Fortwo 451 2009 NA Operator Manual
Operator's Manual
451
Table of contents
- Introduction p. 15
- Product information p. 15
- Operator’s Manual p. 15
- Warranty information p. 15
- Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of smart automobiles p. 16
- Maintenance p. 16
- Roadside Assistance p. 16
- Change of address or ownership p. 17
- Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada p. 17
- Operating safety p. 17
- Proper use of the vehicle p. 18
- Problems with your vehicle p. 18
- Reporting safety defects p. 18
- Reporting safety defects p. 18
- Vehicle data recording p. 19
- Information regarding electronic recording devices p. 19
- At a glance p. 22
- Exterior view p. 22
- Cockpit p. 24
- Overhead control panel p. 25
- Door control panel p. 25
- Instrument cluster (miles) p. 26
- Instrument cluster (kilometers) p. 28
- Steering wheel gearshift control p. 30
- Upper center console p. 30
- Lower center console p. 31
- Safety p. 34
- Occupant safety p. 34
- Introduction p. 34
- Seat belts p. 35
- Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and seat belt force limiters p. 37
- Air bags p. 37
- Occupant Classification System p. 41
- Children in the vehicle p. 45
- Panic alarm p. 48
- Driving safety systems p. 49
- Introduction p. 49
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) p. 49
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) p. 50
- Hydraulic brake assistant p. 51
- Activating the hazard warning flasher after an emergency braking maneuver p. 51
- Anti-theft systems p. 51
- Electronic immobilizer p. 51
- Anti-theft warning system* p. 51
- Tow-away alarm* and interior motion sensor* p. 52
- Controls p. 56
- Opening and closing p. 56
- Key p. 56
- Locking and unlocking from the outside p. 57
- Automatic locking p. 57
- Locking and unlocking from the inside p. 57
- Opening the doors from the inside p. 58
- Opening the upper tailgate on the coupé p. 58
- Opening the lower tailgate on the coupé p. 59
- Closing the tailgate(s) on the coupé p. 59
- Opening and closing the retractable soft top (cabriolet only) p. 60
- Opening the tailgate on the cabriolet p. 60
- Opening and closing the rear soft top (cabriolet only) p. 61
- Closing the tailgate on the cabriolet p. 61
- Starter switch positions p. 61
- Seats p. 62
- Safety notes p. 62
- Seat backrest tilt p. 63
- Seat fore and aft adjustment p. 63
- Seat height p. 63
- Passenger seat p. 63
- Seat heating* p. 64
- Mirrors p. 65
- Exterior rear view mirrors p. 65
- Interior rear view mirror p. 66
- Seat belts p. 66
- Fastening the seat belts p. 66
- Lighting p. 68
- Exterior lamp switch p. 68
- Combination switch (high beam, high-beam flasher and turn signals) p. 70
- Coming home function p. 71
- Front fog lamps p. 71
- Hazard warning flasher p. 72
- Interior lighting p. 72
- Windshield wipers p. 73
- Switching windshield wipers on and off p. 73
- Intermittent wiping p. 73
- Wiping with windshield washer fluid p. 74
- Rear window wiper/washer (coupé only) p. 74
- Soft top system (cabriolet only) p. 75
- Introduction p. 75
- Notes on the soft top system p. 75
- Opening and closing the retractable soft top p. 75
- Opening and closing the rear soft top p. 77
- Removing the side rails p. 77
- Mounting the side rails p. 79
- Side windows p. 80
- Opening and closing the side windows p. 80
- Driving and parking p. 81
- Starting p. 81
- Driving p. 82
- Reversing the vehicle p. 82
- Parking p. 82
- Turning off the engine p. 84
- Transmission p. 85
- Introduction p. 85
- Gear selector lever p. 85
- Shifting procedure p. 85
- Gear selector lever positions p. 86
- Driving tips p. 87
- Manual gearshifting p. 87
- Emergency operation (limp-home mode) p. 89
- Instrument cluster p. 90
- Multifunction display p. 90
- Selecting display for status indicator p. 93
- Auxiliary instruments* p. 95
- Adjusting instrument cluster illumination p. 95
- Audio system* p. 96
- smart radio 9* p. 96
- smart radio 10* p. 97
- smart sound package* p. 97
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) p. 97
- Notes on HVAC p. 97
- Control panels HVAC p. 98
- Switching HVAC on/off p. 99
- Setting the temperature p. 99
- Adjusting air vents p. 100
- Adjusting air distribution p. 101
- Adjusting air volume p. 101
- Defrosting p. 101
- Rear window defroster p. 102
- Air recirculation mode* p. 102
- Loading and storing p. 103
- Cup holder p. 103
- Cargo compartment cover blind with parcel net bag p. 103
- Coat hooks p. 105
- Storage compartments p. 105
- Loading instructions p. 107
- Useful features p. 108
- Sun visors p. 108
- Sun screen* (coupé only) p. 108
- Auxiliary power outlet p. 109
- Wheel cover* p. 109
- Operation p. 112
- The first 1000 miles (1500 km) p. 112
- At the gas station p. 112
- Refueling p. 112
- Check regularly and before a long trip p. 113
- Engine compartment p. 113
- Engine compartment cover p. 113
- Engine oil p. 114
- Front compartment p. 116
- Service flap p. 116
- Coolant p. 117
- Windshield/rear window washer system p. 118
- Brake fluid p. 119
- Tires and wheels p. 120
- Safety notes p. 120
- Important guidelines p. 120
- Recommended tire inflation pressure p. 121
- Checking tire inflation pressure p. 122
- Maximum tire inflation pressure p. 125
- Loading the vehicle p. 126
- Maximum tire load p. 128
- Direction of rotation p. 129
- Tire care and maintenance p. 129
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards p. 130
- Rotating tires p. 131
- Tire labeling p. 131
- Load identification p. 134
- DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) p. 135
- Tire ply material p. 136
- Tire and loading terminology p. 136
- Winter driving p. 138
- Winter tires p. 138
- Snow chains* p. 139
- Driving instructions p. 140
- Drinking and driving p. 140
- Pedals p. 140
- Power assistance p. 140
- Brakes p. 140
- Drive sensibly - save fuel p. 142
- Catalytic converter p. 142
- Tires p. 143
- Hydroplaning p. 143
- Tire traction p. 143
- Tire speed rating p. 144
- Winter driving instructions p. 144
- Standing water p. 145
- Passenger compartment p. 145
- Control and operation of radio transmitters p. 145
- Emission control p. 146
- Coolant temperature p. 146
- Driving abroad p. 146
- Symmetrical low beams p. 146
- Vehicle care p. 147
- Care tips p. 147
- Vehicle care p. 148
- Paintwork care p. 150
- Soft top system (cabriolet only) p. 151
- Practical hints p. 154
- Where will I find ...? p. 154
- Tire repair kit p. 154
- First-aid kit* p. 154
- Display messages p. 154
- What to do if ... p. 155
- Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster p. 155
- Warning and indicator lamps in the overhead control panel p. 165
- Engine p. 166
- Loss of key p. 166
- Acoustic warning signals p. 167
- Unlocking/locking manually p. 168
- Unlocking the vehicle p. 168
- Locking the vehicle p. 168
- Closing the rear soft top p. 168
- Replacing transmitter battery p. 169
- Notes p. 169
- Replacing battery p. 169
- Replacing bulbs p. 170
- About replacing bulbs p. 170
- Overview bulbs p. 171
- Replacing bulbs for front lamps p. 173
- Replacing bulbs for rear lamps p. 174
- Replacing the interior lighting p. 176
- Replacing wiper blades p. 176
- About replacing wiper blades p. 176
- Windshield wiper blades p. 177
- Rear window wiper blade p. 178
- Adjusting the washer jet nozzles p. 178
- Flat tire p. 178
- Preparing the vehicle p. 178
- Using the tire repair kit p. 179
- Notes p. 179
- Sealing a tire p. 180
- Wheel change p. 183
- Preparing the vehicle p. 183
- Removing the wheel p. 184
- Mounting the wheel p. 185
- Battery p. 186
- About the battery p. 186
- Disconnecting, removing, charging, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery p. 188
- Jump starting p. 189
- Jump start assistance p. 190
- Towing p. 191
- About towing p. 191
- Recommended towing method - Breakdown situation p. 191
- Emergency towing p. 192
- Flat towing p. 194
- Fuses p. 195
- Replacing a fuse p. 195
- Fuse box p. 196
- Fuse chart p. 198
- Technical data p. 202
- Parts service p. 202
- Warranty coverage p. 202
- Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet p. 202
- Engine electronics p. 202
- Work on engine electronics p. 202
- Retrofitting electrical and electronic devices p. 202
- On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD) p. 203
- Identification labels p. 204
- Signs and labels p. 204
- Certification label p. 204
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) p. 205
- Engine number p. 205
- Vehicle specification (model pure) p. 205
- Vehicle specification (model passion) p. 206
- Vehicle specification (model BRABUS) p. 207
- Rims and tires p. 208
- Notes p. 208
- Mobility p. 209
- Same size tires p. 210
- Mixed size tires p. 211
- Service fluids and capacities p. 211
- Notes p. 211
- Capacities p. 212
- Engine oils p. 212
- Engine oil additives p. 213
- Air conditioning refrigerant p. 213
- Brake fluid p. 213
- Premium unleaded gasoline p. 213
- Fuel requirements p. 214
- Gasoline additives p. 214
- Windshield/rear window washer system p. 214
- Coolants p. 215