Engine Oil - SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual

Engine compartment
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Warning!
The engine is equipped with a transistor
ized ignition system that utilizes high
voltage. Don not touch any components
(ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diag
nostic socket) of the ignition system
• while the engine is running
• while starting the engine
• if ignition is "on" and the engine is
turned manually
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>> Operation
> Opening: Grasp the strap on cargo com
partment floor 1 .
1
> Lift cargo compartment floor with the
strap.
4
> Engage hook into top mounting of cargo
compartment cover blind 5 .
2
> Remove fastening screw .
> Remove engine compartment cover
> Closing: Slide engine compartment cover
forward into the tabs provided.
> Tighten fastening screw 2 .
4
> Disengage hook from top mounting
> Fold cargo compartment floor 1 back
down.
> Push the right hand and left hand cargo
compartment floor edges under the edges
of the side panels.
> Close the tailgate.

Engine oil

The amount of oil your engine needs will de
pend on a number of factors, including driving
style. Increased oil consumption can occur
when
• the vehicle is new
3 . • the vehicle is driven at higher engine
speeds frequently
3 Engine oil consumption checks should only be
made after the vehicle break in period.
!
5
. Do not use any special lubricant additives,
as these may increase wear and damage the
drive assemblies. Using special additives not
approved by smart may cause damage not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
More information on this subject is available
at any smart center.