling Checking the oil level Topping up Front compartment Brake fluid Tyres and wheels Winter driving Winter Driving tips Catalytic converter Driving abroad Care car care Washing the car Soft top system Where can I find what Display messages Indicator lamp What to do when Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Brake pad display Anti theft warning system Opening/closing in emergencies unlocking the vehicle

Changing the batteries

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replacing the transmitter battery Replacing bulbs Overview Replacing Replacing Replacing Replacing the wiper blades Flat tyre Tightening torque Battery Removing Charging Jump starting jump start assistance removing the jumper cables Towing Fuses Assignment Technical data Vehicle electronics vehicle electronics Vehicle identification plates Identification number (VIN) Information signs Engine Technical data Performance Acceleration

Inside

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Tyres and wheels Vehicle weights Loads Vehicle dimensions Service fluids and capacities Consumption Coolant Coolant Other ManualsLib Projects

Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG

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www.smart.com smart
a brand of DaimlerChrysler Issue NA 2007 / 01 a EN Order no. 6522 0002 02 Part no. 451 584 19 71 4 5 1 5 8 4 1 9 7 1 smart fortwo coupé and smart fortwo cabrio Insert picture of size 202x31 mm Operating instructions smart fortwo coupé and smart fortwo cabrio

Key to symbols

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* Optional extra G Warning H Environmental note ! Possible vehicle damage i Tip

Activity request

Sequence of activities (several >)
Page Page reference © 2006 DaimlerChrysler AG Reprinting, translation and reproduction, even in extract form, is not permitted without written approval. Printed in Germany

Let the fun begin!

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Take a moment to familiarise yourself with your smart fortwo coupé or smart fortwo cabrio and read through the manual before setting off. That will ensure you get more fun out of your vehicle
and avoid danger to yourself and others. Optional extras are identified with an asterisk *. The equipment of your vehicle can vary by model, national version and availability. smart is constantly bringing its vehicles up to the very latest state of the art and reserves the right to modify them in form, equipment and engineering. You cannot therefore derive any claims from the information, illustrations and descriptions given in this manual. The manual, QuickGuide and service booklet belong to the vehicle. You should always keep these documents in the car and make sure that you pass them on to the next owner if and when you come to sell your smart. Please contact a smart centre if you have any further questions. The Technical Documentation team at DaimlerChrysler AG wishes you many happy hours at the wheel.

>> Table of contents.

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Key word index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 At a glance.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Controls.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Practical advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

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Numbers 12
V socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

A abs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 Acoustic warning signals Anti
theft warning system . . . . . . . . . . .201 Brake pad display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 Additional door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Air conditioning with automatic
temperature control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Adjusting air nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Air distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Air recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Air nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Air recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Airbag Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Front passenger airbag indicator lamp . 54 Head/thorax airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Switching front passenger
airbag on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Anti
lock braking system, see "abs" Anti
theft systems Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Wheel theft protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Anti
theft warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Auto
relock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 AUX jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Auxiliary heater* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

B Backup lamp Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Base rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Belt force limiters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Belt guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Bicycle rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Bluetooth® hands
free system . . . . . . . 123 Boot storage tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Brake assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Brake lamp Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Brake pad display, mechanical/acoustic 200 Brake pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Brake system Brake pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Brakes, see Brake system Breakdown kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192, 215

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Bulbs Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

C Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Care Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Soft top system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 CD box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Centre console, lower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 upper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Changing a wheel, see Flat tyre Child restraint system ISOFIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Switching the front passenger
airbag on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 TopTether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Children In the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Restraint systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Cleaning, see Care Clock Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 See also Cockpit clock COC documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cockpit clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Combination filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Coming home function* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Checking the level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

D Daily trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Data bus Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Daytime driving lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Defrosting Air conditioning with automatic
temperature control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Direction of rotation (tyres) . . . . . . . . . . 172 Display message Data bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Shifting system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Display, see Multi
function
display Divider plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 cabrio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 coupé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Door control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Door locking system Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Drinks holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Drive lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Driver's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Driving off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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Driving safety system abs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Activating the hazard warning lights . . .59 Brake assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 esp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

E Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 Electrical/electronic equipment Retrofitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242 Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 Electronic Stability Program, see "esp" Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246 Engine electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Checking the oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Oil grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 esp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Exterior lighting Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 See also Backup lamp See also Brake lamps See also Front fog lamps* See also High beam lights See also Licence plate lighting See also Low beam See also Parking lights See also Rear fog lamp See also Tail light See also Third brake lamp See also Turn signal indicators See also Turn signal lights, side

F First
aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Flat tyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Front bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Front fog lamps* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Front passenger seat Folding down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Frost warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Minimum quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Fuel filler flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Fuse box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

G Gear indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Gearshifts Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Gearshifts from the steering wheel . . 110 softip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 softouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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Gearshifts from the steering wheel . . . 110 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

H Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Hands
free system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Hazard warning lamps Activation after emergency
braking manoeuvre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Head/thorax airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Headlight flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Headlight range adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Adjusting air nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Air distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Auxiliary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Outside mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Seat heater* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 High beam lights Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Switching on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 High
pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

I Indicator and warning lamp abs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Engine check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 esp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Front fog lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 High beam lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Oil pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Rear fog lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Turn signal indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Information signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Multi
function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Interior motion sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Intermittent wipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 ISOFIX child seat attachment . . . . . . . . . . 51

J Jump
starting Jump
starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Roll starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

K Key Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 To unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Kickdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Kilometre reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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L Lamps, see Bulbs Licence plate lighting Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Lights Coming home function . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Daytime driving lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Front fog lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Headlight flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Headlight range adjustment . . . . . . . . . .89 High beam lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Low beam lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Rear fog lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Loading guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Low beam Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 Low beam lights Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 Switching on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Luggage compartment cover . . . . . . . . . 139 Luggage net bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Luggage net on luggage compartment
floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Luggage net on side wall . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Luggage wedge* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

M Malfunction abs system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Data bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Shifting system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Maximum speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Mirrors Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Mobile telephone, see Bluetooth® hands
free system MP3 interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Multifunction box* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Multi
function display . . . . . . . . . . . 111, 113 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

N Navigation smart portable navigation system . . . 120 Net package* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

O Oil, see Engine oil On
board diagnosis socket (OBD) . . . . . . 243 Outside mirror heaters* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Outside mirrors Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Outside temperature display Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Outside view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Overhead control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

8 >> Key word index

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P Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Parking lights Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Petrol, see Fuel Power steering* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

R Radio smart radio 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 smart radio 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Rain/light sensor Coming home function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Rear bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Rear fog lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Rear rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Rear soft top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Closing in an emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Rear window wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Rear
view mirror Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Residual litres display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Residual litres display Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Restraint system Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Belt force limiters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Belt tensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Reversing the car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Roll starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Roller sun blind* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

S Safety jacket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Seat Adjusting backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Adjusting height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Folding down the passenger seat . . . . . . 76 Setting longitudinal adjustment . . . . . . . 76 Seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Seat heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Service flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Service interval display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Side rails Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Ski/snowboard rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 smartmove Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

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Soft top system Closing in an emergency . . . . . . . . . . . .204 Mounting the side rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Rear soft top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Removing the side rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Sunroof top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 softip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 softouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Sound package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Spectacles compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Spray nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 Stowage compartment in the tailgate . . . .149 Stowage compartments CD box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Coin tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Door stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . .147 Drinks holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Luggage net bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Luggage net on luggage compartment
floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Luggage net on side wall . . . . . . . . . . 148 Net package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Next to the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . 147 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Spectacles compartment* . . . . . . . . . . 138 Stowage compartment in the tailgate . . 149 Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Sunroof top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

T Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Tail light Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Tailgate cabrio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 coupé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Technical data Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Fuel consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Maximum speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Telephone console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Temperature Display, outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Setting (air conditioning with
automatic temperature control) . . . . . 132 Setting (heater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Third brake lamp Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 TopTether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 total trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Tow
away protection* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Transport (vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

10 >> Key word index

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Turn signal indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Replacing (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Replacing (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Turn signal lights, side Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Tyre pressures Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Direction of rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

U Unladen weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251

V Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . 244 Locking (additional door lock*) . . . . . . . 67 Locking (auto relock function) . . . . . . . . 67 Locking (central locking switch) . . . . . . 68 Locking (drive lock function) . . . . . . . . . 67 Locking (key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Locking in an emergency . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Unlocking (central unlocking switch) . . . 68 Unlocking (door handle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Unlocking (key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Unlocking in an emergency . . . . . . . . . . 203 Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Vehicle electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . 244 Vehicle identification number, see VIN Vehicle identification plates . . . . . . . . . . 244 Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 VIN (vehicle identification number) . . . . 244

W Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Washing the car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Wheel theft protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Wheel trim cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Interchanging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Windblocker Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Windblocker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Windscreen washer system Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Windscreen wipers Adjusting the spray nozzles . . . . . . . . . 214 Intermittent wipe* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Rear window wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . 213 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Wiper blades Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

>> Introduction.

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Protecting the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Operating safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Protecting the environment

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14 >> Introduction. H Environmental note DaimlerChrysler's declared policy is one of integrated environmental protection. The objectives are for the natural re
sources which form the basis of our exis
tence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner which takes the require
ments of both nature and humanity into account. You too can help to protect the environ
ment by operating your vehicle in an en
vironmentally
responsible manner. Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tyre wear de
pend on the following factors: • Operating conditions of your vehicle • Your personal driving style You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind: Operating conditions • Avoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption. • Make sure that the tyre pressures are always correct. • Do not carry any unnecessary ballast. • Keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con
sumption. • Remove rear racks once you no longer need them. • A regularly serviced vehicle will help to protect the environment. You should therefore adhere to the service inter
vals. • Always have servicing carried out in a qualified specialist workshop such as a smart center: Personal driving style • Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine. • Do not warm up the engine with the ve
hicle stationary. • Drive carefully and maintain a safe dis
tance from the vehicle in front. • Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration. • Change gear in good time and use each gear only up to 2/3 of its maximum en
gine speed. • Switch off the engine in stationary traffic.

Protecting the environment

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Introduction. 15 End of life vehicles You can return your smart fortwo coupé or smart fortwo cabrio to us for environmentally friendly disposal in accordance with the Euro
pean Union's End
of
Life Vehicle Directive
but that day lies a long way off. The directive applies in accordance with the national statutory provisions for motor vehic
les. The smart fortwo coupé and the smart fortwo cabrio have fulfilled legal require
ments for recyclable design for some years now. A network of collection points and disas
sembly workshops is available to receive end
of
life vehicles, where your vehicle can be re
cycled in an environmentally
friendly manner. At the same time, the possibilities for the re
cycling of vehicles and vehicle parts are con
tinually being developed and improved, The smart fortwo coupé and the smart fortwo cab
rio consequently will remain able to meet the higher statutory recycling quotas that will take effect in the future. Visit www.smart.com for more information.

Operating safety

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16 >> Introduction. G Danger of accident and injury! Always have any work on the vehicle, par
ticularly work that affects safety or work on safety
related systems as well as ser
vicing, carried out in a qualified specia
list workshop. The specialist workshop must have the necessary specialist know
ledge and tools to carry out the work re
quired. smart recommends that you have this done in a smart center. G Danger of accident and injury! Some safety systems only function when the engine is running. Do not therefore switch off the engine when driving. Otherwise the safety systems of your ve
hicle might not function properly any mo
re, which means that they will no longer protect you or other people as intended. This will increase the risk of accident and injury. G Danger of accident and injury! Inexpert work or modifications to the ve
hicle, e.g. the routing of cables underne
ath panelling, could result in the safety systems of your vehicles ceasing to func
tion properly. As a result the safety sys
tems may no longer protect you or other people as intended. This will increase the risk of accident and injury. That is why you should always have work and modifications to the vehicle, e.g. in
stallations and alterations, carried out in a qualified specialist workshop.

Operating safety

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Introduction. 17 Correct use Please observe the following information when using the vehicle: • the safety notes in this manual • the chapter "Technical data" in this manual • national road traffic regulations • national road traffic licensing regulations G Accident risk! A heavy impact to the underneath of the vehicle, tyres or wheels (e.g. bottoming out in rough terrain or when driving over an obstacle at high speed) can damage the vehicle. This also applies to vehicles which are equipped with underbody pro
tection. If this happens you should have your vehicle inspected in a qualified spe
cialist workshop. G Accident risk! If work on electronic equipment and its software is carried out incorrectly, this equipment could stop working. The elec
tronic systems are networked via inter
faces. Tampering with these electronic systems could cause malfunctions in sys
tems which have not been modified. Mal
functions such as these can seriously jeopardise the vehicle's operating safety and therefore your own safety. That is why you should always have work and mo
difications to electronic components carried out in a qualified specialist work
shop. G Danger of injury! Various warning stickers are affixed to your vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your attention, and the attention of others, to various dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warning stickers unless the sticker clearly states that you may do so. If you remove the warning stickers, you or others could be injured by failing to recognise certain dangers.

>> At a glance.

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Outside view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cockpit, left
hand drive model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cockpit, right
hand drive model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Instrument cluster (kilometres) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Instrument cluster (miles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Upper centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Lower centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Stowage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Gearshifts from the steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Overhead control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Door control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Outside view

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At a glance. 21 Function Page 1 Soft top system 93 2 Luggage compartment Locking and unlocking Opening and closing
(cabrio) Opening and closing
(coupé) Opening the engine cover Engine oil Rear window heater 66 71 69 163 256 135 3 Rear bulbs 208 4 Fuel filler flap Fuel 161 161 5 Doors Locking and unlocking Opening 66 68 Function Page 6 Outside mirrors 79 7 Tyres and wheels Checking the tyre pressure Flat tyre 248 173 215 8 Attaching a towing eye Towing 233 232 9 Front bulbs 208 a Opening the service flap Coolant Window washer fluid 166 168 169 b Windscreen wipers Replacing the wiper blades 91 213 c Defrosting the windscreen 128

Cockpit, left
hand drive model

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22 >> At a glance. P68.10
3613
31

Cockpit, left
hand drive model

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At a glance. 23 Function Page 1 Light switch Low beam Indicating High beam 85 87 87 2 Gearshifts from the steering wheel 110 3 Instrument cluster 111 4 Windscreen wipers Rear window wiper 91 92 5 Tachometer 116 6 Cockpit clock 116 7 Overhead control panel Rear
view mirror Interior lighting 35 80 90 Function Page 8 Upper centre console Radio 30 118 9 Opening the glove compart
ment 148 a smart MP3 interface (AUX jack) 121 b Telephone console 122 c Gearshift lever 103 d Ignition switch 73 e Coin tray and convertible top switch1 1 in the fortwo cabrio 147 94 f Drinks holder 137 Function Page g CD box 138 h Right shift paddle: Upshift 110 j Horn k Left shift paddle*: Downshift 110 l Opening/closing side win
dows Adjusting outside mirrors 101 79 m Door handle 68

Cockpit, right
hand drive model

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24 >> At a glance. P68.10
3614
31

Cockpit, right
hand drive model

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At a glance. 25 Function Page 1 Opening the glove compart
ment 148 2 Upper centre console Radio 30 118 3 Overhead control panel Rear
view mirror Interior lighting 35 80 90 4 Cockpit clock 116 5 Tachometer 116 6 Light switch Low beam Indicating High beam 85 87 87 7 Instrument cluster 111 Function Page 8 Gearshifts from the steering wheel 110 9 Windscreen wipers Rear window wiper 91 92 a Door handle 68 b Opening/closing theside win
dows Adjusting outside mirrors 101 79 c Right shift paddle: Upshift 110 d Horn e Left shift paddle: Downshift 110 Function Page f CD box 138 g Drinks holder 137 h Coin tray and convertible top switch1 1 in the fortwo cabrio 147 94 j Ignition switch 73 k Gearshift lever 103 l Telephone console 122 m smart MP3 interface (AUX jack*) 121

Instrument cluster (kilometres)

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26 >> At a glance. P54.32
4325
31

Instrument cluster (kilometres)

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At a glance. 27 Function Page 1 Left indicator lamp display with ¡ low beam indicator lamp ¨ rear fog lamp indicator lamp A high beam indicator lamp = airbag indicator lamp 85 86 87 197 2 Toggling the multifunction display/setting the clock 113 3 Middle indicator lamp display with – battery indicator lamp P oil pressure indicator lamp D coolant temperature warning lamp 199 199 112 Function Page 4 L K Turn signal lights 198 5 v esp warning lamp 196 6 Multi
function display with tank content gauge gear or automatic indicator coolant temperature gauge total trip recorder Multi
function display • Residual litres display • Frost warning/outside temperature display • Service interval display • Daily trip recorder • Clock 111 112 111 112 113 Function Page 7 Speedometer 8 Right indicator lamp display with ± engine diagnosis warning lamp - abs warning lamp 3 brake warning lamp 200 194 195 9 Setting the clock/instrument lighting 113

Instrument cluster (miles)

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28 >> At a glance. P54.32
4326
31 Picture to follow

Instrument cluster (miles)

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At a glance. 29 Function Page 1 Left indicator lamp display with ¡ low beam indicator lamp ¨ rear fog lamp indicator lamp A high beam indicator lamp = airbag indicator lamp 85 86 87 197 2 Toggling the multifunction display/setting the clock 113 3 Middle indicator lamp display with – battery indicator lamp P oil pressure indicator lamp D coolant temperature warning lamp 199 199 112 Function Page 4 L K Turn signal lights 198 5 v esp warning lamp 196 6 Multi
function display with tank content gauge gear or automatic indicator coolant temperature gauge total trip recorder Multi
function display • Residual litres display • Frost warning/outside temperature display • Service interval display • Daily trip recorder • Clock 111 112 111 112 113 Function Page 7 Speedometer 8 Right indicator lamp display with ± engine diagnosis warning lamp - abs warning lamp 3 brake warning lamp 200 194 195 9 Setting the clock/instrument lighting 113

Upper centre console

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30 >> At a glance. P68.20
3634
31 Function Page 1 Tachometer 116 2 Cockpit clock 116 3 Heater operating unit or air conditioning operating unit with automatic tempera
ture control 126 130 4 Radio 118 5 Switching the right seat heater on/off 77 6 Switching the tow
away pro
tection/interior sensor on/ off 62 Function Page 7 Central unlocking button 68 8 Switching the hazard warning system on/off 88 9 Central locking button 68 a Switching the rear fog lamp on/off (vehicles with rain/ light sensor) 86 b Switching the front fog lamps on/off 88 c Switching the left seat heater on/off 77

Lower centre console

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At a glance. 31 P68.20
3635
31 Function Page 1 12
V socket or cigarette lighter 153 157 2 Ashtray 157 3 CD box 138 4 Telephone console 122 5 Gearshift lever 103 6 Ignition switch 73 7 Handbrake 105 8 Coin tray and convertible top switch1 1 in the fortwo cabrio 147 94

Stowage compartments

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32 >> At a glance. P68.00
4547
31

Stowage compartments

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At a glance. 33 Function Page 1 Stowage compartment
on the passenger side or glove compartment 148 148 2 Stowage compartment in the front passenger door 147 3 Boot storage tray Stowage compartment in the tailgate1 1 in the fortwo coupé 156 149 4 Luggage net on luggage com
partment floor 149 5 Luggage wedge 146 6 Luggage net on side wall 148 7 Luggage net bag 139 Function Page 8 Stowage compartment in the driver door 147 9 Spectacles compartment Stowage tray next to the steering wheel 138 147 a Stowage tray next to the steering wheel 147 b CD box Drinks holder Ashtray 138 137 157 c Coin tray 147

Gearshifts from the steering wheel*

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34 >> At a glance. P46.10
2789
31 Function Page 1 Left shift paddle: Downshift 110 2 Multi
function display 111 3 Right shift paddle: Upshift 110

Overhead control panel

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At a glance. 35 P82.00
2490
31 Function Page 1 Front passenger airbag indi
cator lamp 54 2 Switching the interior ligh
ting on/off 90 3 Rear
view mirror 80

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36 >> At a glance. P72.10
3349
31 Function Page 1 Opening the door 68 2 Electrically adjusting the outside mirrors 79 3 Opening the right side win
dow 101 4 Opening the left side window* 101

>> Safety.

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Occupant safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Driving safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Anti
theft systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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40 >> Safety. Seat belts Seat belts
supplemented by belt tensioners and belt force limiters
together with the air
bags form a co
ordinated safety restraint system. The safety restraint system reduces the risk of occupants hitting against the inte
rior of the vehicle in the event of critical dri
ving situations and thus enhances your driving safety. G Danger of injury! A seat belt which is not worn, which is worn incorrectly, or which has not been engaged in the seat belt buckle correctly, cannot perform its intended protective function. Under certain circumstances this could even cause severe or fatal in
juries. You should therefore make sure that all occupants
particularly preg
nant women
are always wearing their seat belt correctly. Make sure that the belt • runs over the hip bone as low down as possible, i.e. across the hip joint and not across the stomach, • fits closely, • is not twisted, • runs across the middle of your shoul
der, • does not run across your neck or under your arm, • fits closely across your pelvic area, by pulling upwards on the shoulder sec
tion of the belt. Do not secure any objects with a seat belt if it is being used by one of the vehicle's occupants. Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a win
ter coat. Do not position the belt strap across sharp
edged or fragile objects, espe
cially if these are located on or in your clothing, e.g. spectacles, pencils or keys. The seat belt strap could be damaged and you or other vehicle occupants could be injured in the event of an accident. Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time. On no account should children travel sit
ting on the lap of another occupant. It would not be possible to restrain the child, and the child or other vehicle occu
pants could be injured seriously in the event of abrupt braking or even fatally in the event of an accident.

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Safety. 41 G Danger of injury! Persons under 1.50 m in height and child
ren under twelve years of age cannot fas
ten the seat belts correctly. They therefore require additional suitable child restraint systems on appropriate seats for protection in an accident. Al
ways follow the manufacturer's installati
on instructions when fitting a child restraint system. G Danger of injury! A seat belt only offers its intended de
gree of protection if the backrest is po
sitioned as upright as possible and the occupant is therefore sitting upright. Avoid seat positions that prevent the seat belt from lying correctly across the wea
rer's body. Position the backrest as up
right as possible. Do not drive with the backrest reclined too far back. Otherwi
se, you could be seriously or even fatally injured in the event of an accident or sudden braking. G Danger of injury! Modifications to or work not performed correctly on restraint systems (seat belts, anchorages, belt tensioners, belt force limiters or airbags) or their wiring, as well as work on other networked elec
tronic systems, may prevent the restraint systems from working correctly. Airbags or belt tensioners could fail to operate, e.g. in accidents where the rate of dece
leration exceeds the tripping threshold, or could be activated inadvertently. Ne
ver carry out any modifications on the restraint systems. Never tamper with electronic components and their softwa
re.

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42 >> Safety. Belt tensioners and belt force li
miters The seat belts have belt tensioners and belt force limiters whose function is explained be
low. Belt tensioners • tension the seat belts when activated so that they lie as tightly as possible across the body. • are only triggered in collisions with high vehicle deceleration/acceleration in the longitudinal direction, e.g. a head
on colli
sion. When the belt tensioner is triggered, the air
bag indicator lamp in the instrument panel il
luminates. ! Do not fasten the seat belt on the front passenger side if it is not occupied. In the event of an accident, the belt tensioner would be triggered unnecessarily. Belt force limiters reduce the force exerted by the belt on the occupants when activated in the event of an accident. The belt force limiter is designed to operate in unison with the front airbag, which absorbs a portion of the seat belt's decelerating forces, distributing the load over a larger area. If the ignition is switched on, the belt tensioner is activated: • if the restraint systems are operational. • for each three
point seat belt that is faste
ned properly. • in the event of a head
on or rear
end colli
sion, if the vehicle is decelerated or acce
lerated sufficiently in the longitudinal direction at the start of impact. • in certain rollover situations if the need for additional protection is detected. G Danger of injury! The seat belt cannot function correctly if the belt or buckle is dirty or damaged. Keep the belt and buckle clean, otherwise the belt tongue cannot engage correctly. Check the seat belts regularly to make sure that they • are not damaged, • are not running across sharp edges, • are not trapped. Otherwise the belt could tear in the event of an accident. You or others could be se
riously or fatally injured. Have seat belts which have been damaged or subjected to heavy loads in an acci
dent replaced and have their anchorages checked.

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Safety. 43 Airbags Airbags can reduce the severity of injuries in serious collisions, e.g. in a head
on collision or a side impact. G Danger of injury! Once they have been triggered, belt ten
sioners will no longer function properly and must be replaced smart recommends that you visit a qualified workshop to have this done. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety
related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Comply with safety regulations when dis
posing of belt tensioners. These regula
tions can be viewed in every qualified specialist workshop such as a smart cen
ter. G Danger of injury! In conjunction with a correctly fastened seat belt, airbags afford additional pro
tective potential. However, they are no substitute for the seat belts. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal in
juries in an accident involving rapid de
celeration, e.g. with an airbag inflating within a matter of milliseconds, or if the brakes are applied abruptly, please note the following: • All vehicle occupants must select a seat position that allows the seat belt to be worn correctly and that is as far away from the airbag as possible. The dri
ver's seat position must allow the ve
hicle to be driven safely. The driver's arms must be slightly bent when hol
ding the steering wheel. The driver must maintain a distance from the pe
dals that allows him to depress these fully. • Choose a seat position that is as far as possible from the front airbag but ne
vertheless allows you to maintain cont
rol of the car reliably. • Vehicle occupants should always wear their seat belt correctly and position their backrest as close to the vertical as possible. The head restraint should support the back of your head at about eye level.

Occupant safety

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44 >> Safety. Airbag operating principle The airbag is inflated in a matter of millise
conds. If the airbag was triggered, the airbag indicator lamp in the instrument panel illumi
nates. ! If the airbags are activated, you will hear a loud noise and some dust may be generated. The explosion fundamentally represents no risk to your hearing, and the dust is harmless. The inflated airbag slows down and reduces the movement of the occupant. When the occu
pant makes contact with the airbag, hot gas flows out of the inflated front airbags and head/thorax airbags. This reduces the load on the occupant's head and upper body. These airbags are consequently deflated after the accident. • Position the front passenger's seat as far back as possible, particularly if children wearing child restraint sys
tems* are secured to it. • Do not lean forward, e.g. over the cus
hioned pad on the steering wheel, par
ticularly while driving. • Do not put your feet on the dashboard. • Only hold the steering wheel by the rim. This allows the airbag to inflate fully. You could be injured if the airbag is triggered and you are holding the in
side of the steering wheel. • Do not lean on the doors from inside the vehicle. • Do not place any objects on the airbags or between the airbags and the vehic
le's occupants. • Do not hang any hard objects such as coat hangers from the grab handles or coat hooks. In view of the unavoidably high inflation speed of the airbag, the possibility of in
juries when an airbag inflates cannot be entirely ruled out.

Occupant safety

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Safety. 45 Driver's airbag/passenger's airbag The front airbags are intended to increase the prospects of protecting the driver and front passenger against injuries to the head or thorax. Driver's airbag and front passenger airbag are deployed: • at the start of an accident with high vehicle deceleration in the longitudinal direction, • independently of other airbags in the car being deployed, • never in the event of a rollover, unless high vehicle deceleration in the longitudinal di
rection is detected. The front passenger airbag is only activated if • the front passenger airbag is not switched off manually, • the front passenger airbag indicator lamp on the overhead control panel is not lit. G Danger of injury! After an airbag has been deployed: • Airbag components will be hot. Do not touch them, or you could be burned • The airbags must be changed by a qua
lified specialist workshop, which will have the necessary expertise and tools for performing the work involved. smart recommends that you visit a qua
lified workshop to have this done. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety
related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. G Danger of injury! A small amount of powder is released when an airbag inflates. This powder is not hazardous to health and does not in
dicate that there is a fire in the vehicle. The powder could cause short
term bre
athing difficulties in people with asthma or breathing problems. To avoid these breathing difficulties, such persons should either leave the car immediately (provided it is safe to do so) or open the window to let fresh air in.

Occupant safety

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46 >> Safety. The driver's airbag is located in the steering wheel housing, the front passenger airbag above the glove compartment. 1 Driver's airbag 2 Front passenger airbag Head/thorax airbags* P91.60
3287
31 G Danger of injury! To minimise the risk of injury to occup
ants if a head/thorax airbag deploys, you should ensure that • there are no other persons, animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and the inflation range of the head/ thorax airbag, • no accessories, e.g. drinks can hol
ders, are attached to the doors. G Danger of injury! Observe the following advice to reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury if the head/thorax airbag is deployed: • Vehicle occupants – particularly child
ren – must not lean their head on the area of the window in which the head/ thorax airbag is inflated. • Vehicle occupants must always wear their seat belt correctly and position their backrest as close to the vertical as possible. • Always secure children under 1.5 me
tres tall and under twelve years of age with suitable child restraint systems.

Occupant safety

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Safety. 47 The head/thorax airbags are integrated into the driver and front passenger seat back
rests. If activated, they are intended to incre
ase the potential protection for the head and thorax (but not arms) of the occupants on the side of the car that is struck. The head/thorax airbags are deployed: • on the side of the car that is struck, • at the start of an accident with high vehicle deceleration or acceleration acting in a la
teral direction, e.g. a side impact, • regardless of whether or not the seat belt is in use, • independently of the front airbags being deployed, • independently of the belt tensioner. 1 Head/thorax airbags Children in the vehicle If you take a child in the vehicle, • secure the child using a child restraint sys
tem* that is appropriate for his or her age and size, • always keep the child's seat belt fastened during the journey. For information about the right child restraint system, contact your smart center. P91.60
3288
31

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48 >> Safety. Child restraint systems Without suitable child restraint systems • the seat belts cannot be fastened correctly, • your children will be exposed to a greater risk of injury, as children's muscles and bo
nes are not yet fully developed. To reduce this greater risk of injury, children need suitable child restraint systems if they are less than 1.5 m tall or younger than 12 years old. smart recommends that you use child res
traint systems that are equipped with the ISO
FIX system. ! Observe the respective national regulati
ons in this regard. G Danger of accident and injury! Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system. The children could: • injure themselves on parts of the ve
hicle, • be severely or even fatally harmed by prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold. If the children open the door, they could: • injure other people in doing so, • get out of the vehicle and thereby inju
re themselves or be injured by passing vehicles. Do not position the child restraint sys
tem* in direct sunlight. Metallic parts of the child restraint system could heat up, for example, and the child could be burnt by the hot parts. Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the vehicle unless they are secured. For more information, refer to "Loading gui
delines" in the index. An unsecured or incorrectly positioned load increases the risk of injury to the child in the event of • sharp braking, • a sudden change in direction, • an accident.

Occupant safety

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Safety. 49 To help you understand the safety standards of child restraint systems, smart advises that you refer to the current rest reports publis
hed by various independent institutions (e.g. automobile clubs, consumer institutes and the like). smart recommends that you try to fit a child restraint system in the vehicle before buying and fitting it. Follow the manufacturer's in
structions when doing so. If you are using a backwards
facing child re
straint system on the front passenger seat, you must switch off the front passenger air
bag (see page 55). Child restraint systems of the "Universal" ca
tegory can be identified by their orange ap
proval label. The label is affixed to the child restraint system and identifies the corres
ponding system. Example of an approval label on the child re
straint system Warning adhesive label on the front passen
ger sun visor and the roof rail1 P91.00
2162
31 1 Only for certain countries P68.60
2147
31

Occupant safety

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50 >> Safety. G Danger of injury! To reduce the risk of serious or fatal in
jury to the child in the event of an acci
dent, braking or sudden change in direction: • Always secure children less than 1.50 m tall or under twelve years of age in a suitable child restraint system fitted on a suitable seat, as the seat belts are not designed for persons of this size. • Never allow children to travel sitting on the lap of another occupant. They can no longer be secured due to the forces occurring in the event of an ac
cident, heavy braking or sudden change in direction. They may be thrown against parts of the vehicle in
terior and be seriously or fatally inju
red • All vehicle occupants must always have their seat belt fastened correctly • If you secure a child restraint system to the front
passenger seat, you must move the front passenger seat as far back as possible. G Danger of injury! If the child restraint system is not fitted correctly to the front passenger seat, the child may not be secured in the event of an accident or sudden braking and may suffer serious or even fatal injury. When fitting a child restraint system, you must follow the manufacturer's installation in
structions and scope of application for the child restraint system. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, under the child restraint system. The entire base of the child restraint system must always be resting on the seat cushion. Child restraint systems must not be used without their original cover. Only replace damaged covers with genuine Mercedes
Benz covers.

Occupant safety

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Safety. 51 ISOFIX child seat attachment* ISOFIX is a standardised attachment system for special child restraint systems on the front passenger seat. The mounting brackets are located between the seat surface and the backrest. Fit the assembly aids before fitting a child seat. ! Remove the assembly aids if the child res
traint system is not fitted, otherwise the seat might get pressure marks. 1 Mounting bracket 2 Assembly aids To fit the assembly aids: Unlock the front passenger seat. Fold the seat forwards. Push the assembly aids 2 onto the moun
ting bracket 1. You will hear the assembly aids 2 click into place. Fold the front passenger seat back until it engages. G Danger of injury! If the child restraint system or its faste
nings have previously been damaged or subjected to loads in an accident, the child it is intended to protect could sus
tain serious or even fatal injuries as a result of another accident, braking ma
noeuvres or abrupt changes of direction. You should therefore have restraint sys
tems and fastenings that have been da
maged or subjected to loads in an accident checked without delay in a qua
lified specialist workshop, such as a smart center, and have them replaced if necessary. P91.10
2998
31

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52 >> Safety.

To remove the assembly aids: Unlock the front passenger seat. Fold the seat forwards. Pull the assembly aids 2 off. G Danger of injury! A child restraint system secured with the ISOFIX child seat attachment does not provide sufficient protection for child
ren weighing more than 22 kg. For this reason, do not secure children weighing more than 22 kg in a child restraint sys
tem secured with the ISOFIX child seat attachment. If the child weighs more than 22 kg, secure the child restraint system using a three
point seat belt. G Danger of injury! If the child restraint system is not fitted correctly to the front passenger seat, the child may not be secured in the event of an accident or sudden braking and may suffer serious or even fatal injury. Follow the manufacturer's installation instruc
tions when fitting the child restraint sys
tem. An incorrectly fitted child restraint sys
tem could come loose and cause the child or other occupants of the vehicle serious or even fatal injury. After fitting the child restraint system, always make sure that it is engaged in the mounting brackets on both the left and the right. G Danger of injury! If the child restraint system or its faste
nings have previously been damaged or subjected to loads in an accident, the child it is intended to protect could sus
tain serious or even fatal injuries as a result of another accident, braking ma
noeuvres or abrupt changes of direction. You should therefore have restraint sys
tems and fastenings that have been da
maged or subjected to loads in an accident checked without delay in a qua
lified specialist workshop, such as a smart center, and have them replaced if necessary.

Occupant safety

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Safety. 53 TopTether TopTether permits an additional connection between a child restraint system secured with ISOFIX and the front passenger seat. This can reduce the risk of injuries further. The TopTether anchorage is located on the floor of the luggage compartment. The guide for the TopTether belt is located above on the head restraint. 1 TopTether guide 2 Front passenger seat 3 TopTether anchorage 4 TopTether anchorage 5 TopTether hook 6 TopTether belt of the ISOFIX child res
traint system Thread the TopTether belt into the Top
Tether guide 1 from the front and lead it to the rear over the head restraint. Attach the TopTether hook 5 in the Top
Tether anchorage 4 on the floor of the lug
gage compartment. G Danger of injury! Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system. They could • injure themselves on parts of the ve
hicle, • be severely or even fatally harmed by prolonged exposure to intense heat or cold. P91.20
2176
31 P91.20
2148
31

Occupant safety

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54 >> Safety. i If you are using divider plus (see page 141), the hooks of the TopTether and the divi
der plus are hung in the same anchorage.

Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with TopTether*. Always follow the manufactu
rer's assembly instructions! Front passenger airbag indicator lamp The front passenger airbag indicator lamp il
luminates when the front passenger airbag is disabled. The indicator lamp is located on the overhead control panel. 1 Front passenger airbag indicator lamp P68.10
3621
31 G Danger of injury! If the front passenger airbag indicator lamp does not come on when a child res
traint system is fitted to the front pas
senger seat, the front passenger airbag has not been disabled. If the front pas
senger airbag has not been disabled, a child could sustain serious or even fatal injuries in the event of the front passen
ger airbag being deployed, particularly if the child is in the immediate vicinity of the airbag at the time of deployment. The front passenger airbag is only disab
led if you switch it off manually.

Occupant safety

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Safety. 55 Switching the front passenger airbag on/off* If you are using a backwards
facing child re
straint system on the front passenger seat, you must switch off the front passenger air
bag . Warning symbol for a backwards
facing child restraint system G Danger of injury! For this reason, you should never carry a child on the front passenger seat in a child restraint system that faces to the rear if the front passenger airbag has not been disabled, i.e. if the airbag indi
cator lamp is not lit. Also observe the corresponding warning sticker on the instrument panel. If you have disabled the front passenger airbag manually, but the front passenger airbag indicator lamp does not illuminate, have this checked out in a qualified spe
cialist workshop that has the skills and tools to carry out the necessary work. smart recommends that you have this done by a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. Until this problem has been rectified, do not carry children in the car as they could sustain serious or even fatal inju
ries in the event of an accident. P00.00
3185
31

Occupant safety

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56 >> Safety. The lock is located on the instrument panel on the front passenger side. 1 Lock

Insert the ignition key in the lock 1. To disable: Turn the key to the right. The front passenger airbag indicator lamp goes out. To enable: Turn the key to the left. The front passenger airbag indicator lamp goes out. P68.20
3668
31

Driving safety systems

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Safety. 57 Anti
lock braking system (abs) The anti
lock braking system (abs) prevents the braked wheels from blocking. Steering control is retained and you can therefore take evasive action to avoid obstacles. i If the abs cuts in, you will feel a pulsating sensation of the brake pedal. abs is only effective during emergency bra
king manoeuvres when at least one wheel starts to lock up. In emergency braking situations: Press the brake pedal rapidly all the way down. Steer around the obstacle. The vehicle remains under control. i Continue to apply the brakes fully even when the pedal starts to pulsate. This way you will achieve the maximum braking effect. G Accident risk! The risk of an accident especially incre
ases when driving too fast, particularly when cornering and on wet or slippery roads as well as when driving too closely to the vehicle in front. The driving safety systems described in this section are unable to reduce this risk or override the laws of physics. You should therefore always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions and maintain a sufficient distance from other road users and objects on the road. G Accident risk! You should always adapt your driving sty
le to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions and maintain a sufficient dis
tance from other road users and objects on the road. If the abs system is faulty, the wheels could lock when the brakes are applied. This limits the steerability of the vehicle when braking and the braking distance may increase.

Driving safety systems

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58 >> Safety. Electronic Stability Program (esp) Your vehicle comes equipped with Electronic Stability Program (esp) as standard. esp mo
nitors driving stability and traction, i.e. the transmission of power between the tyres and the road. esp actively intervenes in the following dri
ving situations: • Evasive action if you suddenly encounter an obstruction • Excessive cornering speeds • Spinning of the driven wheels when moving away i The indicator lamp in the instrument clus
ter flashes while esp is active. esp detects when a wheel spins and when the vehicle starts to skid. Depending on the driving situation, • esp will reduce the speed, • esp selectively brakes individual wheels, • esp equalises the speed of the driven wheels, • esp stabilises the vehicle when braking, • esp assists you in evasive manoeuvres on all roads. G Accident risk! If the v warning lamp in the instru
ment cluster flashes, proceed as follows: • Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pulling away. • You should adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions. Otherwise the vehicle could begin to skid. esp is unable to reduce the risk of an ac
cident if you are driving too fast. esp cannot override the laws of physics.

Driving safety systems

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Safety. 59 ! The engine must not be run while • the handbrake is being tested on a dynamo
meter, • the car is being towed away with its front axle raised. Active braking intervention by esp will other
wise destroy the brake system on the rear ax
le. esp will only function properly if you fit the recommended tyre sizes on the wheels. Hydraulic brake assistant The hydraulic brake assistant is activated in emergency braking situations. If you depress the brake pedal quickly (but without applying sufficient force), the hy
draulic brake assistant automatically ampli
fies the brake force, thereby decreasing the braking distance. In an emergency braking situation, keep your foot on the brake until the situation has passed. abs will prevent the wheels from locking up. When you release the footbrake, the brakes will again function as normal. The hydraulic brake assistant is then deactivated. Activating the hazard warning lights after an emergency braking manoeuvre If you brake sharply until coming to a stop when travelling above 70 km/h, the hazard warning lights will switch on automatically. They will remain on until they have been swit
ched off using the hazard warning light switch (see page 88) or until the speed of the vehicle has passed 10 km/h.

Anti
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60 >> Safety. Electronic immobiliser The electronic immobiliser prevents your car from being started without the right key.

To switch on: Remove the key from the igni
tion switch. To switch off: Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition. Wheel theft protection* You can secure your wheels against theft with the wheel theft protection. ! Do not use impact wrenches. Store the se
curity key in a suitable place in the car. ! For safety reasons, do not use any wheel centre cover if fitting wheel theft protection on steel wheels. i In the event of the security key being lost, please contact a qualified specialist workshop (e.g. a smart center), presenting the code card for your key. Keep the code card for your key in a safe place. Fitting wheel theft protection 1 Anti
theft wheel bolt 2 Security key Remove one wheel bolt on each wheel. Turn the anti
theft wheel bolt 1 in with the security key 2 attached and tighten with a torque spanner (tightening torque: 110 Nm). P40.10
4783
31

Anti
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Safety. 61 Anti
theft warning system* An optical and acoustic alarm is given when the warning system is switched on • by a door or the tailgate being opened, • when the vehicle's interior is entered, • if there is motion inside the vehicle, • if the vehicle is tilted. The alarm is also triggered if the left door is opened with the key. i The alarm does not switch off even if you close the door again. You can only switch the anti
theft warning system on and off using the key. Close the windows and tailgate before swit
ching the alarm system on. Make sure that there are no moving objects inside the vehic
le. 1 Indicator lamp To switch on: Lock the vehicle using the key. The indicator lamp 1 flashes rapidly. The anti
theft warning system activates af
ter about 25 seconds. The indicator lamp flashes about every 3 seconds. i You also can activate the alarm system by locking the vehicle without using the remote control (see page 203). To switch off: Unlock the vehicle using the key. Switching off the alarm Insert the key in the ignition switch. or Press the or button on the key. The alarm switches off. P54.25
5363
31

Anti
theft systems

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62 >> Safety. Tow
away protection and interi
or motion sensor When activated, the anti
theft warning sys
tem* triggers an alarm if your vehicle is raised on one side or if motion is detected in
side. Switching on tow
away protection and the in
terior motion sensor

Lock the car with the remote control. The tow
away protection and interior moti
on sensor switch on after about 25 seconds. Switching off tow
away protection and the in
terior motion sensor Unlock the car with the remote control. This switches the tow
away protection and interior motion sensor off. Switch the tow
away protection and interior motion sensor off when you lock your car and • transport it • board, e.g. a ferry or car transporter • there are people or animals in the vehicle • the side windows remain open This will prevent any false alarm. 1 Tow
away protection button 2 Indicator lamp Remove the car key. Press the button 1 within 60 seconds. The indicator lamp in the switch lights up. Lock the car with the remote control. i The next time you lock the car with the re
mote control, the tow
away protection and the interior motion sensor will come on again. P54.25
5456
31

>> Controls.

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Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Key positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Soft top system (cabrio only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Driving and parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Gearbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Audio/telematics devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Air nozzles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Air conditioning with
automatic temperature control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Rear window heater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Auxiliary heater*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Loading and stowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Opening and closing

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66 >> Controls. Keys Key with remote control 1 Locking button 2 Opening sunroof1/upper tailgate2 3 Unlocking button i If the remote control of the key has stop
ped functioning, change the battery (see page 205) or contact a qualified specialist work
shop, e.g. a smart center. i The passenger door and tailgate can only be unlocked and closed with the remote cont
rol of the key. Unlocking and locking from the outside Unlocking vehicle with key

Press once on the unlocking button . The turn signal indicators flash once. i The remote control has an operating range of up to 15 meters. This can fluctuate greatly as a consequence of local conditions (reflec
tive or absorbing objects) and interference emitted by other radio
transmission systems. Similarly, the operating range fluctuates in line with the direction from which the remote control is activated. Locking vehicle with key 1 fortwo cabrio only 2 fortwo coupé only P80.35
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31 G Danger of injury! Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They could open a locked door from the inside or start the vehicle if the key is left in it and thereby endanger themselves and others. You should there
fore take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a short time. Do not leave children unsupervised in the car, even if they are secured by a child restraint system*. Children could injure themselves on parts of the vehicle or be severely or even fatally harmed by pro
longed exposure to intense heat or cold.

Opening and closing

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Controls. 67 Close the car doors. Press the locking button. The turn signal indicators flash three times. The indicator lamp on the button of the cen
tral locking flashes. The exterior and interior lighting comes on and then goes off again after 12 seconds. Automatic locking Auto
relock function If you do not open either the driver or pas
senger door after unlocking the car with the key, the doors will be locked again automati
cally after one minute. ! Never leave your keys lying in the car. You could lock yourself out. Drive lock function The drive lock function locks the doors of the vehicle once the vehicle reaches a speed of 14 km/h. The drive lock function is switched off on delivery. To switch on: switch off the ignition. Press the switch for the central locking on the switches strip and the button on the key at the same time. You will hear an acoustic signal. The drive lock function is switched on. To switch off: switch off the ignition. Press the switch for the central unlocking on the switches strip and the button on the key at the same time. You will hear an acoustic signal. The drive lock function is switched off. Additional door lock1 Using the additional door lock, you can lock the car from outside so that it can no longer be opened from inside. Press the
button on the key again after locking the door. The vehicle can no longer be opened from the inside. 1 For Great Britain only G Danger of injury! Do not leave children unsupervised in the car, even if they are secured by a child restraint system*. Children could injure themselves on parts of the vehicle or be severely or even fatally harmed by pro
longed exposure to intense heat or cold.

Opening and closing

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68 >> Controls. Unlocking and locking from the inside You can lock and unlock the vehicle centrally from inside using the central locking or unlo
cking switch. This can be useful if for example you wish to unlock the passenger door from inside or lock the vehicle before driving off. 1 Locking 2 Unlocking

Locking: Press the button 1. The central locking mechanism is distinctly heard. The indicator light on the button is on. Unlocking: Press the button 2. How to unlock the doors from the inside 1 Inside door handle Pull on door handle 1. A warning sound is emitted if the driver door is open: •If the engine is running and a gear is en
gaged and neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator is pressed; •If the lights are switched on and the igni
tion is switched off. P54.25
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Opening and closing

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Controls. 69 Double
pull function1 If the car is locked, you must first unlock the door from inside, then you can open it. Pull once on door handle 1. The door is unlocked. Pull on door handle 1 again. The door is open. For the coupé, open the upper tailgate 1 Handle recess Ensure that the vehicle is unlocked and sta
tionary. Press the button of the key for approxi
mately two seconds. or Pull the release handle in the handle recess 1 of the tailgate. The tailgate is unlocked. Swivel the upper tailgate upwards. 1 For Great Britain only G Danger of injury! Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They could open a door from the inside – even if it is locked – and thereby endanger themselves or others. G Danger of poisoning! Keep the tailgate closed while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could get into the vehicle interior and poison you. P72.20
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Opening and closing

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70 >> Controls. For the coupé, open the lower tailgate 1 Release lever

Pull both release levers 1 backwards eit
her at the same time or one after the other. The lower tailgate is unlocked. Swivel the lower tailgate downwards. The lower tailgate is held in the horizontal position by means of the two retaining straps. When folded down, it can bear loads up to max. 100 kg. The maximum permissible load in the luggage compartment is 50 kg. For the coupé, close the tailgates G Danger of injury! Do not transport unsecured heavy or hard objects in the interior or luggage compartment. Vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around in the vehicle in the event of: • sharp braking, • a change of direction, • an accident. Even if you follow all the loading guideli
nes, the load will increase the risk of in
jury in the event of an accident. P72.20
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31 G Danger of injury! When closing the tailgates, make sure that no one is trapped.

Opening and closing

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Controls. 71 Fold up the lower tailgate and allow the two release levers to engage audibly. Guide the upper tailgate downwards and close. Opening and closing the sunroof top (smart cabrio only) You can open the sunroof top fully with the key. 1 Locking button 2 Opening the sunroof top 3 Unlocking button To open: Press the button on the key. The sunroof top opens. i Pressing on or on the conver
tible top switch during the opening process will stop the sunroof top in its current positi
on. To close: Press on the convertible top switch(see page 94). i The remote control has an operating range of up to 15 metres (approx. 50 ft). Take care that you do not inadvertently open your car's sunroof top. P72.20
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Opening and closing

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72 >> Controls. Unlocking tailgate on the cabrio 1 Handle recess

Open the car with the key. or unlock the left door from outside. The tailgate can be unlocked in the handle recess 1. i Deactivate the anti
theft alarm system with the button on the key before unlo
cking the car mechanically. Folding up the rear soft top You can fold the rear soft top up to ease loa
ding and unloading. 1 Release lever To open: Push the release levers 1 to the left and right of the retaining clip upwards. Fold up the rear soft top. ! When locking the tailgate, you must first lock the rear soft top. Otherwise you might break the release levers. To close: Fold down the rear soft top. Ensure that the rear soft top is correctly locked in place on both sides. Locking tailgate on the cabrio Fold up the tailgate and let it lock into place. P72.20
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Key positions

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Controls. 73 Ignition switch 0 Remove key (steering wheel lock) 1 Ignition (power supply for all consumers) and driving position 2 Starting (see page 103) i When you switch the ignition on, indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster come on. They go out if the engine is running. This indicates that the indicator and warning lamps for the respective systems are functio
nal. P82.00
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Seats

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74 >> Controls. Adjust the driver seat to the correct position relative to the pedals and the steering wheel before starting a journey. G Accident risk! Only adjust the driver seat while the ve
hicle is stationary. You will otherwise be distracted from the traffic situation and the movement of the seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. This could lead you to cause an accident. G Danger of injury! When adjusting the seat, make sure that no one is trapped. Observe the notes on the airbag system. G Danger of injury! To reduce the risk of serious or fatal in
juries in an accident involving rapid de
celeration, e.g. with an airbag inflating within a matter of milliseconds, or if the brakes are applied abruptly, please note the following: • All vehicle occupants must select a seat position that allows the seat belt to be worn correctly and that is as far away from the airbag as possible.

Seats

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Controls. 75 1 Angle of seat backrest 2 Longitudinal adjustment of the seat Angle of seat backrest Release the backrest. Pull the adjustment lever 1 upwards. Bring your upper body into an almost verti
cal seated position. Release the adjustment lever 1. The locking mechanism must audibly enga
ge. • The driver's seat position must allow the vehicle to be driven safely. The driver's arms must be slightly bent when holding the steering wheel. The driver must maintain a distance from the pedals that allows him to depress these fully. • Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible, especially if a child is secured in a restraint system* on this seat. • Vehicle occupants should always wear their seat belt correctly and position their backrest as close to the vertical as possible. G Danger of injury! Take the car to a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center, if the seats have become damaged. The seat is an integral part of the car's safety system in the same way as seat belts and airbags, for example. Its safety function can only be upheld if the seats are free of damage. P91.10
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Seats

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76 >> Controls. Longitudinal adjustment of the seat

Pull the handle 2 upwards. Move the seat. Release the handle 2. The locking mechanism must audibly engage on both sides. Seat height The seat guide is inclined in the horizontal plane. Longitudinal seat adjustment also al
ters the seat height. Front passenger seat, folding down You can enlarge the luggage compartment by folding down the passenger seat. ! Observe the loading guidelines (see page 150). Folding down 1 Belt guide Remove the seat belt from the belt guide 1. Push the passenger seat right back. G Accident risk! Whenever the seat has been adjusted, ensure that it engages properly in posi
tion, as unexpected movement or adjust
ment of the seat while the car is being driven could cause the driver to lose control and result in an accident. G Danger of injury! Do not insert your hands into the seat rail when adjusting the seat's longitudinal position. This represents a considerable risk of injury. P91.45
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Seats

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Controls. 77 2 Adjusting lever Pull the adjusting lever 2 upwards and un
lock the backrest. Fold the backrest forwards. Folding back Pull the adjusting lever 2 upwards and un
lock the backrest. Fold the backrest upwards. The backrest must audibly lock into positi
on. Place the seat belt back in the belt guide 1. Seat heater* The seat heater allows you to heat the driver's seat and front passenger's seat electrically. 1 Seat heating P91.10
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31 G Danger of injury! When returning the passenger backrest to its upright position, please ensure that • nobody becomes trapped, • no obstacles are jammed in the lock, • the adjusting lever has audibly locked into position. Otherwise, in the event of an accident, a sudden application of the brakes or a ra
pid change of direction, the seat back
rest may fail to prevent any objects stored in the luggage compartment from being propelled forwards, exposing the occupants to the risk of injury. P54.25
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Seats

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78 >> Controls. The seat heating has two heating stages.

Ensure that the key is turned to position 1 in the ignition. To switch on: Press the button 1 as often as necessary until the required level of he
ating is set. To switch off: Press the button 1 as often as necessary until the indicator lights go off. i If the seat heating is faulty, the indicator light on the button will come on briefly when you press the button and then go off again. Take the car to a qualified specialist work
shop, e.g. a smart center. Function Indicator lights on the switch Off All indicator lights are off Stage 1 One indicator light is on Stage 2 Two indicator lights are on

Mirrors

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Controls. 79 Ensure that the outside and inside mirrors are correctly set before starting a journey. Only then can the driver be sure of a clear view to the rear. Manually adjustable outside mir
ror 1 Lever To adjust: Swivel the lever 1 upwards, downwards, to the right or the left. Electrically adjustable outside mirror* The operating control is on the driver door 1 Switch for selecting the mirror 2 Adjusting knob G Accident risk! The outside mirrors show objects redu
ced in size. The objects are closer than they appear. You could misinterpret the distance to vehicles behind you and cau
se an accident, e.g. when changing lanes. Therefore, ensure that you are aware of the actual distance to vehicles behind you by also looking over your shoulder. P88.70
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Mirrors

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80 >> Controls.

Ensure that the key is turned to position 1 in the ignition. Setting the adjustment side: Turn the switch for selecting the mirror 1 to the right or left. Adjusting the position: Swivel the adjusting knob 2 to the right or the left, upwards or downwards. Outside mirror heaters* Vehicles with electrically adjustable outside mirrors have an outside mirror heater. The outside mirror heater heats the outside mirror automatically and creates a clear view when the outside mirrors have misted up. To switch on: Ensure that the key is turned to position 1 in the ignition. The outside mirror heating is switched on. To switch off: Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition. The outside mirror heating is switched off. Rear
view mirror 1 Antiglare lever To adjust: Set to the required position by hand. Dimming: Fold the antiglare lever 1 for
wards or backwards. P68.40
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Seat belts

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Controls. 81 Wearing seat belts The seat belts with integrated belt tensioners and belt force limiters combine with the air
bags to form a restraint system that offers maximum safety in the event of an accident. G Danger of injury! Airbags represent an additional form of protection but are no substitute for wea
ring a seat belt. To reduce the risk of se
rious or fatal injuries, make sure that all occupants – particularly pregnant women – wear their seat belt correctly at all ti
mes, have adopted a normal sitting posi
tion, and that the seat is positioned as upright as possible. G Danger of injury! A seat belt which is not worn, which is worn incorrectly, or which has not been engaged in the seat belt buckle correctly, cannot perform its intended protective function. Under certain circumstances this could even cause severe or fatal in
juries. You should therefore make sure that all occupants
particularly preg
nant women
are always wearing their seat belt correctly. Make sure that the belt • runs over the hip bone as low down as possible, i.e. across the hip joint and not across the stomach, • fits closely, • is not twisted, • runs across the middle of your shoul
der, • does not run across your neck or under your arm, • fits closely across your pelvic area, by pulling upwards on the shoulder sec
tion of the belt.

Seat belts

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82 >> Controls. Do not secure any objects with a seat belt if it is being used by one of the vehicle's occupants. Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a win
ter coat. Do not position the belt strap across sharp
edged or fragile objects, espe
cially if these are located on or in your clothing, e.g. spectacles, pencils or keys. The seat belt strap could be damaged and you or other vehicle occupants could be injured in the event of an accident. Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time. On no account should children travel sit
ting on the lap of another occupant. It would not be possible to restrain the child, and the child or other vehicle occu
pants could be seriously or even fatally injured in the event of sudden braking. G Danger of injury! Persons under 1.50 m in height and child
ren under twelve years of age cannot fas
ten the seat belts correctly. They therefore require additional suitable re
straint systems on appropriate seats for protection in an accident. Always follow the manufacturer's installation instruc
tions when fitting a child restraint sys
tem*. G Danger of injury! A seat belt only offers its intended de
gree of protection if the backrest is po
sitioned as upright as possible and the occupant is therefore sitting upright. Avoid seat positions that prevent the seat belt from lying correctly across the wea
rer's body. Position the backrest as up
right as possible. Do not drive with the backrest reclined too far back. Otherwi
se, you could be seriously or even fatally injured in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

Seat belts

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Controls. 83 G Danger of injury! Modifications to or work not performed correctly on restraint systems (seat belts, anchorages, belt tensioners, belt force limiters or airbags) or their wiring, as well as work on other networked elec
tronic systems, may prevent the restraint systems from working correctly. Airbags or belt tensioners could fail to operate in accidents where the rate of deceleration exceeds the tripping threshold or be ac
tivated inadvertently, for example. Never carry out any modifications on the res
traint systems. Never tamper with elec
tronic components and their software. G Danger of injury! The seat belt cannot function correctly if the belt or buckle is dirty or damaged. Keep the belt and buckle clean, otherwise the belt tongue cannot engage correctly. Check the seat belts regularly to ensure that • they are not damaged, • they are not running across sharp edges, • they are not trapped. Otherwise the belt could tear in the event of an accident. You or others could be se
riously or fatally injured. Have seat belts which have been damaged or subjected to heavy loads in an acci
dent replaced and have their anchorages checked. For safety reasons, smart recommends that you only use seat belts that have been approved by smart or seat belts which offer the same degree of protec
tion. Information on this is available from any qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center.

Seat belts

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84 >> Controls. 1 Reel 2 Latch plate 3 Release button 4 Belt buckle 5 Belt guide

Putting the belt on: Remove bulky clothing, e. g. winter coats. Adjust the seat and position the backrest so that is almost upright. Pull the belt from the reel 1 without jer
king. Guide the belt over the middle of the shoul
der. Guide the belt as low over the hip bone as possible. Engage the latch plate 2 in the buckle 4. Pull the belt upwards in the shoulder area to ensure that the belt fits closely round the body. Ensure that the belt is not twisted or jam
med and is not running across sharp edges or fragile objects. Removing the belt: Press the release button 3 and guide the latch plate 2 back into the reel 1. P91.40
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Lights

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Controls. 85 Light switch For safety recommends that you also drive with your lights on during the day. In certain countries, differences in operation are pos
sible due to statutory regulations and self
imposed specifications. In these countries, the low beam lights are switched on when the ignition is switched on. Vehicles without rain/light sensor M Lights off C Parking lights B Low beam lights or high beam lights † Rear fog lamp and high beam lights Vehicles with rain/light sensor M Lights off C Parking lights B Low beam lights or high beam lights U Switching rain/light sensor* on Low beam lights To switch on: Turn the light switch to B. The low beam lights come on. P54.25
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Lights

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86 >> Controls. Daytime driving lights1 If your car is equipped with daytime driving lights, the low beam and parking lights come on automatically when you start the engine. i If the daytime driving lights are activated, the high beam lights can only be switched on if the light switch is set to B. i If the daytime driving lights are switched on, the light sensor* is not functional.

To switch off: Switch off the ignition and re
move the key. Switch on the headlamp flasher and simulta
neously press the button on the key. A signal sounds by way of confirmation that the daytime driving lights are switched off. To switch on: switch off the ignition. Switch on the headlamp flasher and simulta
neously press the button on the key. A signal sounds by way of confirmation that the daytime driving lights are switched on. Rear fog lamp Vehicles without rain/light sensor To switch on: Turn the light switch to †. The rear fog lamp comes on. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. To switch off: Turn the light switch to B or M. Vehicles with rain/light sensor 1 Rear fog lamp To switch on: Press the button 1. The rear fog lamp comes on. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. To switch off: Press the button 1 again. The rear fog lamp goes off. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes off. 1 Standard specification in countries where daytime driving lights are required by law. P54.25
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Lights

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Controls. 87 Combination switch (flashing, high beam lights and headlamp flasher) 1 High beam lights 2 Headlight flasher High beam lights Ensure that the key is turned to position 1 in the ignition. To switch on: Turn the combination switch to B. Push the combination switch in the direction of the arrow 1. The high beam lights come on. The high beam indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on. To switch off: Pull the combination switch in the direction of the arrow 2. The high beam light goes off. The high beam indicator lamp A in the instrument clus
ter goes off. Headlight flasher Pull the combination switch briefly in the direction of the arrow 2. Indicating 1 To signal turning right 2 To signal turning left To switch on: Pull the combination switch in the direction of the arrow 1 or 2. The corresponding turn signal indicator light flashes in the instrument cluster. The combination switch automatically re
sets itself after big steering movements. P54.25
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Lights

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88 >> Controls. i If you only want to indicate briefly, flick the combination switch briefly in the relevant direction. The corresponding turn signal in
dicator flashes three times. Hazard warning lights The hazard warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off. 1 Hazard warning light switch

Switching on and off: Press the hazard war
ning light switch 1. Coming home function Vehicles with rain/light sensor: According to the current ambient brightness, the car's lights are switched on and switched off again after twelve seconds when you lock or unlock the car. When leaving the car Remove the ignition key. Press the button on the key. The car is locked. The car's lights come on automatically and then go off again after 12 seconds. Upon returning to the car Press the button on the key. The car is unlocked. The car's exterior and interior lights comes on and then go off again after twelve seconds. Front fog lamps* 1 Front fog lamps P54.25
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Lights

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Controls. 89 To switch on: Press the button 1. The front fog lamps come on. The indicator light on the button comes on. To switch off: Press the button 1 again. The front fog lamp go off. The indicator light on the button goes out. Headlight range adjustment The headlight range adjustment enables you to adapt the headlights to suit the load status of the car. Otherwise the light cone will change when seats are occupied or the lugga
ge compartment is loaded or unloaded. This may impair visibility and you could blind onco
ming traffic. 1 Adjuster wheel for the headlight range To adjust: Turn the adjuster wheel 1 for the headlight range to the appropriate set
ting for the load status of the car. i Note that the headlight range adjustment must be reset to position 0 after you have un
loaded the vehicle. P82.10
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load in the luggage compart
ment (50 kg). Driver seat occupied and ma
ximum payload in the luggage compartment (50 kg) 2 with rear rack mounted

Lights

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90 >> Controls. Interior lighting The interior light comes on for a short time when you open the doors or lock or unlock the car with the key. It goes off • immediately after the ignition is switched off if all doors are closed, • after 30 seconds if the doors are not ope
ned, • after 15 seconds if all doors are closed, • after 10 minutes if at least one door is open. The switch can be set to three different posi
tions. 1 Interior light 2 Switching on the automatic control 3 Off 4 Continuous operation Automatic control

Set the switch to position 2. The interior lighting is switched on when you open a door. Switching off Set the switch to position 3. The interior lighting is permanently swit
ched off.
Continuous operation Set the switch to position 4. The interior lighting is permanently on. ! When leaving the car, make sure that • the interior light is not set to continuous operation. • one of the doors is not left open for a pro
longed period of time. This could cause car's battery to run flat. P82.20
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Windscreen wipers

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Controls. 91 Switching wipers on and off Wiper lever 0 Wipers off 1 Intermittent wiping 2 Normal wipe 3 Fast wipe Ensure that the key is turned to position 1 in the ignition. Switching on or off: Move the wiper lever in the direction of the arrow to 2 or 3 ac
cording to the intensity of the rain. ! Vehicles with rain/light sensor: Switch the windscreen wipers off in dry wea
ther. Otherwise, dirt or visual effects may in
advertently activate the wipers. This may damage the rubber pieces on the wiper blades or scratch the windscreen. Intermittent wipe The interval time for the windscreen wipers is controlled according to the car's speed. Vehicles with rain/light sensor: If you have set the intermittent wipe, the rain/ light sensor is activated. The sensor sets the appropriate wiper frequency automatically according to the intensity of the precipitation on the sensor surface. Ensure that the key is turned to position 1 in the ignition. To switch on: Set the wiper lever to 1. The wipers then move. Cars with rain/light sensor: The wiper intervals are controlled accor
ding to the amount of water on the wind
screen. P54.25
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Windscreen wipers

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92 >> Controls. Wiping with window washer fluid 1 Windscreen washer system for windscreen on

Pull on the wiper lever in the direction of the arrow 1. The windscreen wiper washes with window washer fluid. Release the wiper lever. The wipers then wipe a further three times. i If you tap the wiper lever briefly, there is one wipe with washer fluid (touch contact wi
pe). Rear window wiper1 1 Rear window intermittent wipe 2 Windscreen washer system for rear win
dow on Activating the intermittent wipe: Push the wiper lever in direction 1. Deactivating the intermittent wipe: Pull the wiper lever towards you. Wiping with window washer fluid: Push the wiper level in direction 2 and hold in posi
tion until the rear window is clean. Release the wiper lever. The wiper then wipes a further three times. i The rear window wiper automatically wipes once when the windscreen wipers are turned on and the reverse gear is engaged. P54.25
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Soft top system (cabrio only)

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Controls. 93 The soft top system of the smart cabrio con
sists of a: • Sunroof top • Rear soft top • Side rails You can remove the side rails over the doors when you open the sunroof top and fold down the rear soft top. Notes on the soft top system ! When transporting long objects inside the car, make sure that they do not press against the sunroof top when it is closed. When carrying objects that protrude from the rear of the car, make sure that they are not resting on the retaining clips. When loading, make sure that no sharp objects come into contact with the soft top or the rear window. Do not place any evenly distributed loads with a weight of more than 75 kg on the rear soft top when folded down. Make sure that the third brake light is not concealed. ! Do not sit on the folded
down rear soft top. Do not fold down the rear soft top at tempera
tures below
10 °C. Do not place any pointed, sharp
edged, hot (above 80 °C), incandescent or burning ob
jects on the soft top's lining. Do not apply wax to the soft top fabric and se
lect only wax
free washing programmes when using an automatic car wash. Only drive with the retaining clips closed, as exhaust fumes could otherwise reach the car's interior. ! Do not block the soft top system's locking apertures. Only place the side rails in the designated storage space of the tailgate. G Danger of injury! Ensure that no one is trapped or injured when opening and closing the sunroof top or rear soft top.

Soft top system (cabrio only)

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 103 · Applies to: 451

94 >> Controls. Opening and closing the sunroof top You can open and close the sunroof top when the vehicle is either stationary or in motion. Opening from outside You can open the sunroof top fully with the key. 1 Locking button 2 Opening the sunroof top 3 Unlocking button

Press the button of the key for approxi
mately two seconds. The sunroof top opens the full length. Opening from the inside Convertible top switch 1 Closing 2 Opening Ensure that the key is turned to position 1 in the ignition. Press on on the convertible top switch until the sunroof top has fully ope
ned. or Press on on the convertible top switch briefly. The sunroof top opens the full length. i Pressing on or during the opening process will stop the sunroof top in its current position. Locking For safety reasons, the sunroof top can only be closed using the convertible top switch in
side the vehicle. Ensure that the key is turned to position 1 in the ignition. Press on on the convertible top switch until the sunroof top is closed. P80.35
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Soft top system (cabrio only)

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 104 · Applies to: 451

Controls. 95 i The battery is drained when opening and closing the sunroof top. You should therefore leave the engine running while opening and closing it. Opening the rear soft top You can open and close the rear soft top when the vehicle is either stationary or in motion. Convertible top switch 1 Closing 2 Opening Press on on the convertible top switch or the button on the key until the sunroof top has fully opened. Release the convertible top switch or the button on the key. Press on on the convertible top switch until the rear soft top has come right down. ! Ensure that objects are not stacked too high in the luggage compartment. They could get damaged when opening or closing the rear soft top. ! When the soft top is folded down, there is a risk of the side rails being stolen. You should therefore remove the side rails and stow them in the luggage compartment or close the soft top system. Removing the side rails Open the sunroof top and the rear soft roof. Open the driver and passenger doors. Be aware of the traffic situation. Open the tailgate. 1 Handle Pull the handle 1 on the inside of the tail
gate backwards. Fold up the storage space cover. P54.25
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Soft top system (cabrio only)

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 105 · Applies to: 451

96 >> Controls. 1 Release lever 2 Side rail

Push the release lever 1 of the side rail 2 backwards. The side rail 2 can be lifted in the back, but remains secured. Push the release lever 1 backwards again. 1 Lifting 2 Removing Be aware of the traffic situation. First lift the side rail at the back 1 and then remove it in the direction of the arrow 2. 1 Front left 2 Rear left 3 Front right 4 Rear right Place the side rails in the storage space of the tailgate with the painted side face down in the designated order 1 to 4. P77.30
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Soft top system (cabrio only)

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 106 · Applies to: 451

Controls. 97 1 Front left 2 Rear left 3 Front right 4 Rear right Close the cover of the storage space. Close the tailgate. Close the driver and passenger doors. Open the side window where necessary. ! Ensure that the storage space cover is closed before closing the tailgate. Otherwise the tailgate could jam. Mounting the side rails Open the driver and passenger doors. Open the tailgate. 1 Handle Pull the handle 1 on the inside of the tail
gate backwards. Fold the storage space cover forwards. Remove the side rails from the storage space in the tailgate. P77.30
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Soft top system (cabrio only)

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 107 · Applies to: 451

98 >> Controls. 1 Front left 2 Rear left 3 Front right 4 Rear right

Install the side rails in the designated or
der 1 to 4. 1 Front end of the side rail 2 Seal on side rail 3 Rear end of the side rail Take one side rail and start by attaching it to the front end 1. Ensure that the seal of the side rails is fa
cing up at position 2 and is not pinched. Push the side rail at rear end 3 downwards until it audibly engages into place twice. Install the side rail on the other side in the same way. ! Ensure that the side rails are installed correctly. Otherwise the rails may not func
tion properly or may become damaged. P77.30
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31 G Danger of injury! Ensure proper mounting of the side rails. Otherwise the side rails could disengage en route and injure you and other per
sons. P77.30
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Soft top system (cabrio only)

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 108 · Applies to: 451

Controls. 99 Closing the rear soft top Convertible top switch 1 Closing 2 Opening Press on on the convertible top switch until the rear soft top has come right up. Release the convertible top switch. Press on on the convertible top switch until the sunroof top is closed. i If you release the convertible top switch while driving before the rear soft top has completely closed, the rear soft top will come down again. Windblocker* After use, always keep the windblocker in the bag provided. i The soft top can be either open or closed when the windblocker is mounted. Mounting:Open the rear soft top. Spread the windblocker out on the open rear soft top so that the loops on the wind
blocker are pointing into the inside of the vehicle. Place to one side next to the vehicle. P54.25
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31 G Danger of injury! Ensure that no one is trapped or injured when opening and closing the sunroof top or rear soft top.

Soft top system (cabrio only)

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 109 · Applies to: 451

100 >> Controls. 1 Loop 2 Hook

Hang the loop 1 at the bottom of the wind
blocker into the hook 2 of the side panel
ling. 3 Hole 4 Hook Thread the round hole 3 of the windblocker over the hook 4 on the plastic shell on the roll bar. Position on the other side of the vehicle. Repeat the process on this side of the ve
hicle. Removing: Complete the steps in reverse order. P77.25
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Side windows

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 110 · Applies to: 451

Controls. 101 Opening and closing the side win
dows manually 1 Crank To open: Turn the crank 1 to the back. To close: Turn the crank 1 to the front. Opening and closing the side win
dows electrically* P67.30
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31 G Danger of injury! Make sure that nobody can become trap
ped between the side window and the door frame as the side windows are ope
ned. Do not touch or lean against the side window during the opening procedure. You could become trapped between the side window and the door frame as the window moves down. If there is a danger, release the switch or press the top of the switch to close the side window again. G Danger of injury! Make sure that nobody can become trap
ped as you close a side window. If there is a danger, release the switch or press the bottom of the switch to open the side win
dow again.

Side windows

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 111 · Applies to: 451

102 >> Controls. The switches for both side windows are on the driver door. In addition, there is a switch for the passenger side on the passenger door. 1 Front left 2 Front right

Ensure that the key is turned to position 1 in the ignition. To open: Push the top of the respective switch as far as the pressure point until the corresponding window has reached the re
quired position. To close: Pull up the top of the respective switch as far as the pressure point until the corresponding window has reached the re
quired position. Automatic opening: Push the top of the re
spective switch briefly. Automatic locking1: Pull up the top of the respective switch briefly. Stopping: Push or pull up the top of the re
spective switch briefly. The window stops immediately. G Danger of injury! Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child restraint system. The children could • injure themselves on parts of the ve
hicle, • be seriously or even fatally harmed by prolonged exposure to extremely high or extremely low temperatures. If children open the door, they could • injure other people in doing so, • get out of the vehicle and thereby inju
re themselves or be injured by passing vehicles. P54.25
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Driving and parking

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 112 · Applies to: 451

Controls. 103 Starting Put your seat belt on. Press the brake pedal. Insert the ignition key in the ignition switch. Turn the ignition key to position 1 (see page 73). Gearshift pattern 1 Button for softouch G Accident risk! Do not place any objects in the driver's footwell. When using a floor mat in the driver's footwell, make sure that there is enough clearance for the pedals, and that they are secured in place. Otherwise, the objects could slide bet
ween the pedals in the event of sudden driving or braking manoeuvres. At this point, you would no longer be able to bra
ke or accelerate as intended. This can lead to accidents and injuries. G Danger of poisoning! Never leave the engine running in enc
losed spaces. The exhaust emissions contain poisonous carbon monoxide. In
haling exhaust emissions is hazardous to your health and can cause loss of cons
ciousness or even death. + Shifting up
Shifting down N Neutral R Reverse gear P27.60
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Driving and parking

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104 >> Controls.

Starting a petrol engine: Put the gearshift lever in position N . An N appears in the gear indicator in the multi
function display. Turn the key to position 2 (see page 73) in the ignition and release. The engine starts automatically (touch start). i The engine only starts when the gearshift lever is in position N. Driving off Press the brake pedal. Pull the gearshift lever out of position N to the left into the gearshift plane. 1 or A* appears in the gear indicator in the multi
function display. Release the brake pedal. Apply pressure to the accelerator pedal gradually. The car will move off. i If you did not press the brake pedal when shifting into the gearshift plane, a 0 in the gear indicator in the multi
function display indicates that no gear has been engaged. Reversing the car ! Only put the car into reverse when statio
nary. Otherwise you will damage the gearbox. You can drive in reverse at a speed of up to15 km/h. Press the brake pedal. Shift the gearshift lever out of position N and pull it back to position R. An R appears in the gear indicator in the multi
function display. Take your foot off the brake pedal. Apply pressure to the accelerator pedal gradually. The car will move off. Parking G Accident risk! Do not park the car with the engine run
ning and a gear engaged. Otherwise the car could roll away and cause an acci
dent. G Danger of injury! Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They could release the handbra
ke, for example. This could result in an accident and cause serious or even fatal injuries.

Driving and parking

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Controls. 105 Park the car. Press the brake pedal. Put the handbrake on. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on. Handbrake The handbrake serves to secure the car against rolling away when it is stationary or parked. 1 Handbrake 2 Release button Applying: Pull the handbrake 1 tightly up
wards. The lever engages when pulled up. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on if the engine is running. Releasing: Press the brake pedal and keep pressed down. Pull the handbrake 1 upwards slightly. Push the release button 2 on the handbra
ke and push the handbrake down as far as it will go. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes off. G Danger of injury! Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They could release the hand bra
ke. This could result in an accident and cause serious or even fatal injuries. G Accident risk! When you stop the car on a hill or park it, it must be secured additionally by means of the handbrake. The vehicle could otherwise roll away
even with the gearshift lever in position R. This could result in an accident and cause serious or even fatal injuries. P42.20
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Driving and parking

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 115 · Applies to: 451

106 >> Controls. Brake pedal The brake pedal has two brake circuits inde
pendent of each other. A brake servo is used during braking (when the engine is running) to increase pedal force. 1 Brake pedal If a brake circuit has failed (see page 195), • you must press the brake pedal further down to achieve the same effect, • the braking distance is longer. i The brake servo will only function with the engine switched on. G Danger of injury! The movement of the pedals must not be impaired in any way. Do not keep any ob
jects in the driver footwell. When using a floor mat* in the driver's footwell, make sure that there is enough clearance for the pedals, and that they are secured in place. Always put the handbrake on when par
king. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They could move the gear lever and the vehicle could roll away on uphill or downhill gradients. G Accident risk! Considerably more effort will be required to apply the brakes if • the brake servo has failed, • a brake circuit has failed, • the engine is switched off, e. g. for to
wing away. The braking distance is likewise greater. Make sure that the engine is running whenever the vehicle is rolling. Have the brake system repaired by a qualified specialist workshop, e. g. a smart center, if there is a fault in the brake system. P42.10
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Driving and parking

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 116 · Applies to: 451

Controls. 107 Switching off the engine Put the gearshift lever in position R. Wait until R is displayed in the multi
func
tion display. Slowly release the brake pedal. Turn the key to 0 in the ignition switch and remove. The electronic immobiliser is activated. ! In order to ensure that the turbocharger can quickly cool down after a full
load jour
ney, the last few kilometres should be driven at a slow pace or the engine should run in neu
tral for a short period prior to switching off the engine. ! The reverse gear R is not a runaway pro
tection device (parking lock), and if the car is parked on a hill with a steep incline it may still roll away. The car must therefore also be secured with the handbrake. G Accident risk! In the event of the car needing to be to
wed, a significantly greater amount of pedal pressure will be required when the engine is switched off.

Gearbox

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 117 · Applies to: 451

108 >> Controls. Manual shifting (softip) Gearshift pattern The gear indicator in the multi
function dis
play shows the gear currently engaged.

Leave your foot on the accelerator pedal. Briefly press the gearshift lever towards + to shift up or towards
to shift down. The gearbox will shift to the next higher/ next lower gear. The gear indicator displays the next
high
er/next
lower gear. When coming to a stop, e. g. at traffic lights, the car will automatically select 1st gear. The car will automatically shift up a gear once you reach the engine speed limit. Automated shifting (softouch*) Gearshift pattern 1 Button for softouch In the gearshift plane, press the softouch button 1. The car will perform automated gearshifts. An A appears in the gear indicator in the multi
function display. P27.60
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31 H Environmental tip Shift up or down gears early. This will save energy and help to protect the envi
ronment. P27.60
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Gearbox

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 118 · Applies to: 451

Controls. 109 To return to softip: Push the gearshift lever in direction + or
. or Press the softouch button. i Manual shifting (softip) is automatically selected whenever the car is started. Driving tips Kickdown Use the kickdown function when you want ma
ximum acceleration. If you press the accelerator right down bey
ond the kickdown point, the clutch is not enga
ged until the engine has reached a higher speed. Press the accelerator right down beyond the pressure point. The gearbox shifts down. Reduce the pressure on the accelerator once the required speed has been reached. Driving off uphill Your car has a hill
start assist system (ASS). When driving off uphill, your vehicle is held in place for approximately one second after you take your foot off the brake pedal. As a result, you • have enough time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator in order to accelerate. • are able to prevent the car from rolling back; this protects the clutch. Take your foot off the brake pedal. Apply sufficient pressure to the accelera
tor The car will move off. i The driving assistant is not activated if you start off with the handbrake applied. ! After approximately one second, the AAS stops braking the vehicle, which then can roll backwards. If you open the driver door within this time, the AAS is deactivated and a warning signal sounds.

Gearbox

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 119 · Applies to: 451

110 >> Controls. Gearshifts from the steering wheel You can change gears on the steering wheel using the shift paddles on the 3
spoke lea
ther
wrapped sports steering wheel with shifting capability. 1 Left shift paddle: 2 Multi
function display 3 Right shift paddle:

Move the gearshift lever to the gearshift plane. Downshift: Pull the left rocker 1 towards you. Upshift: Pull the right rocker 3 towards you. P46.10
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Instrument cluster

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 120 · Applies to: 451

Controls. 111 Multi
function display You can see the following in the multi
function display: 1 Fuel tank gauge 2 Gear or automatic indicator 3 Service interval display 4 Multi
function display with residual litres display, daily trip recorder, outside tem
perature display, clock 5 Frost warning 6 Coolant temperature gauge 7 Total trip recorder 8 Gear indicator for softouch Display illumination The display illumination comes on when the ig
nition is switched on It goes off when you switch off the ignition. You can adjust the display illumination (see page 117) by switching on the light when the ignition is switched on. Gear indicator The gear indicator displays information on the sequential gearbox. Display for softip Display for softouch P54.32
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Instrument cluster

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 121 · Applies to: 451

112 >> Controls. Fuel tank gauge The tank's fuel level is displayed with the aid of eight segments. The number of dark segments indicates the fuel level in the tank. If all eight segments are dark, the tank is full. Reserve range You are in the reserve range if there are no more than five litres of fuel in the tank. If this occurs, • the fuel pump symbol flashes. • the multi
function display shows the fuel le
vel in the tank at exactly 0.5 litres (residu
al litres display). Coolant temperature gauge The coolant temperature is displayed with the aid of eight segments. The number of dark segments indicates the coolant temperature. Display Function Gear engaged Neutral, no gear engaged Reverse gear engaged No gear engaged Automatic mode P54.32
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Instrument cluster

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 122 · Applies to: 451

Controls. 113 At normal operating temperature, four or five segments are shaded. The coolant temperatu
re is at least 80 °C. Multi
function display In the multi
function display you can switch between the following displays: • Daily trip recorder • Residual litres display (when there are less than 5 litres of fuel in the fuel tank) • Frost warning and outside temperature dis
play • Clock 1 Toggling the multifunction display/setting the clock 2 Setting the clock/instrument lighting Selecting: Press on the left
hand button 1 until the required display appears in the multi
function display. Daily trip recorder Selecting: Press on the left
hand button 1 until the daily trip recorder appears in the multi
function display. Resetting: Press on the left
hand button 1 for approximately 1 second. The daily trip recorder starts flashing. Keep the left
hand button 1 pressed down. The daily trip recorder is reset to zero. P54.32
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Instrument cluster

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 123 · Applies to: 451

114 >> Controls. Residual litres display The residual litres display is only displayed in the reserve range.

Selecting: Press on the left
hand button 1 until the residual litres display appears in the multi
function display. Frost warning and outside temperature dis
play If the outside temperature falls below 3 °C, the multi
function display alerts you to the fact that there could be ice on the road. The outside temperature then appears in the dis
play and the snowflake symbol flashes for 60 seconds. There is a delay before changes in outside temperature are displayed. Selecting: Press on the left
hand button 1 until the outside temperature appears in the multi
function display. G Accident risk! Even if the temperature is slightly above freezing, there could still be ice on the road, particularly in wooded areas and on bridges. The vehicle could skid if you fail to adapt your driving style. You should therefore always adapt your driving style and speed to suit the weather conditions. P54.32
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Instrument cluster

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 124 · Applies to: 451

Controls. 115 Clock Selecting: Press the button 1 until the clo
ck is displayed. Press the button 1 for approximately 5 se
conds. The colon in the display starts flashing. Adjusting the time in individual incre
ments: Press the left
hand button 1 or right
hand button 2 until the requisite time is set. Adjusting the time quickly: Press the left
hand button 1 or right
hand button 2 for longer than 1 second. The speed at which the time changes acce
lerates. Adjusting the time in 10
minute incre
ments: Press the left
hand button 1 or right
hand button 2 for longer than five seconds. The time is adjusted in 10
minute incre
ments. Confirm entry: Refrain from pressing either the left
hand button 1 or right
hand but
ton 2 for more than five seconds. The colon in the display stops flashing. The time is changed. i The clock in the instrument cluster is not synchronised with the cockpit clock*. Service interval display The service interval display informs you of the point in time and scope of the next service vi
sit. An upcoming service visit is shown in the mul
ti
function display approximately one month in advance. After the engine is started, this information is shown in kilometres or in days for approximately ten seconds, depending on the kilometre reading. P54.32
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Instrument cluster

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116 >> Controls.

Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition. One or two spanners is/are shown in the multi
function display depending on what service scope is due. Confirm message: Press the left
hand but
ton 1. The message disappears. Activating service interval display: Press the left
hand button 1 on the multi
func
tion display twice in quick succession. Auxiliary instruments 1 Tachometer 2 Cockpit clock Tachometer The tachometer can be turned approximately 90° and is illuminated from in
side when you switch on the ignition. The tachometer displays the engine speed in units of 1,000 rpm. ! Do not hang any objects over the tachome
ter. This could cause the tachometer to be torn from its mountings and damage it. Cockpit clock* The cockpit clock can be turned approximately 90° and is illuminated from in
side when you switch on the ignition and ligh
ting. The buttons for setting the time are on the top of the cockpit clock. P68.10
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Instrument cluster

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Controls. 117 1 Advancing 2 Putting back Advancing the time: Press the button 1 on
ce. The time displayed changes by one minute. Press the button 1 for longer than 2 seconds. The speed at which the time changes acce
lerates. Putting the time back: Press the button 2 once. The time displayed changes by one minute. Press the button 2 for longer than 2 seconds. The speed at which the time changes acce
lerates. ! Do not hang any objects over the cockpit clock. This could cause the clock to tear out of its mounting and badly damage it. Adjusting the instrument lighting You can adjust the lighting of the switches, the dials in the instrument cluster, the radio, the air conditioning control panel and the auxili
ary instruments. Five levels are available. 1 Toggling the multifunction display/setting the clock 2 Setting the clock/instrument lighting Ensure that the key is turned to position 1 in the ignition. Switching on the parking lights. Brighter or darker: Press the right
hand button 2 on the instrument cluster. The brightness of the instrument lighting changes by one stage. The current setting is saved. P68.10
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Audio/telematics devices*

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118 >> Controls. G Accident risk! Acquaint yourself with the various func
tions of your audio, navigation and tele
communications systems prior to starting out on your journey to ensure that you are not distracted in any way from events on the road if you operate them while dri
ving. For safety reasons, only operate the sys
tem when the vehicle is stopped and if traffic conditions permit. G Risk of accident Always select a volume that allows you to still hear ambient sound in your immedia
te vicinity (e.g. horns, emergency rescue vehicles, police vehicles, etc.). You could otherwise cause an accident. G Accident risk! If you wish to have a radio other than an original smart radio fitted in your car, please always have the necessary work performed by a qualified specialist work
shop, such as a smart center. This is particularly important if your car is fitted with a radio preinstallation. Improper connection of a radio could re
sult in the failure of important vehicle functions.

Audio/telematics devices*

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 128 · Applies to: 451

Controls. 119 The following pages contain a brief descripti
on of the audio, navigation and telecommuni
cations systems available for the smart fortwo coupé and fortwo cabrio. The devices are described with their full com
plement of equipment, including radio mode and CD changer mode. The description for your individual equipment specification ap
plies. Please see the separate operating instruc
tions for detailed functions. smart radio 9 The smart radio 9 system contains the follo
wing functions: • Radio (FM/AM) • CD player • RDS • AUX input(see page 121). ! Please be sure to read the operating in
structions for the smart radio 9 before using the unit. Familiarise yourself with the various functions of the unit so that you are able to operate it easily, reliably and correctly at any time. 1 On/off switch 2 Random button 3 Station buttons 4 Display 5 CD eject button 6 Control panel for selecting functions: radio, CD, AUX 7 Control panels for selecting functions for tone settings, menu, TA, frequency band 8 Volume P82.86
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Audio/telematics devices*

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120 >> Controls. smart radio 10 The smart radio 10 system contains the follo
wing functions: • Radio (FM/AM) • MP3 player • CD changer • RDS • AUX input(see page 121). ! Please be sure to read the operating in
structions for the smart radio 10 before using the unit. Familiarise yourself with the various functions of the unit so that you are able to operate it easily, reliably and correctly at any time. 1 On/off switch 2 CD load button 3 Station buttons 4 Display 5 CD eject button 6 Control panel for selecting functions for radio, radio CD, CD changer, MP3 7 Control panels for selecting functions for tone settings, menu, TA, frequency band 8 Volume smart portable navigation sys
tem P82.86
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31 G Accident risk! Acquaint yourself with the various func
tions of your smart navigation system prior to starting out on your journey to ensure that you are not distracted in any way from events on the road if you opera
te it while driving. For safety reasons, only operate the sys
tem when the vehicle is stopped and if traffic conditions permit.

Audio/telematics devices*

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Controls. 121 The navigation unit is mounted on a holder in the middle of the cockpit. Please refer to the separate operating in
structions for more detailed information on operation. smart sound package The smart sound package supplements the existing speakers with additional speakers (including active subwoofer). You can connect mobile audio devices such as an MP3 player via smart MP3 interface (AUX jack*) using a commercially available 3.5 mm jack plug. The AUX jack is located in the storage space on the passenger side in the centre console. 1 AUX jack G Accident risk! Always select a volume that allows you to still hear ambient sound in your immedia
te vicinity (e.g. horns, emergency rescue vehicles, police vehicles, etc.). You could otherwise cause an accident. P82.86
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Audio/telematics devices*

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122 >> Controls. Telephone console The telephone console provides for secure and convenient installation of the Bluetooth® hands
free system. The telephone console is located on the pas
senger side on the lower centre console. Left
hand drive version illustrated 1 Telephone console G Accident risk! Mobile phones and two
way radio equip
ment that do not have a low reflection outside aerial may interfere with the ve
hicle electronics and thereby jeopardise the operational safety of the vehicle and your safety as well. Therefore, only use this equipment if it has been properly connected to a sepa
rate low reflection outside aerial. G Accident risk! When operating mobile communications equipment in the vehicle, please observe the statutory requirements of the re
spective country. If operating communications equipment is legally approved while en route, be sure that you do so only when traffic al
lows. Otherwise you may fail to recognise hazards and could consequently cause an accident and injure yourself and others. P68.00
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Audio/telematics devices*

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Controls. 123 Bluetooth® hands
free system The Bluetooth® hands
free system consists of an operating unit and a microphone. The operating unit for the Bluetooth® hands
free system is installed on the telephone con
sole. The microphone is in the area of the in
terior light. Please refer to the separate operating in
structions for more detailed information on operation.

Air nozzles

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124 >> Controls. Overview 1 Left side window defroster outlet 2 Left swivelling side air nozzle 3 Left swivelling centre air nozzle 4 Control panel 5 Right swivelling centre air nozzle 6 Right swivelling side air nozzle 7 Right side window defroster outlet P83.00
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Air nozzles

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Controls. 125 So that the air can flow unimpeded through the air nozzles, please observe the following ad
vice: • Keep the air inlet free from deposits, e. g. ice or snow, to maintain the fresh air supply to the vehicle interior • Always keep the nozzles in the vehicle inte
rior clear Adjusting air nozzles To adjust: Turn upwards or downwards or to the left or right. Opening: Turn the handle 2, 3, 5 or 6 inwards towards the centre console. Closing: Turn the handle 2, 3, 5 or 6 fully outwards towards the side window. i Position the sliding handles of the centre and side air nozzles in the centre for non
draughty ventilation. G Danger of injury! Extremely hot or extremely cold air may be emitted from the vents of the air nozzles. This could cause burns or frost
bite to bare skin in the immediate vicinity of the vents. Keep bare skin away from these air outlets. If necessary, use the air
distribution control to direct the air
flow away to a different area of the vehic
le interior.

Heater

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126 >> Controls. Control panel 1 Increasing/reducing air flow 2 Rear window heater 3 Air distribution 4 Raising/reducing temperature P83.20
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Heater

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Controls. 127 Switching heater on and off To switch on: Ensure that the key is turned to position 1 in the ignition. Push the temperature control 4 upwards. To switch off: Push the temperature control 4 right down. Adjusting the temperature Only adjust the temperature in small incre
ments. Raising or reducing: Push the temperature control 4 up or down. Rapid cooling Push the airflow control 1 right up. Set the adjuster wheel 3 for the air distri
bution to a. Push the temperature control 4 right down. Adjust the direction of the air nozzles as required. Rapid heating Set the airflow control 1 to level 3. Set the adjuster wheel 3 for the air distri
bution to between P and Y. Push the temperature control 4 right up. Direct the air nozzles towards the occupants. G Accident risk! You are strongly recommended to adhere to the heating settings described on the next few pages. The windows could other
wise mist up. This may prevent you from observing the traffic conditions, thereby causing an accident.

Heater

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128 >> Controls. Adjusting the air distribution You can adjust the air distribution using the adjuster wheel 3. The symbols on the adjuster wheel mean the following:

Turn the adjuster wheel 3 to the required symbol. The air distribution is controlled according to the position of the adjuster wheel. i You can also turn the adjuster wheel to the area in between two symbols. Adjusting the airflow You can adjust the airflow by hand in five sta
ges. The airflow is controlled according to the stage selected. 0 Blower off 1 Slow setting 2 Middle setting 3 Blower high/defrosting 4 Maximum setting Increasing or reducing the airflow: Push the airflow control 1 up or down. Defrosting The best de
icing of windows is achieved if the ice is completely removed from the win
dows manually with an ice scraper before starting the engine. Symbol Meaning P Directs air towards the wind
screen and side windows Y Directs air into the footwell and is reduced by the centre and side air nozzles a Directs air through the centre and side air nozzles G Accident risk! Never drive with iced
over or fogged windows. Visibility will be significantly impaired. Impaired visibility could en
danger yourself and others. This may prevent you from observing the traffic conditions, thereby causing an accident.

Heater

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Controls. 129 To switch on: Set the airflow control 1 to level 3. Set the adjuster wheel 3 for the air distri
bution to P. Push the temperature control 4 right up. H Environmental note Allowing the engine to idle when the car is at a standstill can damage the engine and pollute the environment. You should therefore de
ice and dry fogged windows before starting the engi
ne.

Air conditioning with automatic temperature control*

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130 >> Controls. Control panel 1 Increasing/reducing air flow 2 Switching the air conditioning system with automatic temperature control on/off 3 Rear window heater 4 Air recirculation mode 5 Air distribution 6 Raising/reducing temperature P83.30
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Air conditioning with automatic temperature control*

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Controls. 131 The air conditioning system with automatic temperature control improves the level of comfort when driving at high outside tempe
ratures by cooling and dehumidifying the air. An integrated combination filter (dust, pollen and particulate filter) purifies the fresh air inflow. It continues to operate when the air conditioning system with automatic tempera
ture control is switched off and you have swit
ched the blower on. Dehumidification of the air by the air condi
tioning system with automatic temperature control means that the windows do not fog when there is a high level of moisture in the air. This effect can also be used to defrost the windows if, in addition to the air conditioning system with automatic temperature control, the heater is switched to maximum. The air conditioning system with automatic temperature control only works when the en
gine is running and the blower is switched on. Maximum effectiveness is achieved if you dri
ve with the windows closed. ! In warmer weather, ventilate the car well for a short period of time. The car will cool down to the required inside temperature more quickly. G Accident risk! Ensure that you observe the recommen
ded settings for air conditioning system with automatic temperature control de
scribed on the next few pages. The win
dows could otherwise mist up. This may prevent you from observing the traffic conditions, thereby causing an accident. H Environmental tip Keep the windows closed when operating the air conditioning system with auto
matic temperature control. This will save fuel. G Accident risk! Only switch over to air recirculation mode briefly if the outside temperature is low. Otherwise, the windows could mist up, thus impairing visibility and endan
gering yourself and others. This may prevent you from observing the traffic conditions, thereby causing an accident.

Air conditioning with automatic temperature control*

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132 >> Controls. Switching air conditioning system on and off

Make sure that the engine is running. Switching on: Press the button 2 on the air conditioning system with automatic tempe
rature control. The air conditioning system with automatic temperature control is switched on. The in
dicator light on the button comes on. Set the airflow control 1 to level 1 or high
er. To switch off: Press the button 2 again. The air conditioning system with automatic temperature control is switched off. The in
dicator light on the button is no longer on. i When you switch on the ignition again, the stored status is restored. i The air conditioning system with automatic temperature control is switched off briefly: • when the engine speed is too low, • when driving off, • at a coolant temperature of more than 115 °C, • at outside temperatures below 3 °C. Adjusting the temperature i Recommendation: Turn the control for the temperature to 22 °C. Only adjust the tempe
rature in small increments. Raising or reducing: Turn the temperature control 6 upwards or downwards. The temperature selected for the interior is set. Adjusting the air distribution You can adjust the air distribution using the adjuster wheel 5. The symbols on the adjuster wheel mean the following: Symbol Meaning P Directs air towards the wind
screen and side windows Y Directs air into the footwell and is reduced by the centre and side air nozzles a Directs air through the centre and side air nozzles

Air conditioning with automatic temperature control*

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Controls. 133 Turn the adjuster wheel 5 to the required symbol. The air distribution is controlled according to the position of the adjuster wheel. i You can also turn the adjuster wheel to the area in between two symbols. Adjusting the airflow You can adjust the airflow by hand in five sta
ges. The airflow is controlled according to the stage selected. 0 Blower off 1 Slow setting 2 Middle setting 3 Blower high/defrosting 4 Maximum setting Increasing or reducing the airflow: Push the airflow control 1 up or down. Air recirculation mode You can temporarily stop the fresh air supply when there are unpleasant odours in the out
side air. At this point, no more fresh air is drawn in and the air in the interior is recyc
led. To switch on: Press the button 4. The air is circulated inside the vehicle. To switch off: Press the button 4 again. The air is drawn in from outside the car. Defrosting The best de
icing of windows is achieved if the ice is completely removed from the win
dows manually with an ice scraper before starting the engine. G Accident risk! Only switch over to air recirculation mode briefly if the outside temperature is low. Otherwise, the windows could mist up, thus impairing visibility and endan
gering yourself and others. This may prevent you from observing the traffic conditions, thereby causing an accident. G Accident risk! Never drive with iced
over or fogged windows. Visibility will be significantly impaired. Impaired visibility could en
danger yourself and others. This may prevent you from observing the traffic conditions, thereby causing an accident.

Air conditioning with automatic temperature control*

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134 >> Controls.

To switch on: Set the airflow control 1 to level 3. Set the adjuster wheel 5 for the air distri
bution to P. Push the temperature control 6 right up. H Environmental note Allowing the engine to idle when the car is at a standstill can damage the engine and pollute the environment. You should therefore de
ice and dry fogged windows before starting the engi
ne.

Rear window heater

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Controls. 135 The rear window heater serves to de
ice the rear window quickly and clear the view if the rear window is misted up. It will switch itself off automatically after 10 minutes. 1 Rear window heater Ensure that the key is turned to position 1 in the ignition. Switching on: Press the button 1. The rear window heater is switched on. The indicator light on the button comes on. To switch off: Press the button 1 again. The rear window heater is switched off. The indicator light on the button is no longer on. P83.20
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Auxiliary heater*

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136 >> Controls. The auxiliary heater heats or ventilates the interior to the temperature that you pre
viously set using the temperature control. You can switch the auxiliary heater on or off using the timer. Detailed information about operating the au
xiliary heater and timer can be found in the separate operating instructions.

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Controls. 137 Drinks holder* The drinks holder can be used to safely store sealed drinks bottles, beakers with a lid or beverage cans. You can swivel the drinks holder ring towards the passenger
side footwell and place drink bottles on the vehicle floor. ! Close the drinks holder ring while driving. ! Do not use the drinks holder as an ashtray. Otherwise it could be damaged. The drinks holder is located between the dri
ver
side and passenger
side footwells. 1 Drinks holder 2 Drinks holder ring i Clean the drinks holder with a damp cloth. Please refer to the separate operating in
structions for more detailed information on installation and operation. G Danger of injury! The drinks holder is only suitable for sto
ring sealed drinks bottles, beakers with a lid or beverage cans. Do not store any hot drinks in the drinks holder while driving. Otherwise, you may scald yourself. Do not stow any overly tall, sharp or hea
vy objects in the drinks holder. These cannot be secured in the drinks holder. Vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around in the ve
hicle in the event of: • sharp braking, • a change of direction, • an accident. P68.00
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138 >> Controls. Spectacles compartment The spectacles compartment is located bet
ween the steering wheel and the driver door. 1 Spectacles compartment Please refer to the separate operating in
structions for more detailed information on installation and operation. CD box The CD box is located between the driver
side and passenger
side footwells. You can store up to six CDs here. Left
hand drive version illustrated 1 CD box 2 Lever 3 Handles 4 Insert

To install: Push the CD box 1 onto the cone on the vertical console until the CD box lat
ches with a significant noise. To remove: Push the lever 2 towards the CD box. Remove the CD box from the vertical conso
le. Opening: Pull one of the handles 3. To close: Swivel the insert 4 back until it latches. P68.00
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Controls. 139 Luggage compartment cover with luggage net bag The luggage compartment cover • serves to protect objects that are stored in the car's luggage compartment from prying eyes. • prevents smaller objects from penetrating into the passenger compartment from the luggage compartment; however, it is not in
tended to act as a load restraining device. The luggage net bag • is for storing small, lightweight objects. • prevents small objects from sliding around inside the passenger compartment. ! If objects are placed on the luggage com
partment cover when mounted, the cover may be damaged. G Accident risk! The luggage compartment cover is not intended to secure heavy objects in the event of an accident. For this reason, heavy objects must be tied down. G Danger of injury! Do not transport any objects by placing them on the mounted luggage compart
ment cover. Vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around in the vehicle in the event of: • sharp braking, • a change of direction, • an accident. G Accident risk! Only place light loads in the luggage net. Do not transport heavy, sharp
edged or fragile objects in the luggage net. The luggage net cannot sufficiently secure loads in an accident. Observe the loading guidelines and the topic "Divider plus*".

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140 >> Controls. Fitting 1 Luggage compartment cover 2 Top mounting 3 Bottom mounting If you wish to use the luggage compartment cover as normal, assemble it in these mounts 2. If you do not need the luggage compart
ment cover, assemble it in these mounts 3.

Open the tailgate. Secure the luggage compartment cover 1 at the front of the luggage compartment with the luggage net bag. Insert the luggage compartment cover on the right
hand side in the top mounting 2 or in the bottom mounting 3. 1 Luggage compartment cover 2 Tope left mounting 3 Bottom left mounting 4 Handle Push the handle 4 to the right in the direc
tion of the arrow. Insert the luggage compartment cover in the mounting 2 or 3 in the left
hand side panelling and release the handle. The luggage compartment cover engages. 1 Luggage net bag P68.00
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Controls. 141 Pull the luggage net bag 1 down slightly and secure with the Velcro fastener. Dismantle in reverse order. Controls 1 Luggage compartment cover 2 Rear mountings Closing: Take hold of the luggage compart
ment cover 1 in the middle and pull back
wards. Hang the luggage compartment cover 1 in the rear right and left mountings 2 and let go. Opening: Take hold of the luggage compart
ment cover 1 in the middle, pull backwards and remove from the rear mountings. Guide the luggage compartment cover into position. Divider plus* between the luggage and passenger compartments The divider plus between the luggage and passenger compartments is a restraint sys
tem that secures any items of luggage in the event of an accident. P68.00
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partments if it is damaged. A damaged di
vider plus cannot sufficiently restrain the load. Vehicle occupants could be in
jured by objects being thrown around in the vehicle in the event of: • sharp braking, • a change of direction, • an accident.

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142 >> Controls. General notes • Take care not to damage the divider plus between the luggage and passenger com
partments by pointed objects or sharp edges. • Check the divider plus between the luggage and passenger compartments for signs of damage each time it is used. • When removed, store the divider plus rolled up in a dry, suitable location without placing anything on top of it. • Load the luggage compartment as follows: •Heavy items at the bottom. •Light items on top. •Observe the loading guidelines (see page 150). i If you are using TopTether (see page 53), the hooks of the TopTether and the divider plus are hung in the same mounting. Divider plus for coupé The divider plus for the coupé is hung in four fastening points on the vehicle. These points are mounted in a qualified specialist workshop such as a smart center. G Danger of injury! The divider plus only offers optimum pro
tection against flying objects if the back
rests of both seats are locked in the upright position. You should therefore make sure that both seats are in the upright position and lo
cked into place when using the divider plus. Vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around in the vehicle in the event of: • sharp braking, • a change of direction, • an accident. P68.00
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Controls. 143 Fitting 1 Top hook 2 Upper fastening point Hang the hooks 1 in the upper fastening points 2. 3 Tensioning strap 4 Lower hook 5 Anchoring eyelet Pull the tensioning straps 3 downwards. Hang the hooks 4 in the anchoring eyelets 5. The lower section of the divider between the luggage and passenger compartments rests against the tensioning straps from behind. G Danger of injury! Make sure that all hooks are hung cor
rectly. Vehicle occupants could be inju
red by objects being thrown around in the vehicle in the event of: • sharp braking, • a change of direction, • an accident. P68.00
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144 >> Controls.

Take hold of the luggage compartment co
ver in the middle and pull backwards. Place the luggage compartment cover in the rear right and left mountings and let go. Removal is done in the reverse order. Divider plus for cabrio Divider plus for the cabrio is attached to the roll bar at the top and to two anchoring eye
lets at the bottom. These anchoring eyelets are mounted in a qualified specialist workshop such as a smart center. Fitting P68.00
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rectly. Vehicle occupants could be inju
red by objects being thrown around in the vehicle in the event of: • sharp braking, • a change of direction, • an accident.

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Controls. 145 1 Safety net 2 Belts 3 Roll bar Hold the safety net 1 at the top in the middle in front of the roll bar. Place the belts 2 over the roll bar 3 going from the front to the back. 4 Belt tongue 5 Buckle Guide the belt tongues 4 into the buckles 5 and allow them to latch in place. 6 Tensioning strap 7 Lower hook 8 Anchoring eyelet Pull the tensioning straps 6 downwards. Hang the hooks 7 in the anchoring eyelets 8. The lower section of the divider between the luggage and passenger compartments rests against the tensioning straps from behind. P68.00
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146 >> Controls.

Take hold of the luggage compartment co
ver in the middle and pull backwards. Place the luggage compartment cover in the rear right and left mountings and let go. Removal is done in the reverse order. Multifunction box The multifunction box allows you to store smaller objects safely in a thermally insulated container. You can take the multifunction box out of the car and carry it around easily. The lid can be completely detached. 1 Multifunction box 2 Lid Luggage wedge You can use the luggage wedge to stop smaller objects from sliding around in the luggage compartment while in transit. 1 Luggage wedge Attach the luggage wedge 1 to the luggage compartment floor using the Velcro faste
ner. G Danger of injury! Ensure that the multifunction box is al
ways installed securely in the luggage compartment. It could otherwise be thrown forward in the event of sharp bra
king, a sudden change in direction or an accident and cause serious or even fatal injuries to occupants. P68.00
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Controls. 147 Stowage compartments An overview of stowage compartments can be found on Page 32. Coin tray The coin tray is in the lower in the lower cen
tre console. coupé illustrated as example 1 Coin tray Stowage compartment in the doors The stowage compartments are in the doors on the driver and passenger side. 1 Stowage compartment Stowage trays next to the steering wheel The stowage trays are located to the left and right of the steering wheel. 1 Stowage compartment P68.00
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148 >> Controls. Stowage tray on the passenger side The stowage tray is in the cockpit on the pas
senger side. 1 Stowage compartment Glove compartment* 1 Lock 2 Handle

To open: Pull on the handle 2 and fold down the glove compartment door. To close: Fold up the glove compartment door with a bit of force until it catches. Locking: Insert the vehicle key into the lock 1 and turn anticlockwise. Unlocking: Insert the vehicle key into the lock 1 and turn clockwise. Net package* Luggage net on side wall On the left
hand side of the luggage compart
ment is a compartment with a luggage net which provides additional storage space for small objects. 1 Luggage net on side wall P68.00
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Controls. 149 This compartment is large enough to hold the warning waistcoat and the first aid pouch. The hazard warning triangle can be secured anywhere in the luggage compartment by means of the Velcro fastener. ! The luggage net is only suitable for sto
ring lightweight items. Heavy, sharp
edged or fragile objects should not be transported in the luggage net. The luggage net is unable to restrain such items in the event of an accident. Luggage net on luggage compartment floor The luggage net is secured to eyelets anywhe
re on the luggage compartment floor. These eyelets are mounted in a qualified specialist workshop such as a smart center. 1 Luggage net on luggage compartment floor 2 Hook 3 Eyelet Thread the four hooks 2 into the four eye
lets 3 from above. ! The luggage net is only suitable for sto
ring lightweight items. Heavy, sharp
edged or fragile objects should not be transported in the luggage net. The luggage net is unable to restrain such items in the event of an accident. Stowage compartment in the tail
gate1 There is additional stowage space in the tail
gate for small objects. You can store the war
ning waistcoat, first aid pouch and the hazard warning triangle, for example. P68.00
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150 >> Controls. 1 Handle

Open the tailgate. Pull the handle 1 on the inside of the tail
gate backwards. Fold the storage space cover forwards. Rear rack The rear rack consists of a base rack that can be extended by two special beams for loa
ding bicycles and skis or snowboards, for ex
ample. More information on operating and installing the base rack, bicycle rack and ski/snow
board rack can be found in the individual operating instructions. Base rack The base rack forms the basis for the bicycle rack or ski/snowboard rack. Bicycle rack The bicycle rack, in conjunction with the base rack, can transport one or two bicycles. Ski/snowboard rack The ski/snowboard rack can take up to two pairs of skis and one snowboard. Loading guidelines More information on dimensions and weights is available from (
Page 251). P72.20
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manently impair driving safety and relia
bility.

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Controls. 151 Reducing the payload Optional extras and accessories will increase the kerb weight. This will reduce the payload. The full optional extras could weigh up to ap
proximately 50 kg. Mounting a base rack, bicycle rack and a ski/snowboard rack at the rear of the car will alter the manufacturer's axle load distributi
on. Please study the operating instructions for each individual accessory part! You must observe the following: • Your car's handling characteristics are de
pendent upon the load distribution. • Do not exceed the permissible gross vehic
le weight and permissible axle load by loa
ding too much into the car (take occupants into account). • Do not stack loads higher than the top edge of the head restraints. • Ensure that no luggage items can get above or next to the front seats in the vehicle in
terior. • Make sure that loaded articles are properly secured. • When loading, put the heavy items at the bottom and the light ones on top. • To transport heavy or small items safely, you should use a divider between the lugga
ge and passenger compartments, e. g. the original smart divider plus accessory. • The maximum permissible payload in the luggage compartment is 50 kg. G Danger of accident and injury! No racks or loads may be secured to the roof of the vehicle, as: • the panoramicroof may be damaged, thus injuring persons. • this can have a substantial adverse ef
fect on the driving dynamics of the ve
hicle, thus causing accidents.

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152 >> Controls. G Danger of injury! Always lash down the load. It could other
wise be thrown forward in the event of sharp braking, a sudden change in direc
tion or an accident and cause serious or even fatal injuries to occupants. G Accident risk! The permissible gross vehicle weight and the permissible axle load must not be ex
ceeded by the payload (interior and rear rack), including the occupants. Overloa
ding or incorrectly loading the vehicle impairs driving stability, and the altered handling could result in tyre damage. This poses the risk of accidents. G Danger of injury! Transport heavy or hard objects in the luggage compartment, not the vehicle in
terior. Vehicle occupants could be inju
red by objects being thrown around in the vehicle in the event of: • sharp braking, • a change of direction, • an accident. G Danger of poisoning! Keep the tailgate closed while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could get into the vehicle interior and poison you. H Environmental note Do not carry any unnecessary ballast. Unnecessary ballast increases vehicle weight and fuel consumption.

Features

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Controls. 153 Sun visors 1 Sun visor Fold down the sun visor 1. ! You cannot swivel the sun visor sideways towards the side windows. Roller sun blind1 The roller sun blind provides protection from sunlight and from heat generated by the pan
oramic roof. The roller sun blind is infinitely adjustable to any position. 1 Roller sunblind Adjusting the position: Push the roller sun blind 1 forwards or backwards at the handle. 12
V socket The 12
V socket supplies power to the follo
wing when the ignition is switched on: • The cigarette lighter, in conjunction with the ashtray; • The electric air pump, in conjunction with the breakdown set; • Other consumers that operate on 12 volts and a max. of 5 amperes (60 watts) and have the matching plug attached. P68.60
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154 >> Controls. The 12
V socket is located in the lower centre console. 1 12
V socket ! Do not damage the holder of the 12
V so
cket by trying to insert unsuitable plugs. ! Please observe the safety instructions gi
ven in the respective operating instructions. Please note that: • the 12
V power socket is only rated to handle a permanent load of 5 amperes (60 W). • the electric air pump can be connected to the 12
V socket for the time it takes to in
flate the tyre without any problem. • the car battery will discharge when current is drawn. Wheel trim cap* 1 Wheel trim cap aperture 2 Valve

Mounting: Position the aperture 1 of the wheel trim cap aperture in front of the valve 2 of the tyre. Push the wheel trim cap evenly onto the wheel rim with both hands. Check that the wheel trim cap is fixed secu
rely to the wheel rim. Removing: Carefully remove the wheel trim cap from the wheel rim with both hands. P68.00
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Controls. 155 Floor mats* i Push the seat right back to make it easier to install or remove the foot mat. Mounting the retaining screws Position the foot mat in the respective foot
well. Push a sharp object, e. g. pen or screwdri
ver through the eyelets of the foot mat so that a visible indentation is left on the floor of the car. Fold over one side of the foot mat. 1 Retaining screw Position the retaining screw 1 at the mar
ked spot of the car floor. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the retaining screw 1 in the direction of the arrow to stop. Repeat this process for each eyelet of the foot mat. G Accident risk! Make sure that there is sufficient clea
rance around the pedals when floor mats are used and that they are securely fas
tened. Do not keep any objects in the dri
ver footwell. Check that the floor mats are secured and correct them if necessary before begin
ning a journey. An insufficiently secured floor mat could slip and obstruct pedal actions. Do not place floor mats on top of one ano
ther. G Accident risk! When positioning the foot mats, ensure that the driver's foot mat is not too far forward. This could obstruct pedal ac
tions, e. g. pedal could become caught. P68.00
4607
31

Features

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156 >> Controls. Installing the foot mat 1 Retaining screw 2 Eyelet

Clip the eyelets 2 on to the retaining screws 1. Check that the eyelets are secured to the retaining screws correctly. Boot storage tray* The purpose of the boot storage tray is to protect the luggage compartment floor against dirt and damage. You can secure the tray to the luggage compartment floor using Velcro straps. 1 Boot storage tray P68.00
4608
31 P68.00
4503
31 G Danger of injury! Do not transport unsecured heavy or hard objects in the interior or luggage compartment. Vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around in the vehicle in the event of: • sharp braking, • a change of direction, • an accident. Even if you follow all the loading guideli
nes, the load will increase the risk of in
jury in the event of an accident.

Features

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Controls. 157 Ashtray Left
hand drive version illustrated 1 Lever 2 Ashtray 3 Handle To install: Push the ashtray 2 onto the cone on the vertical console until the ashtray lat
ches with a significant noise. To remove: Push the lever 1 towards the ashtray. Remove the ashtray from the vertical con
sole. Opening: Pull the handle 3. To close: Swivel the ashtray 2 back until it latches. i Clean the ash tray with a damp cloth. Cigarette lighter The cigarette lighter is in the lower in the lo
wer centre console. 1 Cigarette lighter Ensure that the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition. Press on the cigarette lighter 1. When the spiral glows red, the cigarette lighter jumps back. P68.00
4501
31 G Danger of injury and danger of burns! Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its knob. Otherwise, you might burn yourself. P68.00
4502
31

>> Operation.

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The first 1500 km . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Front compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Tyres and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

The first 1500 km

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160 >> Operation. The more you protect your engine when the car is new, the more satisfied you will be with its performance later on. • You should therefore vary the speed and rpm during the first 1500 km. • Avoid heavy loads, e. g. driving at full throttle, during this period. • Change gear early. • Do not change down manually to brake. • Do not press the accelerator beyond the pressure point (kickdown) as far as possib
le. After 1500 km you can gradually bring the car up to full speed and increase the engine speed.

Refuelling

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Operation. 161 Refuelling process The fuel filler flap is automatically unlocked and locked with the key when you unlock or lock the car. The fuel filler flap is on the right
hand side of the car at the back. 1 Opening the fuel filler flap 2 Retaining strap 3 Tyre pressure table 4 Fuel type Remove the key from the ignition switch. Turn the filler cap in an anticlockwise di
rection and remove. Place the filler cap in the holder 2 on the inside of the fuel filler flap. Only fill the tank until the fuel pumpnozzle switches off. Replace the filler cap and turn clockwise until the handle grip overturns. Close the fuel filler flap 1. i If you wish to fill the fuel tank to its maxi
mum level, wait 30 seconds after the first switch
off. Then start filling the tank with fuel again until the fuel pumpnozzle switches off. G Danger of explosion! Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked fla
mes and smoking are therefore prohibi
ted when handling fuels. Switch off the engine and the auxiliary heating* before refuelling. G Danger of injury! Do not allow fuel to come into contact with skin or clothing. Fuel is hazardous to your health if it comes into direct contact with your skin or if you inhale the fuel va
pours. P88.60
2167
31

Refuelling

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162 >> Operation. Petrol (EN 228) ! The petrol engines are designed to run on unleaded petrol of at least 95 RON/85 MON. In countries where a minimum grade of 95 RON is not available, you can refuel with 91 RON un
leaded petrol. This should only be done in ex
ceptional cases, however. This can reduce engine output and increase fuel consumption. When subjected to heavy loads while burning grade 91 RON fuel, engine damage could re
sult. As such, smart recommends that you al
ways run your petrol engine on unleaded petrol with a minimum grade of 95 RON/85 MON. i Information on the petrol grade will gene
rally be found at the filling pump. If not, ask a pump attendant. ! Do not put diesel in vehicles with petrol engines. Do not mix petrol with diesel. Even small quantities of diesel will damage the in
jection system. Damage caused by adding die
sel will not be covered by the warranty. Do not start the engine. Otherwise the catalytic converter will be irreparably damaged. Call a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center or a breakdown recovery service such as smartmove Assistance immediately and have the vehicle towed.

Engine compartment

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Operation. 163 Opening and closing engine com
partment cover Switch off the engine and ignition. Put the handbrake on. Open the tailgate. 1 Carpet 2 Fastening screw 3 Engine compartment cover Opening: Fold over the carpet 1. Undo the fastening screw 2 of the engine compartment cover. Remove the engine compartment cover 3. Closing: Slide the engine compartment co
ver 3 forward into the tabs provided and retighten the fastening screw 2. Fold back the carpet 1. Close the tailgate. Engine oil Do not use special lubricant additives. They can increase wear and damage the major as
semblies. Using special additives will restrict your warranty claims. Information on this is available from any qualified specialist work
shop, e.g. a smart center. Checking engine oil level Check your engine's oil level at regular inter
vals. When checking the oil level, the vehicle must be horizontal and, if the engine is warm, the engine must have been switched off for at least five minutes. Switch off the engine and ignition. Put the handbrake on. Open the tailgate. Open the engine compartment cover. P01.00
2850
31

Engine compartment

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164 >> Operation. 1 Dipstick 2 Maximum mark 3 Minimum mark

Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth. Replace the dipstick. Wait at least one minute. Remove the dipstick again. The oil level must be between the lower 3 and upper 2 markings on both sides of the dipstick. Replace the dipstick. Topping up engine oil 1 Cover of oil filler hole Unscrew the cover 1of the oil filler hole and remove. Top up with no more than 0.5 l engine oil. Wait a minute until the oil has run into the oil pan. ! Suction off excess oil. If the engine is overfilled with oil, there is a risk of damage to the engine or catalytic converter. P01.00
2851
31 G Fire hazard! When topping up the engine oil, take care to ensure that no oil is spilt on any hot parts such as the exhaust system or cata
lytic converter. If this should happen, however, the engi
ne must be thoroughly cleaned before you continue your journey. The oil could otherwise ignite. P01.00
2852
31

Engine compartment

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Operation. 165 Check the engine oil level again. Screw the cover 1 onto the oil filler hole. Close the engine compartment cover. H Environmental tip When topping up the oil, take care not to spill any. Oil must not be allowed to esca
pe into the soil or waterways. You would otherwise be damaging the environment.

Front compartment

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166 >> Operation. Service flap You can remove the service flap and hang it on the front of the vehicle so that it does not get damaged or dirty. ! Check the fill levels at regular intervals. ! Carefully remove snow and any other forms of dirt from the ventilation slots above the service flap to ensure air intake at all ti
mes.

Park the car on a level surface. Switch off the engine and ignition. Put the handbrake on. 1 Lever 2 Service flap Removing: Carefully fold both levers 1 for
ward in the direction of the arrow. The service flap 2 is unlocked. Lift the service flap 2 forwards. Remove the service flap 2. G Danger of injury! Always switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key before opening the ser
vice flap. If the wipers should inadvertently be switched on, you could be seriously inju
red by the wiper washer drive, which is located just below the service flap. G Danger of injury! Make sure that the service flap is locked while driving. Otherwise, the service flap could become detached and pose a ha
zard to you or others. P88.40
2633
31

Front compartment

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Operation. 167 1 Apertures 2 Service flap Threading: Thread the service flap 2 with the hooks on the back into the apertures 1 on the vehicle. 1 Apertures 2 Service flap Inserting: Insert the service flap 2 into both apertures 1. 1 Lever 2 Service flap Closing: Close the service flap 2. Fold the two levers 1 down in the direction of the arrow. The service flap is locked. P88.40
2634
31 P88.40
2635
31 P88.40
2636
31

Front compartment

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168 >> Operation. Coolant Coolant consists of water and an antifreeze or anticorrosion agent. Always check the coolant level when the vehicle is stationary and hori
zontal and the engine has cooled down.
Checking the coolant level The expansion reservoir is located in the front compartment on the left
hand side as viewed in the direction of travel. 1 Cover 2 Marking bars

Let the radiator to cool down for at least 30 minutes. Put a cloth over the cover 1 of the expan
sion reservoir. Slowly turn the cover 1 half a revolution to the left to discharge the excess pressure. Turn the cover 1further to the left and re
move. Look down into the reservoir for a visual check. There is sufficient coolant in the expansion reservoir if the coolant reaches the short marking bar 2 in the oil filler hole when the engine is cold or is roughly 1.5 cm higher when the engine is warm. Topping up coolant Only top up the coolant as far as the maxi
mum filling level. Screw the cap on tightly. G Danger of injury! The cooling system is pressurised. Therefore, only unscrew the cap once the engine has cooled down. Allow it to cool down for at least 30minutes. You could otherwise be scalded by escaping hot coolant. P20.30
2265
31

Front compartment

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Operation. 169 Windscreen washer system The windscreen washer reservoir is located in the front compartment on the left
hand side as viewed in the direction of travel. The re
commended minimum fill level is 1 litre. 1 Cover Use the following: • a washer fluid additive to prevent streaking in temperatures above freezing, e. g. smartcare windscreen cleanser concentra
te, summer • a washer fluid additive with antifreeze pro
perties when there is a risk of frost, so that the washer fluid does not freeze on the windscreen, e. g. smartcare windscreen cleanser concentrate, winter Mix the washer fluid in a container before pouring into the reservoir. Adjust the mi
xing ratio according to the outside tempe
rature (see page 257). Opening: Pull the cover 1 of the reservoir up to the shackle. Closing: Push the cover 1 onto the contai
ner. Brake fluid ! Always have the brake fluid topped up by a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. in a smart center. P82.35
2488
31 G Fire hazard! Windscreen washer concentrate is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and smo
king are prohibited when windscreen washer concentrate is being handled. G Accident risk! If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low, vapour pockets may form in the brake system when the brakes are ap
plied hard (e.g. when driving downhill). This would impair braking efficiency. Have the brake fluid changed every two years.

Front compartment

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170 >> Operation. The brake fluid reservoir is located in the frontcompartment on the right
hand side as viewed in the direction of travel. 1 Cover Checking the brake fluid level

Perform a visual check of the container. The fluid level must lie between the MIN and MAX marks. •If the level is slightly below the MIN mark, take your car to a qualified specialist workshop, e. g. a smart center. •If the level is significantly below the MIN mark, call a breakdown recovery service, e. g. smartmove Assistance or a qualified specialist workshop, such as a smart cen
ter. P42.00
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31

Tyres and wheels

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Operation. 171 Please note: ! For safety reasons, smart recommends ty
res that have been approved by smart or ty
res of the same standard. These tyres have been chosen to suit control systems such as abs and esp. If you use other tyres, smart is unable to accept any responsibility for dama
ge resulting from their use. Information on this is available from any qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. Only use wheels and tyres approved for the smart fortwo. If you use other wheels, smart is unable to accept any responsibility for adver
se changes (e. g. to noise emissions, consump
tion or handling) or damage. Dimensional deviations and a change in the way the tyres are compressed under load du
ring operation could in addition cause them to rub against the body or axle components. This could result in damage to the tyre or vehicle. ! Retreaded tyres are not tested or recom
mended by smart. The preliminary stages of damage cannot always be detected on tyres that are being retreaded. smart is therefore unable to guarantee driving safety with re
treaded tyres. Modifications to the brake system and wheels and the use of spacer and brake dust rings are not permissible. In both cases the vehic
le's operating approval will be nullified. G Accident risk! Only use wheels of the dimensions stated in the registration documents. If other wheel sizes are used: • the wheel brakes or suspension com
ponents could be damaged. • Clearance between the wheels and ty
res is no longer assured.

Tyres and wheels

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172 >> Operation. • Use only tyres and wheels of the same type and make. • Always fit the correct type of tyre on each wheel. • Break in new tyres at moderate speeds for the first 100 kilometres. • Check tyres and wheels regularly for dama
ge. Damaged wheels could result in a loss of pressure from and damage to the tyres. • Change the tyres after no later than six ye
ars, irrespective of the level of wear. • Check the following at least every 14 days: •Tyres and wheels for damage. Damaged wheels may result in a loss of pressure and further damage. •The tyre pressure, adjusting it where ne
cessary. •The tread depth of all tyres. ! Store tyres in a cool, dry and preferably dark place when not fitted to the car. Protect the tyres against oil, grease and fuel. Never clean the tyres with high
pressure equipment. Your tyres could otherwise be damaged. Direction of rotation Tyres with a prescribed direction of rotation offer additional benefits, e. g. when aquapla
ning. These benefits can only be used if the tyres have been fitted according to the direc
tion of rotation. An arrow on the side wall indicates the direc
tion of rotation of a tyre.
G Accident risk! Please note that: • Gripping on wet road surfaces is se
verely impaired if the tread depth is less than 3 mm. It is imperative that you change winter tyres when their tread depth is less than 4 mm. They are no longer suitable for winter use, in par
ticular because they do not provide sufficient grip. • A tyre can wear in different ways. So that you are better able to check the insides of the front tyres, turn in the front wheels where necessary. Always check the insides of the treads of the back wheels as well. Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle due to the tyres having grip on the road and have an accident.

Tyres and wheels

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Operation. 173 Tyre pressure Always correct the tyre pressure when the ty
res are cold. If the tyres are warm, you should only check the tyre pressure if it is too low for the cur
rent operating condition. Tyre pressures are always higher when the tyres are warmer than when they are cold. There is a table showing the tyre pressure on your car's fuel filler flap. Tyre pressures change by about 0.1 bar per 10 °C change in the air temperature. If you measure the tyre pressure in an area where the temperature is different from the outside temperature, you must adapt the measured value accordingly. The tyre temperature and therefore the tyre pressure increases during driving according to the speed the vehicle is travelling at and the tyre load. Interchanging wheels Clean the contact surface of the wheels and brake disc/inner side of the wheel each time the wheels are changed. Check the tyre pres
sure. G Accident risk! If the tyre pressure falls repeatedly, ex
amine the tyres for foreign bodies and check whether there is a leak in the wheel or the valve. H Environmental tip Check tyre pressure regularly, at least every two weeks. G Accident risk! Do not interchange the front and rear wheels as they have different dimensions, e.g rim size, wheel offset etc.

Tyres and wheels

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174 >> Operation. G Accident risk! Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolt checked after every wheel change at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required, e. g. in a smart center. In particular, work re
levant to safety or on safety
related sys
tems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. G Accident risk! The wheels could work loose if the wheel bolts are not tightened to a torque of 110 Nm. For safety reasons, smart recommends that you only use the appropriate wheel bolts that have been approved by smart or wheel bolts of the same standard. Information on this is available from any qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center.

Winter driving

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Operation. 175 At the beginning of winter, have your vehicle made fit for winter by a qualified specialist workshop such as a smart center. Winter tyres Use winter tyres at temperatures below +7 °C and on wintery roads. This is the only way to ensure that the abs and esp driving systems also work effectively during the winter. To ensure safe handling, use the same make of winter tyres with the same tread for all wheels. It is important that you do not exceed the ma
ximum permissible speed when winter tyres are fitted. If you fit winter tyres with a maxi
mum permissible speed lower than that of the vehicle, you must fix an appropriate label with the maximum permissible speed within the field of view of the driver. This is available from a qualified specialist workshop, e. g. a smart center. Snow chains* For safety reasons, smart recommends that you only use snow chains that have been ap
proved by smart or snow chains which offer the same degree of protection. Information on this is available from any qua
lified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart cen
ter. Please refer to the separate operating in
structions for detailed information on fitting the snow chains. G Accident risk! It is imperative that you change winter tyres when their tread depth is less than 4 mm. They are no longer suitable for winter use, in particular because they do not provide sufficient grip. This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. G Accident risk! When fitting or removing snow chains, al
ways park your car on a level surface and switch the engine off. The vehicle could otherwise slide and injure yourself or other road users. G Accident risk! When fitting and removing snow chains, ensure that you and your vehicle are at a safe distance from moving traffic. Not doing so could endanger other road users or even lead to you being injured by the vehicles behind you.

Winter driving

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176 >> Operation. ! If snow chains that do not meet require
ments are fitted, they may scrape against the body or axle components when the vehicle is in motion. This could result in damage to the tyre or vehicle. ! Fit the snow chains on the rear, powered wheels. If snow chains are fitted on the front wheels, they may scrape against the body while the vehicle is moving. This could result in damage to the tyre or vehicle. ! The maximum permissible speed of 50 km/ h must not be exceeded. When the roads are free of snow, remove the snow chains as quic
kly as possible. ! Remember that snow chains must always be compatible with the tyre sizes of a vehicle. Snow chains that are approved by smart or of
fer the same degree of protection are only permitted for tyre size 175/55 R15. Driving in winter Take particular care when there is ice on the road. Avoid abrupt acceleration, steering and bra
king. G Accident risk! The car's handling changes when driving with snow chains on any kind of road sur
face. This means that you should always adapt your driving style to suit the cur
rent road and weather conditions. G Accident risk! Do not change down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface. This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid.

Driving tips

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Operation. 177 Rolling with the engine off Brakes Inclines On long and steep inclines, particularly if the vehicle is loaded, you need to change to a lo
wer gear in plenty of time. This enables you to utilise the engine's bra
king effect, meaning that you do not have to brake so frequently in order to maintain your speed. It also relieves the braking system and prevents the brakes from getting overheated and wearing out too quickly. If you have to brake as well, press the brake pedal at intervals rather than keeping it down. High and low stresses Once you have put the brakes under great stress, continue driving for a short period rather than stopping the vehicle immediately. The airstream will enable the brakes to cool down quicker. G Accident risk! There is no power assistance for the ser
vice brake and the steering* when the engine is not running. Braking requires significantly more ef
fort and you could lose control of the ve
hicle and cause an accident as a result. Do not switch off the engine while the ve
hicle is in motion. G Accident risk! Do not change down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface. This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid. G Accident risk! Make sure that braking does not put other road users at risk.

Driving tips

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178 >> Operation. If you apply the brakes only moderately, make sure every so often that they are still effecti
ve. To do so, apply the brakes sharply at a higher speed. This will give the brakes better grip. Wet road surface If you drive without braking for a long time in heavy rain, the first time you brake you may find that • the brake takes a moment to respond, • you have to press harder on the pedal. You must therefore keep a good distance from the vehicle in front. After driving on a wet surface, brake the ve
hicle noticeably. The brake discs will warm up, dry out faster and be protected against cor
rosion. Limited braking effect on gritted roads Remember that the effect of the brakes can be limited on gritted road surfaces. A layer of salt can form on brake discs and brake pads, considerably reducing the friction between the brake disc and the brake pad. The effect is most noticeable after long journeys without braking, e.g. on the motorway, and after the vehicle has been parked for several hours. G Accident risk! Never use the brakes continuously while driving, as pressing the pedal lightly all the time will gradually wear them down. This will lead to the brake system overhe
ating and increase the braking distance and could result in the braking effect being lost completely.

Driving tips

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Operation. 179 New brake pads For safety reasons, smart recommends that you only use brake pads that have been ap
proved by smart or brake pads which offer the same degree of protection. Information on this is available from any qua
lified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart cen
ter. Fuel
efficient driving The following tricks will help you to save a substantial amount of fuel with your car. Not only will you reduce your operating costs; you also will be helping to protect the environ
ment. • The following holds true for traffic lights, rail barriers and when sitting in tailbacks: always switch the engine off, as you only need to be stopped for 10 seconds to save money. i Make sure when you are about to drive off again that •the gearshift lever is in position N •you are pressing on the brake •the gear indicator in the multi
function display shows an N • Driving off expends considerably more fuel than driving at a constant speed. When dri
ving off, you should remain in 1st gear only for about two car lengths before shifting to the next gear as soon as possible. G Accident risk! The layer of salt on brake discs and brake pads means that there is a danger that the braking effect will be delayed, the braking distance will be considerably lengthened and you could therefore cau
se an accident. To avoid this risk, you should • brake carefully every now and then on gritted roads in order to remove any layer of salt on the brake disc and bra
ke pad, but do so without endangering any other road users. • keep a good safe distance from the ve
hicle in front and drive carefully. • press the brake carefully at the end of the journey and again when beginning the next journey in order to remove any salt residues from the brake disc. G Accident risk! New brake pads will not achieve their op
timal braking effect until after several hundred kilometres. This means that you must compensate for the reduced bra
king effect by pressing harder on the brake pedal. The same applies after bra
ke pads or brake discs have been chan
ged.

Driving tips

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180 >> Operation. • Change gear early. • Frequent braking followed by accelerating will cause your car to use up distinctly more fuel than otherwise. You should keep a good distance from the vehicle in front and step off the accelerator in plenty of time. • It is always better to let the vehicle roll with the transmission in gear and to apply no gas than to roll in neutral. This way, fuel con
sumption is zero (deceleration fuel shutoff). • Correct tyre pressures help save fuel, in
crease tyre service life and improve bra
king safety. Tyre inflation pressures are given on the inside of the fuel tank flap for various load and climate conditions. • Mounted basic carriers, bicycle carriers and ski/snowboard carriers* will increase air resistance and in turn the fuel consump
tion of your car. When they are not absolu
tely necessary you should dismantle them. • Unnecessary articles stored in the luggage compartment will also increase fuel con
sumption. Remove any unnecessary load from the luggage compartment. • Have your car checked regularly by a qua
lified specialist workshop, e.g. in a smart center. Do not exceed the scheduled ser
vice intervals. Driving with a catalytic converter The catalytic converter reduces exhaust emissions. H Environmental tip Do not let the engine warm up and switch off the engine when waiting in traffic for extended periods. This will save energy and help to protect the environment. G Danger of injury and danger of burns! The catalytic converter can get extreme
ly hot. Coming into contact with it could result in burns. Note the following: • Do not remove the protective heat gu
ards. • Do not apply any underseal. • When parking the car, make sure that the catalytic converter cannot come into contact with any flammable materi
al (e.g. hay or grass). It could otherwi
se ignite and cause fire damage or injury.

Driving tips

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Operation. 181 It is essential to heed the following points, as there is otherwise a danger of overheating and the catalytic converter may be damaged. • Fill up with lead
free petrol only. Even small quantities of leaded petrol can damage the catalytic converter. • Make sure you adhere to the prescribed service intervals. • Never run the fuel tank empty. • If the engine starts to misfire, bring the car to an immediate standstill without endange
ring traffic. • If the engine fails to start the first time, you should not try to start it any more than three times in succession. • Do not try to start for more than four se
conds at a time.

Driving abroad

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182 >> Operation. Symmetric low beam If you drive in countries in which the side of the road driven on is opposite that of the country in which the vehicle is approved, on
coming traffic may be blinded by the asymme
tric low beam lights. In this case, have the headlights converted to the symmetric low beam lights for these countries. This conver
sion can be carried out in a qualified specia
list workshop such as a smart center.

Care

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Operation. 183 Care tips Proper, regular care will help maintain the va
lue of your vehicle. The best way to protect your car against environmental influences is to wash and wax it regularly. smart recom
mends that you care for the paintwork at least twice a year (e.g. in the spring and autumn). i Advice on caring for the soft top system can be found on Page 188. ! Follow the care tips. Wash your vehicle preferably by hand. smart recommends that you use smartcare products as • they exhibit excellent cleaning capability and provide an optimum level of protection, • the products have been specifically desig
ned with the smart's materials in mind. Rectify stone chip damage and the following dirt as soon as possible: • Dead insects • Bird droppings • Tree resin • Oils and greases • Fuel • Tar spots ! Failure to remove such dirt immediately can cause damage to the paint or the soft top fabric*. These factors are environmental in
fluences that are not covered by warranty. G Danger of poisoning! Always follow the instructions for using the care products. Always keep care products tightly closed and out of the reach of children. H Environmental tip Dispose of empty containers, cleaning cloths and polishing wads in an environ
mentally
responsible manner.

Care

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184 >> Operation. Car care All care products are available as smartcare products from a qualified specialist work
shop, e.g. a smart center. G Accident risk! After washing the car, the brakes may still be wet and thus their functionality impaired. Therefore, when you start off, brake lightly several times without en
dangering traffic. Interior Special considerations Light soilage Heavy soilage Never do the following Cloth upholstery in the car Use a clean, non
fluffy cloth Light soap suds Stain remover (test on an inconspicuous place first) Rub roughly, use cleaning spirits Plastic parts inside the car Use a colour
fast cloth Damp, clean cloth, cockpit spray Damp, clean cloth, cockpit spray Scour, use solvent Leather upholstery in the car Use a clean, colour
fast cloth Clean cloth with lukewarm water, leather care pro
duct Leather care product Use strong agents, stain remover etc. Car windows Damp, clean cloth, micro
fibre cloth, glass cleaner Microfibre cloth, glass cleaner Use strong and aggressive agents

Care

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Operation. 185 Exterior Special considerations Lightly soiled
Manual/automatic car was
hes Heavily soiled,
manual/automatic car was
hes Never do the following tridion safety cell, black Powder coated single
coat paint finish Car shampoo concentrate, insect remover for insect remains, polish Car shampoo concentrate, hard wax, insect remover for insect remains, polish Use aggressive paint clea
ner, machine polish, abra
sive cleanser, acidic, highly alkaline agents, ab
rasive sponges, high
pressure or hot water cleaning equipment tridion safety cell, silver Powder coated single
coat paint finish and clearcoat Highly polished plastic parts (body panels) Body panels with base coat and clearcoat or clearcoat only Wheels and wheel covers Two
layer metallic paint (high
gloss) Car shampoo concentrate, rim care Car shampoo concentrate, rim care Convertible soft top PAC fabric Car shampoo concentrate, soft top cleaner, impreg
nation spray Car shampoo concentrate, soft top cleaner, impreg
nation spray

Care

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186 >> Operation. Removing insects Remove insects before you start to wash the car.

Spray the insect remover on. Allow the insect remover to work in briefly. Rub it in gently with a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse with plenty of water. Treat the cleaned surface with hard wax. Removing tar Remove any tar marks before washing the car. Apply the tar remover with a soft cloth. Allow the tar remover to work in briefly. Rub it in gently. Rinse with plenty of water. Treat the cleaned surface with hard wax. Washing your car by hand Wash the car using car shampoo concentra
te and a sponge. Rinse with clear water. Leather off the vehicle. ! Do not wash the car in direct sunlight. The body panel surfaces and paint finish may be damaged. Washing your car in the car wash i When running your car through the car wash, water droplets can run down the inside of the side windows. Unscrew your car's antenna before driving into the car wash. 1 Antenna To remove: Unscrew the antenna 1 anticlo
ckwise. To fit: Screw the antenna 1 in clockwise. P82.62
3091
31

Care

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Operation. 187 High
pressure cleaners ! Do not use any high
pressure cleaners with round jet nozzles for tyres. Otherwise they could be damaged. Replace damaged ty
res. Keep well away from soft materials such as plastic attachable parts and rubber hoses. The distance should be at least 10 cm and the water temperature must not exceed 60 °C. Note the information provided by the equip
ment manufacturer about keeping a gap bet
ween the vehicle and the nozzle of the high
pressure cleaner. Move the nozzle of the high
pressure cleaner when cleaning. ! Do not aim directly at door gaps or elec
trical components, connectors or seals. Wheel trim cap Wash the wheel trim cap with shampoo and a soft brush or in the car wash. Paintwork care The frequency with which you care for your paintwork is dependent on • how much the car is used • where you normally park the car (e.g. in a garage or under a tree) • the season • weather and environmental influences Rectifying paintwork damage You can use a touch
up paint pen to repair minimal stone chip damage and scratches. The smartcare touch
up paint pens can be obtained in a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. i For any major paintwork damage, please contact a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center.

Care

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188 >> Operation. Soft top system Regular care will protect the sunroof top and the rear soft top against external influences, helping to preserve its value. Use only smart
care soft top cleaner or other equivalent cleaners when removing dirt from the soft top. ! Never clean the soft top using a high
pressure cleaner, as water could get into the inside of the vehicle. Cleaning the soft top fabric ! Only clean the sunroof top and rear soft top when they are closed. Dry cleaning

Brush the soft top fabric with a soft brush, always working in the same direction, i.e. from front to back. Wet cleaning smart recommends that you use the smartcare products car shampoo concentrate and soft top cleaner or other equivalent cleaners. "Dry clean" the car first. Wash the soft top off using a soft brush or sponge and plenty of lukewarm water. Then rinse thoroughly with clear water. i If you have the vehicle cleaned in a car wash, you may find that some water gets into the interior. Cleaning the windblocker Always use warm water and mild cleaning agents when cleaning the windblocker. Exterior Repair options Plastic parts (body panels) with clear
coat Clearcoat touch
up paint pen Body panels with base coat and clear
coat smartcare
2
component touch
up paint pen set in the relevant colour tridion safety cell smartcare
2
component touch
up paint pen set in the relevant colour

>> Practical advice.

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Where can I find what? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 What to do when .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Opening/closing in emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Changing the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Replacing bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Flat tyre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Jump
starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

Where can I find what?

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192 >> Practical advice. Breakdown kit The breakdown kit is located under the carpet in the front passenger footwell. 1 Breakdown kit The breakdown kit comprises: • Tyre sealant bottle • Compressor with connector tube • "80 km/h" and "50 mph" labels • Label with operating instructions in the lid First
aid kit, safety jacket and warning triangle The first
aid kit, safety jacket and warning triangle are located on the left in the luggage compartment. 1 Safety jacket 2 First
aid kit 3 Warning triangle i Check the expiry date of the first
aid box at regular intervals and replace the contents as required. P40.10
4781
31 P68.00
4609
31

Display messages

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Practical advice. 193 Electronic immobiliser Displayed: • if the electronic immobiliser is not working. Find a qualified specialist workshop imme
diately, e.g. a smart center. Shifting system Displayed: • if there is a fault in the shifting system. Find a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. CAN failure Flashes: • if the data bus has failed. Find a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. G Risk of accident and injury! Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist know
ledge and tools to carry out the work re
quired, e.g. in a smart center. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety
related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. There is a risk of an accident and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly.

What to do when ...

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194 >> Practical advice. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument panel abs indicator lamp Illuminates: • when the ignition is switched on (self diag
nosis). • in abs limp home mode (fault in the abs sys
tem)

Find a qualified specialist workshop imme
diately, e.g. a smart center. G Risk of accident and injury! Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist know
ledge and tools to carry out the work re
quired, e.g. in a smart center. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety
related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. There is a risk of an accident and injury if this work is carried out incorrectly. G Accident risk! If the abs system is faulty, the wheels could lock when the brakes are applied. This limits the steerability of the vehicle when braking and the braking distance may increase. If abs is deactivated due to a fault, then esp is also deactivated. The risk of your vehicle skidding is then increased in certain situations. You should therefore always adapt your dri
ving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions.

What to do when ...

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Practical advice. 195 • when the abs system fails, together with the brake system indicator lamp Do not drive any further! Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately. When you exit the vehicle, secure it against rolling away with the handbrake. Call a breakdown recovery service such as smartmove Assistance or a qualified speci
alist workshop such as a smart center. Goes off: • when the engine is started • after no more than ten seconds Brake system indicator lamp Illuminates: • when the ignition is switched on • with the handbrake applied • if the brake circuit fails or the brake fluid level is too low Do not drive any further! Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately. When you exit the vehicle, secure it against rolling away with the handbrake. Call a breakdown recovery service such as smartmove Assistance or a qualified speci
alist workshop such as a smart center. • if the abs system malfunctions, together with the abs indicator lamp Find a qualified specialist workshop imme
diately, e.g. a smart center. Goes off: • when the engine is started • after no more than ten seconds

What to do when ...

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196 >> Practical advice. High beam indicator light Illuminates: • when the high beam headlights are on • when the headlight flashers are used Rear fog lamp indicator lamp1 Illuminates: • when the rear fog lamp is switched on esp indicator lamp Flashes: • when esp is working normally Stays lit: • in the event of a system failure • if esp is not responding 1 Vehicles without rain/light sensor* G Accident risk! If esp is no longer functioning, there is a greater risk that your car could skid in certain driving situations. You should therefore always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions.

What to do when ...

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Practical advice. 197 i It may be possible to clear a system mal
function by restarting the car. If the indicator lamp still does not go out, take the car to a qualified specialist work
shop, e.g. a smart center, without delay. i The operating principle of esp and additi
onal information to this regard can be found on page (
Page 58). Airbag indicator lamp The airbag indicator lamp signals to you that there is a fault in the safety systems of the • airbags • belt tensioners i The operating principle of the airbags and additional information to this regard can be found starting on (
Page 43). Illuminates: • when the ignition is switched on G Danger of injury! If the indicator lamp does not come on when you switch on the ignition or does not go out again after a few seconds once the engine is running or comes on again, there is a fault. Some systems could be triggered unin
tentionally or not be triggered at all in the event of an accident with high dece
leration. In such cases, immediately have the safety system of your vehicle checked and repaired at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary speci
alist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required, e.g. in a smart center. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety
related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

What to do when ...

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198 >> Practical advice. The subsequent self
diagnosis of the safety systems yields the following results: Scenario 1: The airbag indicator lamp goes out after a maximum of 4 seconds: No fault detected. The airbag system is OK. Scenario 2: The airbag indicator lamp goes out after a maximum of 4 seconds for approximately 1 second, then it comes on again and stays on: A fault was detected (airbag warning).

Do not sit on the front passenger seat; this applies particularly to children. Find a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. ! If the airbag indicator lamp comes on du
ring a journey, take the car to a qualified spe
cialist workshop, e.g. a smart center, without delay. It is possible that the airbag and the belt tensioner could be activated unintentionally or will not function in the event of an accident. Turn signal light indicator lamps Flash: • when the ignition is switched on, if: •the turn signal indicator is switched on •the hazard warning lights are switched on Flash at double frequency: A turn signal light is faulty. Replace the lamp (see from (
Page 207)) or Find a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center.

What to do when ...

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Practical advice. 199

Battery indicator lamp Illuminates: • when the ignition is switched on. The indicator lamp goes out if the engine is running. Comes on during travel or does not go off af
ter the vehicle has started off: The battery is not being charged.

Do not drive any further! Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately. When you exit the vehicle, secure it against rolling away with the handbrake. Call a breakdown recovery service such as smartmove Assistance or a qualified speci
alist workshop such as a smart center. ! The drive belt may have broken. If this oc
curs, the engine may suffer damage if driven any further. Oil pressure indicator lamp i The oil pressure indicator lamp is a war
ning light that displays low oil pressure. Check your engine's oil level at regular inter
vals (see page 138). Illuminates: • when the ignition is switched on. The indicator lamp goes out when the engi
ne is started and there is sufficient oil pressure. • while en route: Do not drive any further! Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately. When you exit the vehicle, secure it against rolling away with the handbrake. Call a breakdown recovery service such as smartmove Assistance or a qualified speci
alist workshop such as a smart center. Goes out before the engine starts: The indicator lamp is faulty. Check the oil level. Find a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. ! Continuing to drive the car or keeping the engine running may damage the engine.

What to do when ...

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200 >> Practical advice. Engine check indicator lamp Illuminates: • when the ignition is switched on. The indicator lamp goes out after the engi
ne is started or after ten seconds if the en
gine electronics are functioning properly. • while en route:

Find a qualified specialist workshop imme
diately, e.g. a smart center. Engine The engine will not start: Check that • the gearshift lever is in position N, • the brake pedal has been pressed, • the gear indicator in the multi
function dis
play shows an N. The engine does not start within four seconds: Wait a moment. Repeat the start process. The engine will not start at all: When you exit the vehicle, secure it against rolling away with the handbrake. Call a breakdown recovery service such as smartmove Assistance or a qualified speci
alist workshop such as a smart center. Keys If you have lost the key to the car, you can get a spare key from a qualified specialist work
shop (such as a smart center) following an identity check. Acoustic warning signals Mechanical/acoustic brake pad display The car is equipped with a mechanical/acous
tic brake pad display. If you can hear a conti
nuous noise from the front axle when braking, you should take the car to a qualified specia
list workshop, e.g. a smart center.

What to do when ...

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Practical advice. 201 Anti
theft warning system An optical and acoustic alarm is given when the warning system is switched on • by a door or the tailgate being opened, • when the vehicle's interior is entered, • if there is motion inside the vehicle, • if the vehicle is tilted. The alarm is also triggered if the left door is opened with the key. To switch off the alarm: Insert the key in the ignition. or Press the or button on the key. The alarm switches off. Coolant When eight segments of the coolant tempera
ture display (see page 112) are dark, the in
dicator lamp in the instrument panel illuminates and the °C symbol begins to flash. Do not drive any further! Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately. Secure the vehicle against rolling away. Call a breakdown recovery service such as smartmove Assistance or a qualified speci
alist workshop such as a smart center. If the temperature continues to increase, the eight segments will also start to flash after 15 seconds. Avoid driving at high engine speeds and do not drive fast. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately. Apply the handbrake to secure the vehicle against rolling away. Do not drive any further! Call a breakdown recovery service such as smartmove Assistance or a qualified speci
alist workshop such as a smart center. ! Continuing to drive the car or keeping the engine running may lead to the engine being destroyed. If the coolant level has fallen: Top up the coolant. Have the reason for the loss of coolant in
vestigated by a qualified specialist work
shop, e.g. a smart center.

What to do when ...

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202 >> Practical advice. Refuelling If all segments of the fuel tank gauge (see page 112) are flashing, there is a problem in transferring the fill level information.

Find a filling station, fill up and continue driving using the kilometre display. Find a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center.

Opening/closing in emergencies

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Practical advice. 203 Unlocking the vehicle You can unlock the vehicle centrally by unlo
cking the left door using the car key. The lock cylinder is fitted with a cap. The anti
theft warning system must be deac
tivated by pressing the button on the key before unlocking. 1 Cover cap 2 Lock cylinder Remove the cap 1 over the lock cylinder 2. Unlock the vehicle. i Only for certain countries: You can lock the vehicle centrally by locking the left door using the car key. Locking the vehicle If you can no longer lock the car using the re
mote control and you do not have a spare transmitter battery on hand, please proceed as follows: Open the driver's door. Ensure that the key is turned to position 0 in the ignition. Press the central locking switch until the door lock display starts to flash. Turn the key in the ignition to position 1 and then to position 0. Take the key with you out of the vehicle and close the doors. The car is now locked. P72.10
3348
31

Opening/closing in emergencies

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204 >> Practical advice. Closing the rear soft top If the rear soft top does not lock properly af
ter being closed, proceed as follows:

Stop. Ensure that the key is turned to position 1 in the ignition. Fold up the rear soft top completely. The rear soft top stops in the unlocked po
sition. Within one minute, press twice on on the convertible top switch for about 15 se
conds. The rear soft top closes the locking hooks. Close the sunroof top fully. Find a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center.

Changing the batteries

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Practical advice. 205 Notes The transmitter battery in the remote control is almost spent when the turn signal indica
tors flash rapidly nine times in a row when the car is locked. i If you do not replace the transmitter bat
tery, after about 100 more times you will no longer be able to lock or unlock the car using the remote control. Replace the transmitter battery. or Have the transmitter battery replaced by a qualified specialist workshop such as a smart center. Replacing the transmitter battery You need a CR 1225 button cell. ! Replace the remote control's transmitter battery every two years at the latest. Other
wise there is a danger of leakage. The remote control could be destroyed. 1 Key casing top half Open the top half of the key casing 1 using a coin. G Danger of poisoning! Batteries contain toxic and caustic sub
stances. For this reason, keep batteries away from children. If a battery is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. P80.35
2288
31

Changing the batteries

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206 >> Practical advice. 2 Transmitter battery

Remove the transmitter battery 2 from the board. Insert the new transmitter battery. ! Check the polarity when inserting the new transmitter battery. You could otherwise da
mage parts of the electrical system. Press both halves of the key casing toge
ther again. P80.35
2289
31

Replacing bulbs

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Practical advice. 207 About replacing bulbs Bulbs and lamps are an essential part of the vehicle's safety systems. That is why you must always make sure that all lamps are working properly. i You should have your headlight beam set
ting checked regularly, or at least once a ye
ar. G Danger of burns! Bulbs and lamps can be very hot. You should therefore allow them to cool down before you change them. Otherwise you could be burned if you touch them. Keep bulbs out of the reach of children. Children could otherwise damage them, for example, and injure themselves. Never use a bulb which has been drop
ped. Such a bulb may explode and injure you. H7 bulbs are pressurised and could ex
plode when you change them, particularly if they are very hot. You should therefore wear eye protection and gloves when you are replacing them.

Replacing bulbs

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208 >> Practical advice. Overview Front bulbs Rear bulbs P82.10
4526
31 Bulb Model 1 Turn signal indicator PY 21W 2 Low beam light H7 55W 3 Parking light W 5W 4 Front fog lamp H 11 5 High beam light H7 55W 6 Side turn signal lights WY 5W Bulb Model 7 Third brake lamp W 16W 8 Brake lamp/tail light 12 V 21/5 W 9 Turn signal indicator 12 V 21 W a Reflector
b Backup lamp 12 V 21 W c Licence plate lighting C 5W d Rear fog lamp 12 V 21 W

Replacing bulbs

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Practical advice. 209 Before replacing bulbs • Switch the lights and the ignition off in or
der to prevent any short circuits. • Handle the bulbs only with a clean cloth that is free of grease. • Do not hold the bulbs by the glass. • Do not handle the bulbs with wet or greasy fingers. • Use only identical bulbs with the same wat
tage. • Have the following bulbs replaced only in a qualified specialist workshop such as a smart center: •Front fog lamps •Parking lights Replacing front bulbs Switch off the lights. Turn off the ignition. Left headlight (mirror image of right head
light) 1 Bulb holder for parking light 2 Bulb holder for turn signal indicator 3 Housing cover for low beam 4 Housing cover for high beam Low beam light To remove: Take off the cover 3. Detach the connector. Force the hook down and away at an angle and unhook. Remove the bulb. To install: Insert the new bulb. Fold the hook up and over and press tight. Attach the connector. Replace the cover 3. High beam light To remove: Take off the cover 4. Tilt the bulb holder down and remove it. Detach the bulb from the bulb holder. To install: Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder. Fit the bulb so that the retaining lug of the base plate is pointing up. Press the bulb into the holder until it is fully engaged. Replace the cover 4. P82.10
4529
31

Replacing bulbs

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210 >> Practical advice. Turn signal indicator

To remove: Turn the bulb holder 2 a quar
ter of a revolution to the left and remove. Press gently on the bulb and unscrew it an
ticlockwise. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder. To install: Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and screw in clockwise. The arrow on the bulb holder 2 must be in line with the line on the cover. Turn the bulb holder 2 a quarter of a revo
lution to the right. Side turn signal lights To remove: Open the door on the corres
ponding side a little. 1 Retaining lug Press on the retaining lug 1 in the direc
tion of the arrow until the housing of the side turn signal light disengages. Close the door. Use a suitable tool to loosen the turn signal light from the outside of the vehicle. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder. To install: Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and screw in clockwise. Press firmly on the housing of the side turn signal light in the wing. The housing engages. Replacing rear bulbs Switch off the lights. Turn off the ignition. Replacing tail lamps To remove: Open the lower tailgate. Fold the rear soft top/upper tailgate up. Remove the side cover in the luggage com
partment on the relevant side. P82.10
4556
31

Replacing bulbs

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Practical advice. 211 Left side illustrated as example 1 Retaining tabs 2 Connector Press on the retaining tabs 1 in the centre of the bulb holder from above and below. Remove the bulb holder from its compart
ment. Left bulb holder (mirror image of right head
light) 1 Brake lamp/tail light 2 Turn signal indicator 3 Retaining tabs 4 Backup lamp/rear fog lamp Press gently on the bulb and unscrew it an
ticlockwise. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder. To install: Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and screw in clockwise. Introduce the bulb holder into the openings for the bulbs and allow the retaining tabs to engage. Refit the cover in the luggage compartment. P82.10
4527
31 P82.10
4528
31

Replacing bulbs

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212 >> Practical advice. Replacing the third brake light 1 Retaining screws 2 Additional brake lamp 3 Bulb socket 4 Connector

To remove: Unscrew the retaining screws 1. Remove the additional brake lamp 2. Detach the connector 4 from the bulb so
cket 3. Turn the bulb anticlockwise and remove it from its mounting. Install in the reverse order. Replacing the interior light You need a 12 V 10 W bulb. 1 Connector 2 Bulb 3 Mount To remove: Use a flat object to lever the co
ver off from the front passenger side. Detach the connector 1 from the cover. Remove the bulb 2 from its mount 3. Insert the new bulb. To install: Attach the connector 1 to the cover. Fit the cover on the left in the opening and press on the right until you hear it engage. P82.10
4530
31 P82.20
2955
31

Replacing the wiper blades

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Practical advice. 213 About replacing wiper blades To have a clear view of things, • it is vital that you have wiper blades that are in perfect shape. • clean the wiper blades regularly with a cleaning agent. • remove any tough dirt stains with a sponge or brush. i Original wiper blades for your car are available from a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. Remove the key from the ignition. Lift the wiper arm up. Front wiper blades 1 Unlock 2 Fold away To remove: Press on the retaining springs 1 on both sides of the wiper blade. Fold the wiper blade away from the wiper arm 2 and detach it. To install: Attach the new wiper blade and swing it to the wiper arm. The retaining springs must audibly engage in the wiper arm. Rear wiper blades 1 Windscreen wipers 2 Remove windscreen wiper G Danger of injury! Remove the key from the ignition lock be
fore replacing the wiper blades. The windscreen wipers could otherwise be set in motion and injure you. P82.30
2606
31 P82.30
2607
31

Replacing the wiper blades

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214 >> Practical advice.

To remove: Fold the wiper arm away from the window until you feel it engage Turn the windscreen wiper 1 in the direc
tion of the arrow 2 until it comes out of its mounting. Remove the windscreen wiper 1. To install: Push the windscreen wiper 1 onto the wiper arm until you feel it engage. Turn the wiper blade so that it is parallel to the wiper arm. Fold the wiper arm back against the window. Adjusting the spray nozzles Check the setting of the spray nozzles at re
gular intervals. 1 Front spray nozzles 2 Rear spray nozzles To adjust: Use a needle to push the spray nozzles 1 or 2 up, down, to the right or to the left. i The spray nozzles are correctly adjusted if the jet of water strikes approximately the centre of the window. P82.30
2608
31

Flat tyre

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Practical advice. 215 Notes • Only use the tyre sealant in outside tempe
ratures ranging from
20 °C to +40 °C. • Do not remove any foreign objects such as nails or screws that have penetrated the ty
re. • Do not use the tyre sealant if the tyre has been damaged by being driven when insuf
ficiently inflated (e.g. bumps, cuts, cracks etc. on the tyre). • Allow escaped tyre sealant to dry, then peel it off. • Immediately wash all painted surfaces that came into contact with the tyre sealant using a damp cloth. • Avoid skin and eye contact with the tyre sealant. • Do not swallow the tyre sealant. • Allow the tyre sealant that is inside the da
maged tyre to dry and dispose of together with the tyre. • Do not use the tyre sealant after the expiry date has elapsed (see top of bottle). In
stead, have it replaced in a qualified tech
nical workshop, e.g. a smart center. Preparing the vehicle Park the car in a safe place on firm, non
slippery level ground as far from flowing traffic as possible. Switch on the hazard warning lights. Put the handbrake on. Put the gearshift control to position R. If you are carrying any passengers, ask them to get out of the car. Make sure that they do so well away from the danger area of the road. Set the warning triangle up a sufficient distance away, observing statutory regula
tions. Using the breakdown kit The breakdown kit can be used to seal cuts of up to approx. four millimetres in diameter on the tyre tread. You can travel for up to another 200 km on the sealed tyre. After driving for no more than another 200 km you should find a qualified technical workshop, e.g. a smart center, to have the sealed tyre replaced.

Flat tyre

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216 >> Practical advice. G Danger of injury! Do not allow the tyre sealant to come into contact with the skin, eyes or clothing! • If the tyre sealant comes into contact with the eyes, thoroughly rinse them immediately with clean water. • Immediately change out of any clothes contaminated with the tyre sealant. • If an allergic reaction occurs, consult a doctor immediately. G Danger of poisoning! Keep the tyre sealant away from children. • If the tyre sealant was swallowed, im
mediately rinse out mouth thoroughly and drink plenty of water. • Do not induce vomiting. Consult a doc
tor immediately. G Accident risk! Your safety is particularly at risk in the following cases, where the tyre sealant will be unable to repair the tyre: • Cuts or perforations of the tyre that are larger than 4 millimetres • If the rim is damaged • If the disc wheel is damaged • If you have been driving on tyres with very little or no air Do not drive any further. Consult a quali
fied specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required, e.g. a smart center. In particular, work rele
vant to safety or on safety
related sys
tems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Flat tyre

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Practical advice. 217 Do not remove any foreign object such as a screw or nail that has penetrated the tyre. Take the breakdown kit from the front pas
senger footwell (see page 192) and open it. 1 Filler hose with stopper 2 Operating instructions 3 Cable with connector 4 Flange 5 Pressure gauge 6 Drain plug 7 Sticker 8 Switch 9 Tyre sealant bottle Stick the sticker 7 in the driver's field of vision. Pull the cable 3 and the filler hose 1 from the housing. Unscrew the lid of the flange 4. Unscrew the lid of the tyre sealant bottle 9. Make sure that you do not damage the aluminium seal while doing so. Screw the tyre sealant bottle 9 onto the flange 4. This punctures the aluminium seal. Turn the duct cap of the valve of the faulty tyre. P40.10
4780
31 G Danger of injury! Comply with the manufacturer's safety instructions shown on the sticker on the compressor.

Flat tyre

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218 >> Practical advice.

Make sure that the drain plug 6 is comple
tely closed. Pull off the stopper of the filler hose 1 and screw the end of the hose onto the tyre val
ve. Insert the connector 3 into the 12V socket (see page 153). Ensure that the key in the ignition is turned to position 1. i The car's battery is drained by use of the compressor. You should therefore keep the engine running
in the open air
while pum
ping the tyre up. Press the switch 8 on the compressor to I. The compressor is switched on. The tyre is pumped up. Allow the compressor to run for ten minutes. By then the tyre pressure must have reached at least 1.8 bar (maximum 2.5 bar). ! Do not run the compressor for more than ten minutes. If you do so, there is a risk of overheating! If the pressure of 1.8 bar cannot be rea
ched, detach the filler hose 1 from the wheel again. Carefully drive the car 10 metres forward or backward to distribute the tyre sealant in the tyre. Then inflate the tyre again. Detach the filler hose 1 from the tyre. The tyre sealant bottle 9 remains screwed to the flange. Stow the breakdown kit securely in the ve
hicle. G Accident risk! If a pressure of 1.8 bar still cannot be re
ached after ten minutes, the tyre is too badly damaged. Do not drive any further. Consult a quali
fied specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required, e.g. a smart center. In particular, work rele
vant to safety or on safety
related sys
tems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Flat tyre

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Practical advice. 219 Continue your journey immediately so that the tyre sealant is distributed evenly around the tyre's interior and can seal the damaged point. After driving for about three kilometres or ten minutes, connect the filler hose again. Check the air pressure using the compres
sor's pressure gauge 5. ! If the pressure has fallen below 1.3 bar, do not continue your journey. If the pressure ex
ceeds 1.3 bar, use the compressor to increase the tyre pressure to the level indicated on the fuel filler flap. Carefully drive to the next qua
lified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. Check the tyre pressure at frequent intervals. ! The manufacturer is unable to guarantee that all tyre punctures can be repaired with the breakdown kit, in particular cuts or per
forations with a diameter of more than four millimetres or away from the tyre's tread. The manufacturer is not liable for damage sustai
ned through improper use of the breakdown kit. G Accident risk! Do not exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h. The "max. 80 km/h" sticker must be affixed within the driver's field of vision. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affected. G Accident risk! If the tyre pressure is below 1.3 bar, the tyre is too badly damaged. Do not drive any further. Consult a quali
fied specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required, e.g. a smart center. In particular, work rele
vant to safety or on safety
related sys
tems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Flat tyre

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220 >> Practical advice. Changing a wheel G Accident risk! After every wheel change have the tigh
tening torque checked at a qualified spe
cialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required, e.g. in a smart center. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety
related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. The wheels could work loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 110 Nm. For safety reasons, smart recommends that you only use the appropriate wheel bolts that have been approved by smart or wheel bolts of the same standard. Information on this is available from any qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. G Accident risk! Exceeding the quoted tyre load capacity and the permissible speed limit can re
sult in tyre damage or tyre failure. You could lose control over your vehicle and cause an accident, injuring yourself or others as a result. Only use wheels of the dimensions stated in the registration documents. Please note in particular the customer
specific approval regulations for tyres. These regulations may specify the use of a particular tyre type for your car, or prohibit the use of certain tyre types that are permitted in other countries. The use of a particular type of tyre may moreover be recommended for certain regions and areas of use. Information on tyres is available from a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center.

Flat tyre

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Practical advice. 221 Removing a wheel 1 Jack1 2 Jacking point G Accident risk! After every wheel change, have the tigh
tening torque checked at a qualified spe
cialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. smart recom
mends that you have this done in a smart center. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety
related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. The wheels could work loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 110 Nm. For safety reasons, smart recommends that you use only the appropriate wheel bolts approved by smart. 1 Not included in delivery specification P40.10
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31 G Danger of injury! Position a suitable jack only at one of the appropriate jacking points. If you do not position the jack correctly, the vehicle can: • Slip off the jack • Injure you or others • Become damaged

Flat tyre

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222 >> Practical advice.

Park the car on a level surface. Press the brake pedal. Put the handbrake on. Put the gearshift control to position R. Take your foot off the brake pedal. Switch off the engine. You may need to lever the wheel trim cap* from the wheel rim. Use a suitable wheel bolt spanner to loosen the wheel bolts anticlockwise, but do not unscrew them all the way out. Place a suitable jack 1 at one of the appro
priate jacking points 2. These can be iden
tified by impressions in the door sill area. The contact surface of the jack support must be positioned vertically below the ja
cking point 2. Raise the car using the jack 1 up until the wheel is completely off the ground. Unscrew the wheel bolts and remove the wheel. Fitting a new wheel G Danger of injury! A jack is designed only to raise the vehic
le for a short time while a wheel is being changed. If you intend to work under the vehicle, place the vehicle on stands. Make sure that the jack is placed on solid , non
slippery, level ground. Do not use wooden blocks or similar as jacking sup
ports. The jack would no longer be able to achieve its load
bearing capacity due to the restricted height. Do not start the engine at any time while the wheel is being changed. Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being supported by the jack. If you raise the car in a manner other than that de
scribed, it could topple off the jack (e.g. as a result of starting the engine, ope
ning or closing a door or the tailgate). G Accident risk! Only use wheel bolts that have been desi
gned for the wheel and the vehicle. Other bolts could work loose. Do not tighten the wheel bolts completely while the vehicle is still jacked up. The vehicle could topple off the jack.

Flat tyre

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Practical advice. 223 Fit the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts by hand using the wheel bolt spanner. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack. Tighten the wheel bolts firmly using the wheel bolt spanner (tightening torque: 110 Nm). ! If the newly mounted wheels exhibit any imbalance, have this checked and rectified by a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. G Accident risk! Replace damaged or corroded wheel bolts. Never oil or grease wheel bolts. If a wheel hub thread is damaged, you must not drive the vehicle any further. Consult a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist know
ledge and tools to carry out the work re
quired, e.g. a smart center. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety
re
lated systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Only use wheel bolts that have been desi
gned for the wheel and the vehicle. Other bolts could work loose. G Accident risk! Have the tightening torque checked im
mediately after a wheel is changed. The wheels could work loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 110 Nm.

Battery

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224 >> Practical advice. About the battery Always observe the following safety notes and protective measures when handling the batte
ry. For safety reasons, smart recommends that you only use batteries that have been appro
ved by smart or batteries of equal quality. Information on this is available from any qua
lified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. Vehicles with a petrol engine: • 12 volts and 42 ampere hours • 12 volts und 61 ampere hours (cold zone) G Risk of injury Comply with safety precautions and take protective measures when handling bat
teries. Risk of explosion Fire, naked flames and smo
king are therefore prohibited when handling batteries. Avo
id creating sparks. Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Wear suitable protective clo
thing, especially gloves, an apron and facial protection. Immediately rinse acid splas
hes off with clean water. Con
sult a doctor if necessary. Wear eye protection. Immediately rinse acid splas
hes off with clean water. Con
sult a doctor if necessary.

Battery

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Practical advice. 225 ! Do not operate the vehicle without a batte
ry fitted, otherwise its electrical equipment could be damaged. ! Make sure that • you do not mix up the terminal clips. The battery could otherwise be destroyed. • you never allow a spanner or other metal parts to come into contact with both battery terminals or with the positive terminal and the car body at the same time. There could otherwise be a short
circuit. Keep children away. Observe this Owner's Manual. G Danger of explosion! Do not place any metal objects on a bat
tery. You could otherwise cause a short circuit and the battery's highly flammable gas mixture could ignite. G Danger of explosion! If the positive terminal of the connected battery is allowed to make contact with vehicle components, there could be a short circuit which could ignite the highly explosive gas mixture generated by the battery. You and others could sustain se
rious injuries as a result. • When disconnecting the battery, always disconnect first the negative terminal, then the positive terminal. • When connecting the battery, always connect first the positive terminal, then the negative terminal. • Do not loosen or disconnect the batte
ry terminal clips while the engine is running. H Environmental note Do not dispose of batteries with the hou
sehold rubbish. Dispose of defective bat
teries in an environmentally responsible manner. Bring them to a smart center or a collec
tion point for old batteries.

Battery

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226 >> Practical advice. Installing and removing the bat
tery Removing the battery 1 Footrest 2 Fastening screws

Switch off the engine. Switch off all electrical consumers. Open the front passenger door. Push the front passenger seat all the way back. Fold the carpet away. Unscrew the two fastening screws 2 of the footrest in an anticlockwise direction. Pull the footrest 1 sideways out of the ve
hicle. 3 Negative terminal 4 Positive terminal 5 Battery mount Unscrew first the negative terminal 3 and then the positive terminal 4. Unscrew the battery mount 5. Remove the battery. P54.10
2747
31 P54.10
2748
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Battery

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Practical advice. 227 Charging the battery ! Only use chargers of a correct and suitab
le voltage. ! Never attempt to recharge a frozen batte
ry. Have the battery checked by a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. The housing could be damaged. ! Disconnect the battery for rapid charging prior to using the charger. Installing the battery Switch off any electrical consumers that are active. Place the battery in the appropriate place. Screw the battery mount 5 in. Screw on first the positive terminal 4, then the negative terminal 3. Fit the positive terminal cover. Fit the footrest. Tips on battery care Your car's battery requires no maintenance in normal vehicle operation (DIN 43539/T2). However, have the battery's charge status and acid level checked at the start of the cold season by a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. The battery stoppers on the top must be ope
ned to check the acid level. Acid must come up to MAX mark. G Danger of injury! When charging the battery, deflagration can occur due to gases escaping from the battery. Avoid creating sparks. Keep na
ked flames away from the battery and do not smoke. Do not touch the battery terminal with metal objects and do not remove the bat
tery charger's terminal clamps until the battery charger has been switched off and no further gas is being discharged by the batteries. Only charge the battery in a well ventila
ted area. There is a risk of acid burns during the charging procedure due to the gases which escape from the battery. Do not lean over the battery when it is being charged. G Danger of injury! Never attempt to charge the installed battery. As the battery is being charged, gases can escape and generate minor ex
plosions, which may injure you and other persons or cause damage to the paint
work or acid corrosion on the vehicle.

Battery

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228 >> Practical advice. If the car is used almost exclusively for short trips, recharge the battery approximately every three months. This will preserve your vehicle's startability and prolong the batte
ry's operating life. Disconnect the car's battery for extended pe
riods of non
use and recharge approximately every six months. If the car is left for extended periods of time (three to four weeks) with the battery still connected, it must be recharged.

Jump
starting

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Practical advice. 229 If your battery is flat and the car will not start, another vehicle may be able to help you start. Start your car's engine up using jumper ca
bles and the battery of the vehicle that is hel
ping. Observe the following instructions when doing this. Notes • Only use batteries with identically rated voltages (12 volt). • Ensure that the capacity of the battery in the assisting vehicle is not significantly lo
wer than that of the discharged battery. • Use jumper cables of a suitable cross
sec
tion and insulated cable clamps; these are available from a qualified workshop such as a smart center. • Ensure that the vehicles do not contact each other. • Position the jumper cables such that they cannot be caught by rotating parts in the engine compartment. • Do not disconnect the discharged battery from the vehicle's electrical system. G Danger of injury! There is a risk of acid burns when jump
starting a vehicle or recharging the bat
tery due to escaping gases. Do not lean over the battery! G Danger of explosion! Gases escaping from the battery during jump
starting may cause minor explosi
ons. Avoid creating sparks. Keep naked flames away from the battery and do not smoke. Comply with safety precautions and take protective measures when handling bat
teries .

Jump
starting

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230 >> Practical advice. Jump
start assistance 1 Positive terminal of your own car 2 Negative terminal of the other battery 3 Positive terminal of the other battery 4 Negative terminal of your own car

Turn off the engine of both vehicles. Put the gearshift lever to N. Switch off all electrical consumers. Remove the battery cover. Connect the positive terminals 1 and 3 with the red jumper cable. Start with your own battery 1. Connect the negative terminals 2 and 4 of the two batteries with the black starter ca
ble. Start with the battery 2 of the assis
ting vehicle. Allow the engine of the assisting vehicle to idle. Start your own car's engine. If the engine does not start immediately, wait about 60 seconds before making ano
ther attempt. If the engine will not start, call a breakdown recovery service, e.g. smartmove Assis
tance, or a qualified specialist workshop such as a smart center. Removing the jumper cables Do not switch on electrical consumers such as the blower or the rear window heater un
til the engine is running.
Do not switch on the lights! This helps reduce the danger of any spar
king when removing the jumper cables. Let the engine run for two to three minutes until it is running smoothly. Disconnect the jumper cable from the nega
tive poles 2 and 4 of the batteries. Start with your own battery 4. Disconnect the jumper cable from the posi
tive poles 1 and 3 of the batteries. Have the battery checked by a qualified specialist workshop such as a smart center. P54.10
2749
31

Jump
starting

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Practical advice. 231 Roll starting If the starter is faulty you can try to start the car by letting it run down a steep hill. Press the brake pedal. Ensure that the key is turned to position 1 in the ignition. Push the gearshift lever to position + and hold it there. Take your foot off the brake pedal. Press the accelerator all the way down. As the speed of the car increases, the clutch is automatically engaged and the en
gine starts. Release the gearshift lever. Accelerate.

Towing

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232 >> Practical advice. About towing • Only people with a certain amount of expe
rience should tow. • The ignition must be switched on. • If the car is being towed, the gearshift lever must be set to position N and the multi
function display must show N. • Ideally, you should have your car towed by a vehicle from a qualified specialist work
shop, such as a smart center. • Observe the national statutory regulations concerning the towing of vehicles. • The maximum towing speed should not ex
ceed 50 km/h (approx. 30 mph). • The maximum towing distance should not exceed 50 km (approx. 30 miles). • Do not tow the vehicle long distances. If you want to transport the vehicle long dis
tances, you must use a trailer. • The best way of towing is to use a tow bar. If a tow rope is used, elastic polyamide ropes or polyamide belts should be used. • The tow rope must never be attached to the base rack! • The towing eyes on both vehicles involved in the towing process must be on the same si
de. • The car should only be towed or tow another vehicle by means of the towing eyes. • The towed vehicle may not be heavier than the towing vehicle. • For safety reasons, recovery or lashing down of the car by means of the towing eye is not allowed. Failure to observe this could result in the towing eye being ripped out of its mounting and people being injured! • Towing the car with a base carrier moun
ted is not permissible. • The vehicle must not be towed by the base carrier*!

Towing

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Practical advice. 233 Attaching a towing eye The towing eye is located under the carpet in the front passenger footwell. 1 Towing eye Take the towing eye 1 out of the footrest in the front passenger footwell. Front cover 1 Cover Remove the cover 1 using a suitable ob
ject. Rear cover 2 Cover Remove the cover 2 using a suitable ob
ject. Attaching the towing eye Screw the towing eye as far as it will go and tighten it. Secure the towing rope or tow bar to the to
wing eye. P68.00
4546
31 P88.20
2929
31 P88.20
2930
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Towing

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234 >> Practical advice. Towing the vehicle

Switch on the ignition. Press the brake pedal. Put the gearshift lever in position N. An N appears in the gear indicator in the multi
function display. ! The vehicle may only be towed when • the gearshift lever is in position N, • the multi
function display shows N, • you are certain that no gear is engaged. If the battery is completely flat, you should have your car towed by a vehicle from a qua
lified specialist workshop such as a smart center. G Accident risk! Have the car towed away with a tow bar if the engine cannot be started. There is no assistance for the electric power steering system* when the engine is not running. You will then need to use considerably more effort to steer and brake the car. If you are tow
starting or towing away another car, its weight must not exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight of your car. Only tow the vehicle short distances.

Fuses

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Practical advice. 235 The electric fuses in your car are used to dis
connect faulty circuits. If a fuse blows, this means that the components after it, and their functions, will no longer work. ! Blown fuses must be replaced with equiva
lent fuses (recognisable by colour and am
perage) that have the amperages which are recommended in the fuse assignment. Only change fuses when the vehicle is parked. Also switch off all consumers as well as the ig
nition. If a newly replaced fuse blows again, have the cause of the problem determined and recti
fied in a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. Changing a fuse The fuse box is located on the left
hand side below the cockpit. Switch off all electrical consumers and the ignition before replacing a fuse. From the fuse assignment (see page 237), work out which fuse belongs to the failed consumer. Remove the particular fuse. Replace the defective fuse with a new one of identical amperage. G Fire hazard! Only use fuses which have been approved by smart vehicles or fuses offering the same protection and which have the cor
rect amperage for the respective system. Information on this is available from any qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. A circuit overload could otherwise cause a fire. Do not attempt to repair or bridge faulty fuses. Have the cause determined and rectified by a qualified specialist work
shop, e.g. a smart center. P54.15
2977
31

Fuses

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236 >> Practical advice. Fuse box Front side 1
w Number of the fuse R1
R9 Number of the relay Rear x
; Number of the fuse P54.15
2978
31 P54.15
2979
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Fuses

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Practical advice. 237 Fuse assignment No. Consumer Amperage Colour 1 Starter 15 A Blue 2 Windscreen wipers 25 A Neutral 3 Power window, left and right 20 A Yellow 4 Interior fan 25 A Neutral 5 Front fog lamps 10 A Red 6 Parking light, right, motor control unit 7.5 A Brown 7 Parking light, left 7.5 A Brown 8 Engine 25 A Neutral 9 Engine 7.5 A Brown 10 Engine control unit 15 A Blue 11 esp 25 A Neutral 12 Switches strip, onboard diagnosis socket, turn signal indicator, rear fog lamp, transmission control unit 10 A Red 13


14 Charge air cooler, air conditioner compressor 15 A Blue 15 Audio, subwoofer, interior light 15 A Blue 16


17 Rear window wiper (for fortwo coupé only) 15 A Blue 18 esp, power steering, airbag, instrument panel 10 A Red 19 Motor control unit, on
board diagnosis socket, transmission control unit 7.5 A Brown 20 Air conditioning system, outside mirror adjustment, washer pump, audio, heated seats, gearshift lever control unit 10 A Red 21 12 V power socket, cigarette lighter 15 A Blue 22 Low beam light, left 7.5 A Brown

Fuses

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238 >> Practical advice. 23 Low beam light, right 7.5 A Brown 24 Brake lamp, rain/light sensor, combination switch left 15 A Blue 25 Front lamp, right 7.5 A Brown 26 Front lamp, left 7.5 A Brown 27 Engine control unit 7.5 A Brown 28 Rear window heater (fortwo coupé only), engine cooling fan 40 A Orange 29 Soft top (fortwo cabrio only) 30 A Green 30 Gearshift lever control unit 40 A Orange 31 Horn, doors, central locking 20 A Yellow 32


33 Ignition 50 A Red 34 esp 40 A Orange 35 Power steering 30 A Green R1 Mirror heating 5 A Light brown R2 Fuel pump 15 A Blue R3 Backup fuse (ignition)

R4 Backup fuse (ignition)

R5 Backup fuse (batt. +)

R6 Backup fuse (batt. +)

R7 Backup fuse (batt. +)

R8 Backup fuse (batt. +)

R9 Seat heating 20 A Yellow No. Consumer Amperage Colour

>> Technical data.

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Vehicle electronics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Vehicle identification plates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Tyres and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Loads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Service fluids and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

Vehicle electronics

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242 >> Technical data. Modifications to the engine elec
tronics ! Always have the engine electronics and associated parts such as control units, sen
sors or connecting lines serviced in a quali
fied specialist workshop such as a smart center. Otherwise vehicle parts could wear out more quickly and the vehicle may lose its warranty and operating approval. Retrofitted electrical/electronic equipment Electrical and electronic equipment can en
danger the operating safety of the vehicle. If you retrofit such equipment, make sure that it has type approval and bears the e symbol. The e symbol can be obtained from the equipment manufacturer or authorised test institute. ! Damage and consequential damage resul
ting from you having retrofitted equipment in the vehicle will not be covered by smart's warranty. If you fit mobile phones or two
way radios in the vehicle, you must have them approved. smart approves the installation of mobile pho
nes and two
way radios if these are installed properly and with a low
reflection exterior aerial. The transmitting power of the mobile phone or two
way radio must not exceed the maximum transmitting power listed below. G Accident risk! Only have work on the engine electronics and related components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required, e.g. in a smart center. In particular, work re
levant to safety or on safety
related sys
tems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Vehicle electronics

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Technical data. 243 i In the event that electrical/electronic de
vices are fitted that were not installed in com
pliance with the above
mentioned installation specifications, the vehicle's operating appro
val may be rendered null and void (EU Direc
tive 95/54/EC). On
board diagnosis socket (OBD) The onboard diagnosis socket is located on the right in the footwell on the left side of the vehicle. 1 On
board diagnosis socket G Accident risk! Two
way radios may interfere with the vehicle electronics and thereby jeopar
dise the operational safety of the vehicle and your safety if • they do not have an exterior aerial, • the exterior aerial is not reflection
free, • the exterior aerial has been fitted in
correctly. The excessive electromagnetic radiation produced may constitute a health hazard to yourself and others. The use of an ex
terior aerial is advised because of the possible health risks that research indi
cates may be posed by electromagnetic fields. For that reason you should always have the exterior aerial installed by a quali
fied specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required, e.g. a smart center. In particular, work rele
vant to safety or on safety
related sys
tems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Frequency range (band) Max. transmission power (watts) Short wave (<50 MHz) 100 Wavelength 2 m 50 Wavelength 0.7 m 35 Wavelength 0.25 m = D + E networks 10 P54.22
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Vehicle identification plates

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244 >> Technical data. Vehicle identification plate with vehicle identification number (VIN) and paint code number The vehicle identification plate is located in the door frame on the driver's side. 1 Vehicle identification plate

Open the driver's door. You can now see the vehicle identification plate 1. Example of a vehicle identification plate 1 Country of manufacture 2 Paint code number 3 Vehicle manufacturer 4 EC operating approval number 5 Vehicle identification number (VIN) 6 Permitted gross weight 7 Permitted axle load at front 8 Permitted axle load at rear Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number can be found on the rear right on the floor plate un
der the carpet in the luggage compartment. 1 Vehicle identification number Open the luggage compartment. Fold the carpet back. P00.01
3350
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3352
31 P00.01
3349
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Vehicle identification plates

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Technical data. 245 Engine number The engine number is indented into the engine block. For more information, contact any smart center. Information signs Left
hand drive version illustrated 1 Airbag information signs (sun visor/roof rail) 2 Fuel type/tyre pressure table 3 VIN 4 smartmove Assistance sticker 5 Vehicle identification plate with vehicle identification number 6 Service label 7 Coolant warning label P00.01
3348
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Engine

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 255 · Applies to: 451

246 >> Technical data. Engine specifications Petrol engines fortwo coupé/fortwo cabrio Rated output 52 kW 62 kW at engine speed 5800 rpm 5250 rpm Rated torque 92 Nm 120 Nm at engine speed 4500 rpm 3500 rpm Number of cylinders 3 3 Valves per cylinder 4 4 Total displacement 999 cm³ 999 cm³

Performance

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Technical data. 247 Final values were not available at the time of going to press. Speeds Acceleration/elasticity Maximum speed (km/h) Petrol engines fortwo coupé/fortwo cabrio 52 kW 62 kW 1st gear 2nd gear 3rd gear 4th gear 5th gear The maximum speed is limited electronically Maximum speed, km/h (mph) Petrol engines fortwo coupé/fortwo cabrio 52 kW 62 kW 0 to 100 km/h 80 to 120 km/h in 5th gear

Tyres and wheels

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 257 · Applies to: 451

248 >> Technical data. ! For safety reasons, smart recommends ty
res that have been approved by smart or ty
res of the same standard. These tyres have been chosen to suit control systems such as abs and esp. If you use other tyres, smart is unable to accept any responsibility for dama
ge resulting from their use. Information on this is available from any qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. Dimensional deviations and a change in the way the tyres are compressed under load du
ring operation could in addition cause them to rub against the body or axle components. This could result in damage to the tyre or vehicle. i More information on tyres and wheels can be obtained from a qualified specialist work
shop, e.g. a smart center. There is a table showing the tyre pressure on the inside of your car's fuel filler flap. More information about the tyre pressure can be found in "Operation" (
Page 173).

Tyres and wheels

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Technical data. 249 Tyres 15" tyres 52 kW/62 kW Front axle Tyres 155/60 R15 175/55 R15 Wheel 4.5 Jx15 ET 23.5 5J x15 ET 34 Rear axle Tyres 175/55 R15 195/50 R15 Wheel 5.5J x15 ET 22 6.5 Jx15 ET 34.5 16" tyres 52 kW/62 kW Front axle Tyres 175/50 R16 Wheel 5.5 Jx16 ET 33,5 Rear axle Tyres 215/40 R16 Wheel 7 Jx16 ET 38.5

Tyres and wheels

Fortwo_Coupe_451_2007_Operating_Manual_260p.pdf · p. 259 · Applies to: 451

250 >> Technical data. Tyre pressures Summer and winter Front Rear 155/60 R15 front

175/55 R15 rear 2.0 bar 2.2 bar 175/55 R15 front

195/50 R15 rear 1.8 bar 2.2 bar 175/50 R16 front

215/40 R16 rear 1.8 bar 2.2 bar

Vehicle weights

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Technical data. 251 The kerb weight (according to Directive 92/ 21/EEC) includes the driver (75 kg) and all operating fluids (tank 90 % full). Optional ex
tras will increase the kerb weight and reduce the payload. Weights fortwo coupé fortwo cabrio 52 kW 62 kW 52 kW 62 kW Unladen weight 750 kg 780 kg 790 kg 820 kg Payload 270 kg 270 kg 230 kg 230 kg of which maximum load in the luggage com
partment, 50 kg 50 kg 50 kg 50 kg Permitted gross weight 1020 kg 1050 kg 1020 kg 1050 kg Luggage compartment volume according to VDA 220
340 l 220
340 l 220
340 l 220
340 l

Loads

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252 >> Technical data. fortwo coupé/ fortwo cabrio max. permitted axle load, front axle 440 kg max. permitted axle load, rear axle 660 kg max. permitted roof load None G Accident risk! Do not load the roof of the car and do not mount a roof rack! This may significantly impair driving dy
namics and lead to accidents.

Vehicle dimensions

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Technical data. 253 Length 2695 mm Width 1559 mm Height 1542 mm Wheelbase 1867 mm Tread width, front 1283 mm Tread width, rear 1385 mm Turning circle 8.75 m

Service fluids and capacities

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254 >> Technical data. Fuel Tank capacity Petrol engines Fuel tank fortwo coupé/fortwo cabrio Capacity 33 l of which reserve 5 l Fuel fortwo coupé/fortwo cabrio Premium unleaded, EN 228,
at least 95RON/85MON

Service fluids and capacities

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Technical data. 255 Fuel consumption The following data were evaluated in accor
dance with the EC Directive (1999/100/EC). All data are valid for basic version vehicles with catalytic converter. In practice, fuel consumption may be higher than the values determined and cited in the EC guidelines (1999/100/EC), as in everyday use different operating conditions may prevail, such as individual driving styles, additional equipment, different road surfaces and wea
ther conditions. The fuel consumption values given by the EC Directive (1999/100/EC) serve solely as a means of comparison in certain given conditi
ons. Any qualified specialist workshop such as a smart center will be able to provide further details. Refer to the COC papers (EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY) for the currently applicable fuel consumption ratings. These papers are handed to you at the point of vehicle delivery. Final values were not available at the time of going to press. Fuel consumption in accordance with 1999/100/EC Petrol engines 52 kW 62 kW Urban Non
urban Combined Range Emissions standard CO2 emissions

Service fluids and capacities

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256 >> Technical data. Engine oil Choosing the right type of oil Always use engine oils that have been appro
ved by smart or equivalent engine oils. Information on this is available from any qua
lified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. ! Do not use special additives. They may lead to increased wear or engine damage. A quali
fied specialist workshop such as a smart cen
ter will be able to provide further details. Capacities Engine oil viscosity Viscosity is understood to mean the property of a liquid to resist its deformation. Viscosity also characterises the flow beha
viour of a liquid. In an engine oil, high visco
sity means that it is thick
flowing, while low viscosity means that it is thin
flowing. The viscosity of the engine oil must be such that it is possible to start the engine and sup
ply oil to the lubricating points at low tempe
ratures and that a coherent film of lubricant is guaranteed at high operating temperatures. Choose the SAE class (viscosity) of the engine oil according to the time of year. The following table shows the viscosity classes to be used as a function of the average air temperature. The temperature limits are guideline values and may be exceeded or not reached for short periods. Engine oil Petrol engines Replacement amount approx. 3.3 l P18.002056
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Service fluids and capacities

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Technical data. 257 Windscreen washer system Dosage depending on the outside temperature and in accordance with the manufacturer's in
structions1. Example of smartcare windscreen cleanser: Coolant The coolant is a mixture of water and anti
corrosion agent and antifreeze. It has the fol
lowing tasks in the cooling system: • Protection against corrosion • Protection against frost • Raising of the boiling point i When the vehicle is first delivered, it con
tains a coolant that provides protection against frost and corrosion. ! Only top up premixed coolant with the desired antifreeze. You could otherwise da
mage the engine. Always use a suitable coolant, even in coun
tries which have high temperatures! Otherwi
se the cooling system will not be sufficient protected against corrosion and the boiling point will be too low. If the anti
corrosion agent/antifreeze is filled as specified, the boiling point of the coolant will be about 130 °C. 1 Refer to the notes for use on the packaging. Temperatu
re Concentrate in summer : water Concentrate in winter :
water above 0 °C 1:100

10 °C
1:2
20 °C
1:1 G Fire hazard! Windscreen washer concentrate is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and smo
king are prohibited when windscreen washer concentrate is being handled.

Service fluids and capacities

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258 >> Technical data. The proportion of anti
corrosion agent/anti
freeze in the cooling system should • be at least 50 %. This protects the cooling system against freezing down to about
37 °C. • not exceed 55 % (frost protection down to
45 °C), as otherwise heat is harder to dis
sipate. If the vehicle has lost coolant, top up with equal parts water and anti
corrosion agent/ antifreeze. Always use anti
corrosion agents/antifreezes that have been approved by smart or offer equivalent protection. Information on this is available from any qua
lified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. Capacities Petrol engines Cooling system capaci
ty 4.3 l Proportion of anti
corrosion agent/anti
freeze 2.15 l

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