Page 1 Operating instructions smart fortwo coupé and smart fortwo cabrio...
Page 3: Let The Fun Begin
The Operating Instructions, Quick Guide, Service Booklet and list of smart centers constitute part of the car itself. 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.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Shift lever console ........ 56 smart sound package* ......88 >>Child friendly. Child restraint systems* ..... 130 Using child restraint systems* ... 133 All sections marked with the * symbol refer to either factory fitted optional extras or original smart accessories. Good news...
Page 5 Fire extinguisher* .......263 passenger compartments (cabrio)..195 Multifunction box* ....... 197 Rear rack* ........... 198 Loading guidelines ......199 All sections marked with the * symbol refer to either factory fitted optional extras or original smart accessories. Good news 3...
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Introduction >>Blind date. >>Study in motion. > For an initial impression. > Driving and everything that it in The concept of these operating volves. instructions >>Light conditions. Driving a vehicle is just one of its fac > All about the lights. >>Loading up.
Page 7 Introduction Clarity is our aim Notes Safety notes Fewer words can often say more. To help Safety instructions draw your attention >Note! you enjoy reading these texts and concen to potential hazards that could damage Notes provide supplementary informa trate on what really matters, we have in your health or even have fatal conse tion on a topic.
Page 8 At the same time, the possibilities for the recycling of vehicles and vehicle parts are continually being developed and improved, The smart fortwo coupé and the smart fortwo cabrio consequently will remain able to meet the higher statutory recycling quotas that will take effect in the future.
Page 9 "Airbags" in chapter >>Study in mo be installed in a qualified workshop, tion. smart a brand of DaimlerChrysler such as a smart center. Please also ob "Belt tensioners" and "Seat belts" in serve country and vehicle specific regu chapter >>Blind date.
Page 10 Good news...
Page 11: Blind Date
Now it's time to acquaint yourself with your vehicle, get a general impression of it and get active. Unlock the smart, get in, adjust the seats and mirrors to your preferred settings and make yourself comfortable. You'll be amazed at how much space there is. And how comfortable everything is, too.
Page 12: Unlocking And Locking
Unlocking and locking Lost your car key? > You can get a spare key from a qualified specialist workshop (such as a smart center) following an identity check. Unlocking and locking Car key (B) with button for infrared re mote control* (D).
Page 13 Unlocking and locking Unlock and lock the car in the following >Note! manner: The remote control has an operating range of up to 15 metres. This can fluctu Unlocking the car with the remote ate greatly as a consequence of local con control ditions (reflective or absorbing objects) Press button (A) once.
Page 14 Unlocking and locking Locking the car with the remote control The automatic locking functions Auto relock function If you do not open either the driver or Danger of injury! passenger door after unlocking the car Never leave children unsuper with the remote control, the doors will be vised in the vehicle.
Page 15 Opening and unlocking the sunroof top > You will hear an acoustic signal. The (smart cabrio only) drive lock function is switched on. You can open the sunroof top of your vehi cle from the outside by pressing button Switching off the drive lock function (A).
Page 16 Unlocking and locking If the vehicle will not lock using the How to unlock the car from the inside remote control although the battery of You can unlock the doors by pulling the the remote control has sufficient door handle (C). voltage: If the driver door is open a warning sig Open the driver door.
Page 17 If you fail to replace the transmitter placed by a qualified specialist flash. battery, after approximately 100 presses workshop, such as a smart center. Turn the key in the ignition switch to of the remote control position 1 and then finally to position you will not be able to lock or unlock the car.
Page 18 Unlocking and locking Replacing the transmitter battery Danger of poisoning! Batteries contain toxic and caus tic substances. For this reason, keep batteries away from children. If a battery is swallowed, consult a doc tor immediately. Swallowing a transmitter battery can Use a coin to prise open the top half of Take the transmitter battery (B) out of cause serious health problems.
Page 19: Adjusting The Seats
Take the car to a qualified spe the driver to drive the vehicle safe cialist workshop, e.g. a smart center if ly. The driver's arms must be slightly the seats have become damaged. bent when holding the steering The seat is an integral part of the car's wheel.
Page 20 Adjusting the seats Longitudinal seat adjustment Pull up the handle (A). Move the seat to the desired position. Release the handle. > The locking mechanism must audibly engage on both sides. Accident risk! Whenever the seat has been moved Seat height adjustment forward or back, ensure that it engages The seat guide is inclined in the hori properly in position, as unexpected...
Page 21 Adjusting the seats Adjusting the backrest inclination Release the backrest. Turn handwheel (A) forwards or back wards. >Note! Only the driver seat can be adjusted. Blind date 19...
Page 22 Adjusting the seats Front passenger seat, folding down Danger of injury! Do not place any hot beverages or glass bottles in the stowage compart ment while driving. In the event of an Danger of injury! accident, a sudden braking manoeuvre Insert only suitable, sealed con or a rapid change of direction, tainers in the stowage compartment.
Page 23 Adjusting the seats 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, both levers audibly engage. Other wise, in the event of an accident, a sudden application of the brakes or a rapid change of direction, the seat Press both levers (D) backwards at the...
Page 24: Mirrors, Adjustment
Mirrors, adjustment Mirrors, adjustment Ensure that the outside and inside mir rors are correctly set before starting a journey. Only then can the driver be sure that the view to the rear is unobstructed. Accident risk! The outside mirrors show objects reduced in size.
Page 25 Mirrors, adjustment >Note! The outside mirrors can only be adjusted when the ignition is switched on. Electrically adjustable outside mirror* Adjusting the inside rearview mirror The control knob is located on the driver Set the rearview mirror to the desired door.
Page 26: Power Windows
Power windows Power windows Opening and closing the side windows Danger of injury! Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you close a side window. If there is a risk of trapping, press the switch to open the windows. Never leave children unsupervised in The side windows can be opened and the vehicle.
Page 27: Seat Belts
Seat belts Seat belts Danger of injury! Do not secure any objects with a seat The seat belts with integrated belt ten A seat belt which is not worn, belt if it is being used by one of the ve sioners and belt force limiters combine which is worn incorrectly, or which has hicle's occupants.
Page 28 Seat belts Danger of injury! Danger of injury! Danger of injury! Persons under 1.50 m in height and A seat belt only offers its intend Modifications to or work not per children under twelve years of age can ed degree of protection if the backrest formed correctly on restraint systems not fasten the seat belts properly.
Page 29 Have seat belts which have been dam aged or subjected to heavy loads in an accident replaced and have their an chorages checked. For safety reasons, smart gmbh recom mends using only seat belts that smart gmbh has specifically approved for your vehicle. Blind date 27...
Page 30 Seat belts Putting on the seat belts Take a seat. Pull the seat belt without jerking it from the roller. Pull the belt across your shoulder. > Your back must be leaning against the backrest. Click the seat belt into the buckle (A). Taking off the seat belts Press the red button on the belt buckle.
Page 31: Belt Tensioners And Belt Force Limiters
Belt tensioners and belt force limiters Belt tensioners and belt force >Note! Belt force limiters limiters Do not fasten the seat belt on the front reduce the force exerted by the belt on The seat belts are equipped with passenger side if it is not occupied. In the occupants when activated in the belt tensioners, the event of an accident, the belt ten...
Page 32 In particular, work rel evant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a quali fied specialist workshop.
Page 33: Cockpit, Left Hand Drive Model
Cockpit, left hand drive model Cockpit, left hand drive model a Gearshifts from the steering wheel* d Upper centre console g AUX jack b Control lever e Lower centre console c Instrument cluster f Shift lever console Blind date 31...
Page 34: Cockpit, Right Hand Drive Model
Cockpit, right hand drive model Cockpit, right hand drive model a Gearshifts from the steering wheel* c Instrument cluster e Lower centre console b Control lever d Upper centre console f Shift lever console Blind date...
Page 35: Control Levers
Control levers Control lever Control levers right left A Wipe windscreen A Lights 2 = wiper speed stage 2, 1 = wiper speed 0 = off, 1 = parking lights, 2 = low beam stage 1, 0 = off, lights, 1 = interval wiping 3 = rear fog lamp B Wiping and washing windows...
Page 36: Instrument Cluster, Left Hand Drive Model
Instrument cluster, left hand drive model Instrument cluster, left hand drive model A Indicator lights Rear fog lamp (d) Engine check (j) B Display esp (e) Diesel engine preheating C Speedometer Airbag (f) Heater booster Indicator lights Turn signal lights (g) abs (a) Battery (h) Brake system (b)
Page 37: Instrument Cluster, Right Hand Drive Model
Instrument cluster, right hand drive model Instrument cluster, right hand drive model A Indicator lights Rear fog lamp (d) Engine check (j) B Display esp (e) Diesel engine preheating C Speedometer Airbag (f) Heater booster Indicator lights Turn signal lights (g) abs (a) Battery (h) Brake system (b)
Page 38: Instrument Cluster
(self Take the car to a qualified If the abs system is faulty, the diagnosis). specialist workshop, e.g. a smart wheels could lock when the brakes are > The light goes out after engine is center, without delay.
Page 39 Do not drive any further. Call a breakdown recovery service such as smartmove Assistance or a qualified specialist workshop such as a smart center. when the abs system malfunctions, to gether with abs indicator light. Take the car to a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
Page 40 If the indicator light still does not go out, take the car to a qualified spe cialist workshop, e.g. a smart center, without delay. >Note! The operating principle of esp and addi tional information to this regard can be found on page 165.
Page 41 > Do not sit on the passenger seat; this essary specialist knowledge and tools applies in particular to children to carry out the work required. smart secured by a rearward facing child gmbh recommends that you visit a smart restraint system.
Page 42 If the airbag indicator light > smart baby carrier (original smart If you have installed a special smart does not come on when a smart baby car accessory) identified on the passen baby carrier on the passenger seat and rier is fitted to the passenger seat, the ger seat.
Page 43 Check the oil level. Take the car to a qualified specialist handbrake. Take the car to a qualified workshop, e.g. a smart center. Do not drive any further. specialist workshop, e.g. a smart Call a breakdown recovery service center.
Page 44 >Important! Continue to drive the car or keeping the...
Page 45 > Indicator light goes out after the engine is started or after 10 seconds if the engine electronics are func tioning properly. If it comes on during a journey: Take the car to a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center, without delay. Blind date 43...
Page 46 Instrument cluster Display illumination The display illumination lights up: when the lights are switched on. when the ignition is switched on. Display illumination goes out when the ignition and the lights are switched off. >Note! Display illumination is dimmed if the lights are switched on along with the ig nition.
Page 47 Take the car to a qualified specialist The number of shaded segments indicates workshop, e.g. a smart center. the level of fuel in the tank. If all five segments are dark, the tank is full.
Page 48 Digital gear indicator The gear indicator displays information on the sequential transmission: Rear soft top not correctly locked in place Gear engaged Activated electronic immobiliser (see page 140 ff) Upshift Downshift 1 Only for the smart fortwo cabrio. Blind date...
Page 49 Assistance or a if you have to leave it. qualified specialist workshop Do not drive any further. such as a smart center. Call a breakdown recovery service Coolant temperature gauge such as smartmove Assistance or a The coolant temperature is displayed by qualified specialist workshop 5 oval shaped elements.
Page 50 Instrument cluster >Note on outside temperature display* The temperature display will respond sluggishly when temperatures rapidly rise or fall. This ensures that the temperature read ing is not falsified by the heat of the en gine e.g. when the car is at a standstill or travelling relatively slowly.
Page 51 Instrument cluster Frost warning* 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 vehi cle could skid if you fail to adapt your driving style.
Page 52 Instrument cluster Service interval display Activate service interval display The service interval display informs you Briefly press button (A) on the multi of the point in time and scope of the next function display twice. service visit. An upcoming service visit is shown in the display approximately one month in ad vance.
Page 53: Upper Centre Console
Upper centre console a Tachometer* e Rear window heater b Cockpit clock* f Driver’s heated seat* c Central locking switch g Passenger’s heated seat* d Hazard warning lamps h Air conditioning plus* 1 Only for the smart fortwo coupé. Blind date 51...
Page 54 Upper centre console Cockpit clock* Reversing the time The cockpit clock can be adapted to suit Press button (B) once. your needs Setting the time > The time displayed changes by one Your cockpit clock The buttons for setting the time are minute.
Page 55 Upper centre console Tachometer* The tachometer can be adapted to suit your needs Driving in the optimum engine speed range helps you to Your tachometer save fuel. can be turned through approx. 90°. take good care of the engine. > This gives you an ideal view of the instrument, no matter how your seat >Important! is positioned.
Page 56 Upper centre console Function The tachometer displays the engine speed in units of 1,000 rpm. The optimum engine speed ranges (rpm) are: Petrol engines Diesel engines Driving off 1,000 2,000 1,000 2,000 Normal operation at constant speed 2,000 3,000 1,800 3,000 Brief periods of acceleration, e.g.
Page 57: Lower Centre Console
Lower centre console Lower centre console A Heater/ventilation e Front fog lamps* B Audio/telematics devices f Interior light C Storage compartment g 12 volt power socket a Fresh air/recirculated air selector b Air temperature/heater/heater booster c Air distribution d Blower 1 Only for vehicles with a diesel engine.
Page 58: Shift Lever Console
Shift lever console Shift lever console a Telephone console* b Gearshift lever c Power glass sliding roof switch* rear soft top switch d Ignition switch 1 With the fortwo coupé 2 With the fortwo cabrio Blind date...
Page 59 Contents >Lights ..... . .58 >Headlight range control..61 >Interior lights ....62 >Fog lamps .
Page 60: Light Conditions
This conver Stage 3 the rear fog lamp and the low sion can be carried out in a qualified beam lights are switched on. specialist workshop such as a smart cen Lights ter. >Note! When you switch the ignition off, the low Accident risk! beam lights are also switched off.
Page 61 Lights Coming home function* Upon returning to the car The coming home function allows you to Briefly press the unlocking button on switch on your car's lights and the inte the remote control twice in succession. rior lighting if the vehicle is parked in >...
Page 62 Lights Daytime driving lights Switching on daytime driving lights Switch off the ignition. If your car is equipped with daytime Operate the headlight flashers. driving lights , the low beam and parking At the same time, press the button for lights come on automatically when you locking the car on the car key.
Page 63: Headlight Range Control
Headlight range control >Note! Note that the headlight range adjustment must be reset to position 0 after you have unloaded the vehicle. Switch Load position Driver seat occupied. Driver and passenger seats occupied. Headlight range control If the light cone changes due to the vehi Driver seat occupied and The headlight range adjustment enables cle load (B):...
Page 64: Interior Lights
Interior lights The lights also illuminate when you lock or unlock the car with the remote control. The lights go off immediately after the ignition is switched on. after 30 seconds. Both lights continuously illuminate when you press the toggle switch type interior light (A) on the lower edge.
Page 65: Fog Lamps
Fog lamps Switching off the fog lamps Press switch (A) again. >Note! If you switch the lights off, the fog lamps are also switched off. Switching the lights back on again does not automati cally switch the fog lamps on. Fog lamps Switching on the fog lamps Front fog lamps*...
Page 66 Fog lamps Switching off the rear fog lamp Turn the rotary control to stage 0. >Important! Turn it back by one stage only if you wish to continue driving with low beam lights Rear fog lamp Switching on the rear fog lamp The control lever for the rear fog lamp (A) Turn the rotary control to the rear fog is located to the left of the steering...
Page 67: Turn Signal Lights
Turn signal lights To signal turning right >Note! Push it further upwards until you feel The lever which is locked in place is then it lock into place. returned to the neutral position after turning. To signal turning left via the automatic turn signal reset Push it further downwards and allow it function.
Page 68: Warning Sounds And Indicator Lights
Warning sounds and indicator lights Warning sounds and indicator lights Headlight flashers Hazard warning lights Horn The control lever for the headlight flash To switch the hazard warning lights on, Press anywhere on the steering wheel's ers is located to the left of the steering press the red switch (A).
Page 69: Communication
>Audio/telematics devices*..68 >smart radio one* ....69 >smart radio three*... . .70 >smart radio five* .
Page 70: Audio/Telematics Devices
If you wish to have a radio other dio, cassette, and CD changer* modes. The than an original smart radio fitted in Accident risk! description for your individual equip your car, please always have the neces Acquaint yourself with the vari ment specification applies.
Page 71: Smart Radio One
Tone settings (f) changeable with but with six memory slots per level (call Select track (h) ton (h) able by button (i)) Play tracks in random order (h) EXPERT settings (g) 1 only in conjunction with the smart CD changer* Communication 69...
Page 72: Smart Radio Three
(i) slots per level (callable by other side of cassette Play tracks in random EXPERT settings (h) button (i)) Turn (i) for forward and re order (i) verse 1 only in conjunction with the smart CD changer* Communication...
Page 73: Smart Radio Five
Tone settings (k) changeable with but (AM/FM1/FM2/FM3) (c) Play tracks in random order (i) ton (g) with four memory slots per level (call able by buttons (d, e, h, i) 1 only in conjunction with the smart CD changer* Communication 71...
Page 74: Smart Radio Navigator
CD player which plays audio CDs, and tional arrows, letters, distance data and Acquaint yourself with the vari schematic intersection displays. Voice ous functions of your smart navigation integrated navigation system with si information supports the visual displays system prior to starting out on your...
Page 75 Radio control elements a Switching device on or off g Station memory and autostore function m Automatic reverse search run b Automatic forward search function h Station memory n Scan search function Briefly plays receivable radio stations...
Page 76 CD control elements a Switching device on or off h Contrast setting m Random play b Skip track, forward i Display of elapsed CD time, elapsed n Skip track, reverse track time and total playing time c Mute switch...
Page 77 Navigation control elements a Switching device on or off f Menu select and confirmation of selec j VIA function tion b Interrupt navigation information or k TMC function switch off g Back to previous menu l Traffic congestion...
Page 78: Smart Cd Changer
CD changer* smart CD changer* The smart CD changer is located under neath the passenger seat. >Note! More detailed information on the CD changer functions can be found in the op erating instructions for the smart CD changer. Communication...
Page 79: Cd Box
CD box* CD box* >Note! The CD box is located between the driver Removal is done in the reverse order. and passenger footwells in the vertical console. Installing and removing In left hand drive model Push the CD box on the cone on the ver tical console until the back of the CD box comes to rest against the vertical console.
Page 80 CD box* >Note! Installation in conjunction with the ashtray, the drinks holder* or the Removal is done in the reverse order. cassette box* If so, note that the ashtray always must remain installed in the uppermost posi tion and the drinks holder always in stalled in the lowest position.
Page 81 CD box* Changing the pull out points of the CD Move the position arrow (B) of the CD Press the CD tray and the frame trays tray to one of the recesses (C) of the together so that the four clips (D) In order to find the desired CD tray more frame.
Page 82: Cassette Box
Cassette box* Cassette box* >Note! The cassette box is located between the Removal is done in the reverse order. driver and passenger footwells in the vertical console. Installing and removing In left hand drive model Push the cassette box on the cone on the vertical console until the back of the cassette box comes to rest against the vertical console.
Page 83 Cassette box* Screw the housing to the left hand Installation in conjunction with the drinks holder or the CD box fixing hole with the aid of a coin. Fold the cassette trays open and secure If so, note that the ashtray always must the cassette box through the hole in the remain installed in the uppermost posi rear wall with the second screw.
Page 84 Cassette box* Changing the pull out points of the Move the position arrow (B) of the Press the cassette tray and the frame cassette trays cassette tray to one of the recesses (C) together such that the four clips (D) In order to find the desired cassette tray of the frame.
Page 85: Telephone Console
Telephone console* Installing and removing Accident risk! If you have a drinks holder in the car, re When operating mobile communi move this first (see operating instructions cations equipment in the vehicle, for drinks holder). please observe the statutory require ments of the respective country.
Page 86 Telephone console* Place the centre tunnel console on a flat working surface. Push the telephone console beneath the centre tunnel console until the under sides are parallel and the rounded sec tion at the rear edge of the telephone console is parallel with the insert in the centre tunnel console.
Page 87 Telephone console* Twist the screw back in. Refit the cover cap. Reattach the gearshift lever knob. Mount the mobile phone cradle on the upper side of the telephone console. >Note! More information on operating and in stalling the cradles can be found in the respective operating instructions.
Page 88: Universal Hands Free System
Universal hands free system* Universal hands free system* While you are using the phone The universal hands free system is con the system is automatically activated, Phone nected up to the radio and loudspeaker the word appears in the radio system.
Page 89: Ipod
ipod* ipod* Controls A Connection socket for the remote Accident risk! control Keep focused on the events on the road. Do not use the Apple iPod en B Connection socket for headphones route. Doing so could distract you from C Hold switch traffic and cause an accident.
Page 90: Smart Sound Package
In order to get the most out of your audio/ telematics equipment, the smart sound package includes additional speakers for power sound at hi fi level. You can connect mobile audio devices such as an MP3 player via the AUX jack (A) using a commercially available 3.5 mm jack plug.
Page 91: Weather Outlook
Contents >Sun visors ....90 >Sunroof visor* ....92 >Power glass sliding roof* .
Page 92: Sun Visors
Sun visors >Note! The sun visors cannot be swivelled to wards the side windows. Sun visors Protection against light from the front Swivel the sun visor downwards. Swivel the sun visor back up when the sun is no longer blinding you and you don't need it any more.
Page 93 Sun visors Mirror for the driver sun visor* Dry the prepared area with a clean paper towel. Remove the protective film from the Accident risk! two adhesive sections on the back of Keep the mirrors in the sun vi the mirror. sors covered while driving.
Page 94: Sunroof Visor
Sunroof visor* Sunroof visor* Wind and sunroof visor* for power glass The sunroof visor serves to protect sliding roof against solar radiation and the build up This is only available together with the of heat through the glass roof. power glass sliding roof. Its easy to use operation allows you to slide the sunroof back and forth using one hand only.
Page 95: Power Glass Sliding Roof
Power glass sliding roof* Power glass sliding roof* Danger of injury! The glass sliding roof has an ob struction sensor feature. When closing it, nevertheless make sure that no one is trapped. Switch for the power glass sliding roof Raising the glass sliding roof Opening and closing of the glass sliding Press the rocker switch (when glass roof is controlled via a rocker switch.
Page 96 Power glass sliding roof* Opening the glass sliding roof Press the rocker switch to position A and hold it there. Closing the glass sliding roof Press the rocker switch to position B and hold it there until the roof is com pletely closed.
Page 97: Coat Hooks
Coat hooks Coat hooks Hang your jacket up on one of the coat hooks provided at the rear roof rail (A) or on the back of the seats (B). Weather outlook 95...
Page 98: Heater/Ventilation
Heater/ventilation Heater/ventilation Switching the blower on Adjusting the air nozzles Your heater and ventilation controls You can set the blower to four different Rotary air nozzles Fresh air/recirculated air selector (A) levels: You can adjust the rotary air nozzle (A) Blower (B) Blower on max./defrost (A) (for effi by hand to suit.
Page 99 Heater/ventilation Air flow in the car The air flows from the nozzles set to the respective blower stages as follows: from the centre air nozzle and the rota ry air nozzles (A), to the footwell (B), to the front and side windows (C). Weather outlook 97...
Page 100 Heater/ventilation Your heater and ventilation controls Accident risk! Follow the settings recommended Electric heater booster* on the following pages for heating or If you wish to have the maximum heating cooling. The windows could otherwise effect: mist up. This may prevent you from ob Slide button (A) as far right as it will serving the traffic conditions, thereby causing an accident.
Page 101 Heater/ventilation Select the lower position for fresh air Accident risk! How to adjust the recirculated air or (B). Only switch over to air recircu fresh air flow > The air is drawn in from outside the lation mode briefly for low outside Select the upper position for recircu car.
Page 102 Heater/ventilation Rapid cooling Rapid heating Set the Set the blower (A) to maximum. blower (A) to maximum. air distribution (B) to the centre air Air distribution (B) to the centre air nozzle, rotary air nozzle and nozzle, rotary air nozzle and footwell.
Page 103 Heater/ventilation De icing the windows >Important! Do not use an ice scraper to clear the side windows at the rear of the car from ice. This could cause damage to the surface of Accident risk! the windows. Never drive with iced over or fogged windows.
Page 104: Air Conditioning Plus
Air conditioning plus* Air conditioning plus* Your heater and ventilation support the When will the air conditioning plus system operate? functions of the air conditioning plus system. Their operation is explained The air conditioning plus system works Accident risk! starting on page 96. only when the engine is running, Ensure that you observe the rec In addition, an integrated combination...
Page 105 Air conditioning plus* Outside temperature display* Please observe the following notes before switching on the air conditioning plus system: Accident risk! The car's interior will cool down faster Even if the temperature is if you do the following: slightly above freezing, there could Discharge the warm air.
Page 106 Air conditioning plus* 1. Off The air conditioning plus system switches off automatically > None of the indicator lights on the switch is illuminated. when the engine speed is too low, 2. Partial cooling when driving off, > One of the indicator lights on the when the blower is switched off, switch is illuminated.
Page 107: Wipers
The wiper then proceeds to wipe for still. A short pull on the lever causes a single 3 more wipe cycles. Windscreen wipers, slow wipe to be conducted (touch contact Windscreen wipers, fast wipe). 1 Only for the smart fortwo coupé. Weather outlook 105...
Page 108 Rear window wiper interval times 12 seconds 12 seconds 6 seconds According to position of windscreen Interval Stage 1 Stage 2 wipers 1 Only for the smart fortwo coupé. Weather outlook...
Page 109: Rear Window Heater
> The integrated indicator light no longer illuminates. >Note! The rear window heater will switch itself off automatically after 10 minutes. 1 Only for the smart fortwo coupé. Weather outlook 107...
Page 110: Outside Mirror Heaters
Switching on outside mirror heaters >Note! If your car is equipped with electrically Switch on the ignition. In the smart fortwo cabrio, the outside adjustable outside mirrors, they will Switch on the rear window heater. mirror heaters are switched on and off likewise be heated.
Page 111: Seat Heater
> One of the indicator lights on the Take the car to a qualified specialist switch is illuminated. workshop, e.g. a smart center. Seat heater* The seat heater allows you to electrically 3. Rapid heating of the seats at winter...
Page 112: Car Cover
Car cover* Car cover* Fitting the car cover Removing the car cover Do not use the car cover to conceal ex The car cover has been folded ex works so Slacken the cord. tremely dirty vehicles, as the dirt parti that when it is unrolled, the material’s Fold the sides up onto the vehicle roof.
Page 113 >>Variable driving enjoyment. Your smart fortwo cabrio has been designed such that it has both a sunroof top function and a rear soft top which can be lowered by means of only a few simple steps and removal of the side rails to give you a complete convertible.
Page 114: Variable Driving Enjoyment
Soft top system (only smart cabrio) Soft top system (only smart cabrio) The soft top system of the smart cabrio consists of a: Sunroof top Rear soft top Side rails You can remove the side rails over the doors when you open the soft top and fold down the rear soft top.
Page 115 Soft top system (only smart cabrio) Fully open the sunroof top. Closing the sunroof top Opening the rear soft top Press the rocker switch (A) for approx For safety reasons, the sunroof top can >Note! imately 2 seconds or press the unlock...
Page 116 Soft top system (only smart cabrio) Press the rear soft top gently down by Warning message in display hand at the centre of the roof (A). If your car will not start and a C appears Ensure that the rear soft top engages on in the display, the rear soft top is not both sides (B).
Page 117 Soft top system (only smart cabrio) Press both release buttons (A) on the Slide back the release lever (A) for the Removing the side rails inside of the tailgate. side rail. Open the driver (A) and passenger (B) Fold the cover (B) of the storage space >...
Page 118 Soft top system (only smart cabrio) First lift the side rail at the rear side Open the velcro straps on the storage Danger of injury! (A) and pull it out in the direction of space. Always properly fasten the velcro the arrow (B).
Page 119 Soft top system (only smart cabrio) Close the driver (A) and passenger (B) Open the velcro straps on the storage Closing the rear soft top doors. space. Close the tailgate (C). Mounting the side rails Remove the side rails from the storage Open the side windows as needed.
Page 120 Soft top system (only smart cabrio) Take a side rail and insert the front Closing the rear soft top >Important! section (A) first. Close the tailgate. The side rails are installed according to Ensure that the seal of the side rails is...
Page 121 Soft top system (only smart cabrio) Lift the rear soft top at the top until it Danger of injury! comes to a stop in the intermediate po Ensure that no one is trapped or sition. injured when opening and closing the Using both hands, guide the rear soft sunroof top.
Page 122: Windblocker
Windblocker* Windblocker* You should be aware of the following: The screws, double panes and spanner are only required for first time as sembly. The windblocker should always be stowed in the original PE bag after use. Take the windblocker and stand behind Mounting the windblocker the vehicle with the soft top lowered.
Page 123 Windblocker* Reach between the soft top and the windblocker and fasten both round rub ber cords in the double panes. Dismantle in reverse order. The screwed on double panes remain in place. >Note! The soft top can be either open or closed when the windblocker is mounted.
Page 124: Notes On The Soft Top System
Notes on the soft top system Notes on the soft top system Protecting the rear soft top Protecting the soft top system To avoid causing damage to the sunroof Do not sit on the folded down rear soft Do not block the soft top system's lock top, rear soft top and soft top system, top.
Page 125: Soft Top System Faults
Soft top system faults Open the pre detent engaging catch Release the pre detent engaging catch (A) with the emergency operation key from the pin (B) of the B post lock on the side that is engaged. > On the pre detent engaging catch, there is a triangle indicating the direction of opening.
Page 126 Soft top system faults Move the key gently to and fro until it Closing the sunroof top is felt to engage in the hexagonal Reinsert the emergency operation key socket opening of the electric motor. into the hexagonal socket on the elec Screw the emergency operation key in tric motor.
Page 127: Care Notes And Maintenance
Care notes and maintenance Care notes and maintenance smart gmbh recommends the use of smart The following types of dirt should be removed immediately: Regular care will protect the sunroof top care products, as and the rear soft top of your vehicle...
Page 128 Care notes and maintenance Cleaning the sunroof top and the rear Cleaning the soft top fabric Dry cleaning soft top Brush the soft top fabric with a soft >Important! brush, always working in the same di >Important! Perform cleaning only with the sunroof rection from front to back.
Page 129 Care notes and maintenance Cleaning and polishing the rear window Clean the rear window using lukewarm water and smartcare car shampoo concen trate or glass cleaner. >Note! Use a clean, soft sponge or clean, soft cloths in order to ensure that the rear window is not scratched.
Page 130 Variable driving enjoyment...
Page 131 Contents >Child restraint systems*..130 >Using child restraint systems* . . 133 >>Child friendly. The safety of your children is a matter close to our heart. For this reason, we have developed a child restraint system which fulfils the most stringent safety criteria. To make sure that your children are comfortable, the system has been designed using the latest ergonomic findings.
Page 132: Child Friendly
Child restraint systems* Child restraint systems* smart gmbh recommends that you use the >Note! Without suitable child restraint systems child restraint systems listed on page Observe the respective national regula the seat belts cannot be fastened cor 134. Details of these products are provid tions in this regard.
Page 133 Child restraint systems* What you must note when transporting Danger of injury! On child restraint systems that do not children! It will not be possible to fit the have their own belt system, the seat belts correctly on children under shoulder belt of the car's built in 150 centimetres tall or under 12 years three point seat belt must run ap...
Page 134 The passenger airbag is only deacti fied), have the automatic restraint sys ified specialist workshop, such as a vated when you fit a special smart baby tem recognition function checked smart center, and have them replaced if carrier to the passenger seat.
Page 135: Using Child Restraint Systems
Using child restraint systems* Using child restraint systems* The table below provides you with an overview of the installation options for child restraint systems in your car. Seats Weight categories and approximate age groups up to 10 kg up to 13 kg 9 to 18 kg 15 to 36 kg (up to approx.
Page 136 Using child restraint systems* Recommended child restraint systems Homologation smart article Weight group Manufacturer Model Comment number up to 10 kg (to 9 months) up to 13 kg (0 to 2 years) Storchenmühle Baby carrier* E4 03 442811 LU 0010322 1), 2) Storchenmühle...
Page 137 Contents >Before driving off ... . 136 >Driving ....139 >Parking ....147 >Driving in winter .
Page 138: Study In Motion
Before driving off Please study this chapter very careful Get to know the car and how to handle it. Before driving off In particular, you should study its spe Acquaint yourself with the operating cial technical features: controls in your car before starting (A) display with gear indicator your first journey.
Page 139 Before driving off Accident risk! Accident risk! Make sure that there is sufficient Mobile phones and two way radio clearance around the pedals when floor equipment that do not have a low re mats* are used and that they are secure flection outside aerial may interfere ly fastened.
Page 140 Before driving off Gearshifts Automated shifting (softouch)* Gearshifts from the steering wheel* You change gear in your car in various Shifting between the gears occurs auto The 3 spoke leather wrapped sports ways, depending on its specification: matically when the gearshift lever is in steering wheel* with shifting capabili the gearshift plane and you press button ty* allows you to shift gears without tak...
Page 141: Driving
Driving Driving During the break in period: When the break in period is over: Do not drive at full throttle. You can gradually start to drive your car Breaking in Shift gears in good time, i.e. when the faster, progressing up to top speed and The first 1,500 km (approx.
Page 142 Driving How to deactivate the electronic immo biliser: Turn the ignition key back to position Press pushbutton on the ignition key. If you have an infrared remote control, you need to aim at the inside rearview mirror. > A single beeper tone indicates that the electronic immobiliser is deac tivated.
Page 143 Driving Starting the engine Starting the engine (diesel engine) Fasten your seat belt. Apply the footbrake. Danger of poisoning! Insert the key in the ignition switch. Never leave the engine running Turn the key to 1. in enclosed spaces. The exhaust emis Move the gearshift lever to position N.
Page 144 If a is shown on the gear indicator, Call a breakdown recovery service the soft top on the smart fortwo cabrio such as smartmove Assistance or a must be firmly locked into place. qualified specialist workshop such as a smart center.
Page 145 Driving >Note! >Note! If a 0 appears on the gear indicator, this The driving assistant is not activated if indicates that a gear has not yet been en you start off with the handbrake applied. gaged. The footbrake was not applied >Important! while moving the lever in the gearshift After approximately one second, the AAS...
Page 146 Driving Reversing the car >Note! Apply the footbrake. Engage the reverse gear only when the car Shift the gearshift lever out of posi is at a standstill. tion N and pull it back to position R. > An R appears in the gear indicator. Release the footbrake.
Page 147 Driving >Notes on shifting! When coming to a stop, e.g. at traffic lights, the car will automatically se lect 1st gear. The car will automatically shift up a gear once you reach the engine speed limit. Briefly press the gearshift lever to Manual shifting (softip) wards + to shift up or towards to shift Environment!
Page 148 Driving Kickdown* Vehicles with softouch* or vehicles with cruise control*: Use the kick down function when you want maximum acceleration. Depress the accelerator past the pres sure point. > The transmission downshifts. Take your foot slightly off the acceler ator once you have reached the desired speed.
Page 149: Parking
Parking Parking Danger of injury! Never leave children unsuper vised in the vehicle. They could Accident risk! e.g. release the handbrake This could When you stop the car on a hill or result in an accident and cause serious park it, it must be secured additionally or even fatal injuries.
Page 150 Parking >Important! In order to ensure that the turbocharger can quickly cool down after a full load journey, the last few kilometres should be driven at a slow pace or the engine should run in neutral for a short period prior to switching off the engine.
Page 151: Driving In Winter
Al slippery roads as well as when driving ways adapt your driving style to the too closely to the vehicle in front.
Page 152 A qualified specialist workshop such as a Adapt your driving style and speed to the Please pay particular attention to the following notes concerning winter smart center will check winter road conditions and exercise cau the condition of your winter tyres, tion when accelerating and braking.
Page 153: Driving With A Catalytic Converter
Driving with a catalytic converter Driving with a catalytic converter The catalytic converter reduces ex It is essential to heed the following haust emissions. points, as there is otherwise a danger of Things you need to know The catalytic converter is located at overheating and the catalytic converter the rear of the car.
Page 154: Driving Tips
Driving tips Driving tips 2. Full speed ahead 5. Letting go The following tricks will help you to save Driving off expends considerably more It is always better to let the vehicle roll a substantial amount of fuel with your energy than driving at a constant speed.
Page 155 9. The perfect setting Have your car checked regularly by a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. in a smart center. Do not exceed the scheduled service intervals. Study in motion 153...
Page 156: Cruise Control
Cruise control* Accident risk! Accident risk! Only set the saved speed if it is The cruise control is intended safe to do so. Otherwise, sudden accel solely as an aid to easier driving. You eration or braking could endanger are responsible for the vehicle's speed yourself or others.
Page 157 Cruise control* >Note! The driving speed set using the ring switch also can be stored by turning to wards To activate the cruise control Altering speed selected via the cruise Bring your car up to the desired speed. control Turn the ring switch towards The set driving speed can be changed >...
Page 158 Cruise control* Deactivating the cruise control The cruise control is switched off: when braking. when the esp system is in operation. when the control lever is pressed one time. The driving speed last set with the cruise control is stored. >Note! The speed last memorised is erased when Resuming the stored driving speed...
Page 159: Speed Limiter
Speed limiter* Using for the first time When you use the function for the first time, for the first time since the battery has been reconnected, three horizontal dashes appear which flash in conjunction with "LIM". Turn the ring switch towards >...
Page 160 Speed limiter* Driving with a speed limiter You can accelerate your vehicle up to the set speed limit. The engine is governed as soon as it reaches the upper limit. Exceeding the specified limit speed The specified speed limit may be ex ceeded if the car is accelerated while travelling downhill,...
Page 161 Speed limiter* >Note! The last speed selected for the speed limiter is stored when you switch off the engine. It can be called up directly the next time the engine is started. >Note! If you activate the kick down function with the accelerator, the speed limiter function is switched off for safety rea sons.
Page 162: Brakes
Brakes Brakes Accident risk! Secure the vehicle against roll Handbrake ing away by pulling the hand brake. The vehicle could otherwise set itself Danger of injury! in motion even with the gearshift le Never leave children unsuper ver in position R and cause an acci vised in the vehicle.
Page 163 A brake the brake system repaired by a quali Never leave children unsupervised in fied specialist workshop, e.g. a smart servo is used during braking (when the the vehicle. They could move the gear engine is running) to increase pedal...
Page 164 Immediately park your car away from car to a qualified specialist workshop, Accident risk! moving traffic. e.g. a smart center. In the event of the car needing to Secure your car against rolling away if Hydraulic brake assistant be towed, a significantly greater you have to leave it.
Page 165 Brakes Anti lock braking system (abs) The anti lock braking system (abs) pre Braking using abs vents the braked wheels from blocking. In emergency situations: Steering control is retained and you can Quickly depress the brake pedal as Accident risk! therefore take evasive action to avoid hard as you can.
Page 166 In cases 1 and 2 moving traffic. Take the car to a qualified specialist Secure your car against rolling away if workshop, e.g. a smart center, without you have to leave it. delay. Do not drive any further. Call a breakdown recovery service...
Page 167: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)
Electronic Stability Program (esp) Electronic Stability Program (esp) >Note! Accident risk! The indicator light in the instrument If the esp warning light in the cluster flashes while esp is active. instrument cluster flashes, proceed as How esp works esp detects when a wheel spins and when follows: the vehicle starts to skid.
Page 168: Airbags
Airbags Excluding the smart baby carrier, do onds, or if the brakes are applied Airbags reduce the severity of injuries not secure rearward facing child...
Page 169 Airbags Airbag operating principle Do not lean on the doors from inside The airbag is inflated in a matter of mil the vehicle. liseconds. The airbag indicator light Do not place any objects on the air comes on. bags or between the airbags and the vehicle's occupants.
Page 170 Do not powder is not hazardous to health and that have been tested for use in smart touch them, or you could be burned does not indicate that there is a fire in...
Page 171 The passenger airbag is only deacti vated when you fit an original smart baby carrier to the passenger's seat. Study in motion 169...
Page 172 The side airbag is only deactivated ed, coupled with the prospect of sup when you fit a special smart baby car plementing the protective potential. rier to the passenger seat. Study in motion...
Page 173 The passenger airbag is only deacti ing). The subsequent self diagnosis of the vated when you fit an original smart safety systems yields the following re baby carrier to the passenger's seat. The airbag indicator light flashes sults: permanently.
Page 174 If you have installed an original smart celeration. In such cases, immediately baby carrier on the passenger seat and have the safety system of your vehicle...
Page 175: Loading Up
Contents >Storage compartments and trays 174 >Luggage compartment..183 >Luggage compartment cover*. . . 188 >Luggage net bag* ... . 190 >Divider* between the luggage and passenger compartments (coupé) .
Page 176: Storage Compartments And Trays
Storage compartments and trays Storage compartments and trays Coin slots Your vehicle has handy slots for coins for supermarket trolleys, parking meters, and pay telephones in a place that is easy to reach. Loading up...
Page 177 Storage compartments and trays Lockable storage compartment* Opening the storage compartment Danger of injury! under the driver seat Turn the rotary knob anticlockwise and Always properly close the storage slide the compartment out. compartment. In the event of a colli Closing the storage compartment sion or sudden braking manoeuvre, Danger of accident injury!
Page 178 Storage compartments and trays Removing the storage compartment Inserting the storage compartment Open the storage compartment until it Ensure that there are no objects lying stops. around the storage compartment area Using your forefinger, reach into under the driver seat. shackle A and pull it inwards.
Page 179 Storage compartments and trays Ashtray Fire hazard! Never use the ashtray as a place to deposit paper or other flammable material. Emptying and cleaning When cleaning the ashtray, use a wet cloth only. Swivel the frame out as far as it will Press tray (A) upwards out of the frame.
Page 180 Storage compartments and trays Drinks holder* >Note! Do not use the drinks holder as an ash tray, as this can damage it. Danger of injury! >Important! Make sure that any objects placed For safety reasons, conversions and mod in the drinks holder are always secure ifications to the drinks holder are not while the car is moving.
Page 181 Storage compartments and trays Cleaning When cleaning the drinks holder, use a wet cloth only. You can remove the insert to clean. Swing the drinks holder ring out to the right as far as the outermost snap in position. Remove the insert by pulling it up and out.
Page 182 Storage compartments and trays Installing and removing Accident risk! Guide the drinks holder diagonally After driving approx. 10 km, from above towards the lowest mounting check that the drinks holder is firmly in the vertical console. positioned and retighten the retaining Place the drinks holder on the centre screws if necessary.
Page 183 Storage compartments and trays Door pocket nets* The door pocket nets* are located on the door trim on the driver and passenger sides. are flexible and able to be stretched for storing small objects that you might wish to keep immediately to hand.
Page 184 Storage compartments and trays Securing the storage bag Danger of injury! Do not transport unsecured heavy objects in the interior or luggage com Danger of injury! partment. Vehicle occupants could be The storage bag may only be se injured by objects being thrown around cured in the passenger footwell.
Page 185: Luggage Compartment
Opening with the unlocking button risk of injury in the event of an acci Press the unlocking button. dent. Unlocking the upper tailgate of the smart > The tailgate is unlocked. fortwo coupé Fold the upper flap of the tailgate up wards.
Page 186 Luggage compartment Unlocking the lower tailgate of the >Note! Closing the tailgates smart fortwo coupé When folded down the lower tailgate flap Pull both release levers (A) at the same can bear loads up to a max. 100 kg. Danger of injury! time or successively towards you.
Page 187 Luggage compartment Unlocking the tailgate of the smart Folding up the rear soft top >Note! fortwo cabrio The rear soft top can be folded up to ease The retaining clip is self locking in the Unlock the car with the remote control.
Page 188 Luggage compartment >Note! The luggage net is only suitable for stor ing lightweight items. Heavy, sharp edged or fragile objects should not be transported in the luggage net. The luggage net is unable to retain such items in the event of an accident. Luggage net Boot tub/dirt tub* On the right hand side of the luggage...
Page 189 Luggage compartment Danger of injury! Do not transport unsecured heavy objects in the interior or luggage com partment. Vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around in the vehicle in the event of: Severe braking A change of direction An accident Even if you follow all the loading guidelines, the load will increase the...
Page 190: Luggage Compartment Cover
Luggage compartment cover* Luggage compartment cover* The luggage compartment cover serves to protect objects that are stored in the car's luggage compart Accident risk! ment from prying eyes. The luggage compartment cover prevents smaller objects from pene is not intended to secure heavy objects trating into the passenger compart in the event of an accident.
Page 191 Luggage compartment cover* Place the centre rod in the left and right hand sides of the side panelling mount (B). Insert the front rod into the mounting (C) on the left hand side panelling. Insert the other side of the front rod into the mounting (C) on the right hand side panelling.
Page 192: Luggage Net Bag
Connect the included hooks to the rod. net.
Page 193 Luggage net bag* Fitting with luggage compartment cover The luggage net bag is secured to the front upper rod of the luggage compart ment cover. Remove the entire luggage compart ment cover from the car. Take the two end caps off the middle rod and replace them with the hooks en closed with the luggage net bag.
Page 194 Luggage net bag* Engage the luggage net bag in the dou ble hooks by means of the loops of elas ticated cord. Depending on the side from which the bag is to be accessed, the handle should point to the front or the rear.
Page 195: Divider* Between The Luggage And Passenger Compartments (Coupé)
These points Severe braking are mounted in a qualified specialist A change of direction workshop such as a smart center. An accident Loading up 193...
Page 196 Divider* between the luggage and passenger compartments (coupé) Fitting the divider between the luggage >Note! and passenger compartments Do not use the divider if damaged! Take care not to damage the divider Danger of injury! between the luggage and passenger Make sure that the hooks are se compartments by pointed objects or curely engaged and that the straps are...
Page 197: Divider* Between The Luggage And Passenger Compartments (Cabrio)
These anchoring Severe braking eyelets are mounted in a qualified spe A change of direction cialist workshop such as a smart center. An accident Loading up 195...
Page 198 Divider* between the luggage and passenger compartments (cabrio) >Note! Do not use the divider if damaged. Take care not to damage the divider between the luggage and passenger compartments by pointed objects or sharp edges. Check the divider between the luggage and passenger compartments for signs of damage each time it is used.
Page 199: Multifunction Box
Multifunction box* Multifunction box* Danger of injury! The multifunction box allows you to store Ensure that the multifunction box smaller objects safely in a thermally in is always installed securely in the lug sulated container. You can take the mul gage compartment.
Page 200: Rear Rack
Rear rack* Rear rack* Base rack* Ski holder* The rear rack consists of a base rack* The base rack serves as the basis for ad The ski holder can take up to two skis or, that can be extended by two special beams ditional special beams.
Page 201: Loading Guidelines
Loading guidelines Loading guidelines All fortwo coupés including All fortwo cabrios including fortwo coupé from BRABUS fortwo cabrio from BRABUS Curb weight (kg) Load capacity (kg) of which maximum load in the luggage compartment (kg) Permissible gross vehicle weight (kg)
Page 202 To transport heavy or small items safe as the glass roof (if equipped) could ly, you should use the original smart be destroyed and possibly injure the divider accessory which is installed vehicle's occupants.
Page 203 Loading guidelines Danger of injury! Danger of injury! Transport heavy or hard objects Always lash down the load. It in the luggage compartment, not the could otherwise be thrown forward in passenger compartment. Vehicle occu the event of an abrupt braking manoeu pants could be injured by objects being vre, a sudden change in direction or an thrown around in the vehicle in the...
Page 204 Vehicles without a right outside mirror Accident risk! If your car does not have a pas senger door mirror, the smart must not be loaded above the tailgate upper edge, a divider must not be installed be tween the luggage and passenger...
Page 205: Part Time Jobs
Contents >Refuelling ....204 >Oil level ....206 >Checking operating fluids.
Page 206: Refuelling
Diesel engine Petrol engines fortwo coupé/ fortwo coupé/ fortwo coupé from BRABUS/ fortwo cabrio fortwo cabrio fortwo cabrio from BRABUS Fuel tank Capacity (ltrs.) of which reserve capacity (ltrs.) Fuel Diesel fuel EN 590 Premium unleaded petrol, EN Premium Plus unleaded petrol,...
Page 207 Never allow fuel to spill over. In both cases, immediately call a quali Never overfill the fuel tank. fied specialist workshop, e.g. a smart Fuel that has spilled over onto the center or a breakdown recovery service ground pollutes the environment.
Page 208: Oil Level
Oil level >Note! >Important! Check the engine oil level at regular in Observe the scheduled service inter tervals when the engine is warm. vals. Failure to do so may destroy your en Park the car on a level surface. gine. Switch both the engine and ignition Observe the information in the service off.
Page 209 Oil level Reinsert the dipstick. Checking engine oil level Wait for at least one minute. Wait a few minutes until the oil has Pull the dipstick out again. settled. > The oil level must lie between the Opening the tailgate. markings MIN and MAX on both sides Fold the carpet back (A).
Page 210 When topping up the engine oil, engine oil. Close the tailgate. take care to ensure that no oil is spilt > smart recommends the use of Mobil on any hot parts such as the exhaust sys >Note! engine oils or smartcare engine oil.
Page 211 Do not use special additives. They may guidelines which can be temporarily ex lead to increased wear or engine damage. ceeded or undercut. A qualified specialist workshop such as a smart center will be able to provide fur ther details. Part time jobs 209...
Page 212: Checking Operating Fluids
Checking operating fluids Before checking the fluid levels >Important! Park the car on a level surface. Free the service screen carefully from Switch both the engine and ignition snow and any other forms of dirt to ensure off. air intake at all times. Apply the handbrake.
Page 213 Checking operating fluids Opening the service screen >Important! Try to avoid forcing open the service screen. The key could be damaged. Danger of injury! Closing the service screen Always switch off the ignition Push the service screen on the right and remove the ignition key before and left hand lower corners into the opening the service screens.
Page 214 Have the reason for the loss of coolant far as the maximum filling level. investigated by a qualified specialist Replace the cap and tighten when fin workshop, e.g. a smart center. Danger of injury! ished. The cooling system is pres Checking the coolant level >Note!
Page 215 Checking operating fluids The windscreen washer reservoir has an Pull the filler neck upwards out of its approximate capacity of 3 litres. holder. Pull up the reservoir cap at the tab. Fire hazard! > You can now add washer fluid. Windscreen washer concentrate >Note! is highly flammable.
Page 216 (e.g. when driving down mountain pass cialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. es). This would impair braking effi If the level is significantly below the ciency. Have the brake fluid changed...
Page 217: Tyre Inflation Pressure
Tyre inflation pressure Tyre inflation pressure Accident risk! Accident risk! Tyres are a particularly important aspect Insufficient tyre pressure leads Always inflate your car's tyres to of the car's operating safety and road the specified pressures. The tempera worthiness. For this reason, you must excessive tyre heat build up, ture and pressure of the tyres rise dur check the tyre inflation pressure, tyre...
Page 218 Tyre inflation pressure Check the tyre inflation pressure before >Note! the start of your journey. There is a table Tyre inflation pressures change by about showing the tyre inflation pressure on 0.1 bar per 10 °C change in the air tem your car's fuel filler flap.
Page 219 Tyre inflation pressure Unscrew the valve protective cap (A). >Important! Check the tyre pressure (B). The protective cap protects the valve > The tyre inflation pressure values against dirt and leakage. are printed on the inside of the fill er cap and in the table below. Screw the protective cap back onto the valve.
Page 220: Wiper Blades
>Note! Original smart wiper blades for your car Take the keys out of the ignition are available from a qualified special Adjusting the wiper nozzles switch.
Page 221: Care Notes
Care notes Care notes smart gmbh recommends the use of smart The following types of dirt should be re moved immediately: Regular care will protect your car from care products, as external influences both on the outside they exhibit excellent cleaning capa...
Page 222 Care notes Washing the car Things you should watch out for before Insects, removing washing your car! Remove insects before you start to wash Remove caked on grime such as the car. dead insects, bird droppings and Use the smartcare insect remover Accident risk! tree resins, spray.
Page 223 Care notes Tar, removing Washing your car by hand Remove any tar marks before washing the Wash your car using car shampoo con car. centrate and a sponge. Apply the tar remover with a damp Rinse the car with clear water after cloth.
Page 224 The smartcare touch up paint sticks can a garage or under a tree), be obtained in a qualified specialist the season and workshop, e.g. a smart center. weather and environmental influences. Exterior Repair options Plastic body panels with clearcoat paint...
Page 225 Care notes All care products are available as smart care products in a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. Interior Special Light soilage Heavy soilage Never do the considerations following Cloth upholstery in the Use a clean, non fluffy...
Page 226 Care notes All care products are available as smart care products in a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a smart center. Exterior Special Normal soilage Heavily soiled, Never do the considerations manual/automatic manual/automatic following car washes car washes tridion safety cell,...
Page 227: Communications Breakdown
If trouble looms for your car, we won't leave you on your own. We'll show you how you can quickly help your car and yourself get out of trouble. It goes without saying that qualified specialist workshops such as a smart center or smartmove Assistance are always ready to...
Page 228: On Board Diagnosis Socket (Obd)
On board diagnosis socket (OBD) On board diagnosis socket (OBD) The on board diagnosis socket is located to the left of the steering wheel, in the storage tray. Communications breakdown...
Page 229: Fuses
Fold down the fuse box cover. Only use fuses which have been > The fuse box can be seen from below. approved for smart vehicles and which have the correct amperage for the re spective system. A circuit overload could otherwise cause a fire.
Page 230 Fuses Replace the defective fuse with a new one of identical amperage. Mount the fuse box back in place. > Ensure that the lever engages again. Changing a fuse Shut down all electrical consumers and switch the ignition off before changing a fuse.
Page 231 Fuses Fuse box, front Fuse box, rear Communications breakdown 229...
Page 232 Fuses Fuse assignment Consumers Amperage Colour Starter 25 A Neutral Windscreen wipers, washer pump 20 A Yellow Heater blower, seat heater 20 A Yellow Power windows, l. & r. 30 A Green Light switches, parking lights, low beam lights, high beam lights, headlight 7.5 A Brown flashers, fog lamps...
Page 233 Engine control unit 7.5 A Brown Rear window heater (fortwo coupé only)/coolant fan motor 30 A Green Soft top (fortwo cabrio only), power glass sliding roof (fortwo coupé only) 30 A Green Gearshift lever control unit 40 A Orange Horn, central locking, rear lid remote unlocking...
Page 234: Bulbs
Before changing bulbs in your car, you Bulb replacement in a qualified specialist should make sure of the following points: workshop such as a smart center Switch the lights and the ignition off in Danger of burns! Have the following bulbs replaced only in a order to prevent any short circuits.
Page 235 Bulbs Clip the taillight housing out of the sur Replacing the smart fortwo coupé Replacing the smart fortwo cabrio round and lens (D). taillight bulbs taillight bulbs Remove the lens from the surround (E). Each taillight consists of: Open the tailgate.
Page 236 Bulbs Press the taillight forward and remove Changing the interior light at the rear Changing the third brake light the retaining lugs from the holes in the You need a 12 V 7 W bulb. Loosen and remove the retaining body (C).
Page 237: 12 Volt Power Socket
12 volt power socket >Note! Do not damage the holder of the 12 volt power socket by trying to insert unsuitable plugs. >Important! Please observe the safety instructions given in the respective operating instruc tions. Please note that the 12 volt power socket is only rated 12 volt power socket to handle a permanent load of The 12 volt power socket (A) serves as a...
Page 238: Breakdown Set
Breakdown set* The breakdown set comprises: >Notes! Puncture sealing gel bottle Only use the tyre sealant in outside Filler tube temperatures ranging from 20 °C to Valve extractor +60 °C. Valve extractor with valve insert Do not remove any foreign objects Electrically operated pump with con such as nails or screws that have pene nector tube...
Page 239 In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety re lated systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 240 Breakdown set* Remove the dust cap from the valve. Repairing tyres with the aid of the Unscrew the valve insert using the en breakdown kit closed valve remover. Affix the sticker "max. 80 km/h" within the driver's field of vision. >Note! Shake the tyre sealant bottle before Take care to protect the valve insert...
Page 241 Breakdown set* Remove the stopper from the filler hose Screw the original valve insert (or the Fit the compressor's air hose accurate and push the end of the hose onto the replacement one if necessary) back into ly onto the valve. tyre valve.
Page 242 In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety re lated systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 243 In particular, >Note! work relevant to safety or on safety re The manufacturer is unable to guarantee...
Page 244: Wheel Trim Cap
Wheel trim cap* Wheel trim cap* Removing a wheel trim cap To remove a wheel trim cap, pull it care fully off the wheel rim with both hands. Accident risk! Cleaning and care Check regularly – ideally each The wheel trim cap can be cleaned with: time you fill up with fuel –...
Page 245: Wheel Theft Protection
In the event of the security key being lost, please contact a qualified specialist Fitting the anti theft devices workshop (e.g. a smart center), present Remove one wheel bolt from each wheel. ing the code card for your key. Keep the Turn the anti theft wheel bolt (1) with code card for your key in a safe place.
Page 246: Tyres And Wheels
If you use other guarantee driving safety with retreaded tyres, smart gmbh is unable to accept any tyres. responsibility for damage resulting from their use. Information on tyres is available from any qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
Page 247 A tyre specialist shop or a qualified spe between the front and rear axles (RF to placed without fail. cialist workshop, such as a smart center, RR; LF to LR). Change the tyres after no later than six will be able to supply further information Fit new tyres on the rear wheels.
Page 248 The tion, preceded by two digits indicating the ified specialist workshop such as a smart tyre's tread will then no longer be able tyre's week of production (WWYY).
Page 249 Tyres and wheels Tyre damage Interchanging wheels Accident risk! Tyre damage may be caused e.g. by: Driving over curbs or sharp the vehicle's operating conditions, edged objects can cause damage to the Accident risk! curbs, tyre's carcass that is not externally Do not interchange the front and foreign bodies, visible.
Page 250 You could lose control over you visit a smart center for this. In your vehicle and cause an accident, in particular, work relevant to safety or juring yourself or others as a result.
Page 251 Tyres and wheels Park the car on a level surface. Danger of injury! Apply the footbrake. The jack is designed only to raise Apply the handbrake. the vehicle for a short time while a Move the softip gearshift control to wheel is being changed.
Page 252 The vehicle could topple off work required. the jack. smart gmbh recommends that you visit a smart center for this. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety re lated systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 253 Lower the car and remove the jack from imbalance, have this checked and recti under it. fied by a qualified specialist workshop, Tighten the wheel bolts firmly using the e.g. a smart center. wheel bolt spanner (tightening torque: 110 Nm). Accident risk! Have the tightening torque checked immediately after a wheel is changed.
Page 254: Battery
Always observe the following safety notes flammable gas mixture could ignite. and protective measures when handling Keep children away. the battery. Use original smart batteries to assure a reliable fit and the correct functioning of electrical systems. Observe these operating in structions.
Page 255 Bring them to a smart center or a col ignite the highly explosive gas mix lection point for old batteries. ture generated by the battery. You and others could sustain serious injuries as a result.
Page 256 Battery Removing the battery Switch off the engine. Switch off all electrical consumers. Open the passenger door. Slide the passenger seat back. Fold the carpet up. Loosen the foot support's two fastening screws (A). Remove the foot support by taking it sideways out of the car.
Page 257 Disconnect the car's battery for ex specialist workshop, e.g. a smart cen tended periods of non use and re ter. charge approximately every six months.
Page 258 . these are available from a qualified workshop, such as a smart center. Jump starting Ensure that the vehicles do not contact If your battery is flat and the car will not each other.
Page 259 (A). (see page 140). Have the battery checked by a qualified Start your car's engine. specialist workshop, e.g. a smart cen If the engine does not start right away, ter. leave approx. 60 seconds between starting attempts.
Page 260 Danger of explosion! minor explosions, which may injure you smart center. The housing could be When charging the battery, deflagra and other persons or cause damage to damaged. tions can occur due to gases escaping the paintwork or acid corrosion on the from the battery.
Page 261: Roll Starting
Roll starting Roll starting Preparations Roll starting If the starter is faulty you can try to start Apply the footbrake. Release the footbrake. the car by letting it run down a steep hill. Switch on the ignition. Push the accelerator pedal to the floor. Move the gearshift lever to position + >...
Page 262: Towing
Towing Towing The rear fixing points are for towing other Fixing points for the towing lug You will need a towing lug to tow another vehicles and for mounting the base rack*. The front fixing point is for towing the ve vehicle or have your vehicle towed.
Page 263 Towing 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 en gine is not running. You will then need to use considerably more effort to steer and brake the car.
Page 264 Towing the car with a base carrier* Observe the national statutory regula The tow rope must never be attached to mounted is not permissible.
Page 265: Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguisher* Fire extinguisher* Danger of injury! Ensure that the fire extinguisher is always securely fastened. Vehicle occupants could otherwise be injured by the fire extinguisher being thrown around in the vehicle in the event of: Severe braking A change of direction You should be aware of the following: An accident You should read the operating instruc...
Page 266 264 Communications breakdown...
Page 267: Data Transfer
Contents >Information signs (example: left hand drive version) ..266 >Model plate ....267 >Technical data ....268 >Homologation numbers .
Page 268: Information Signs (Example: Left Hand Drive Version)
Information signs (example: left hand drive version) Information signs (example: left hand drive version) a Service label b Coolant warning label c Wiper mechanism warning label d Airbag information signs (sun visor/roof rail) e Refuelling sign/tyre pressure sign f Model plate with vehicle ident. no. g smartmove Assistance Danger of injury! Various warning stickers are affixed to your vehi...
Page 269: Model Plate
Model plate Model plate Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number (B) can be found on the floor plate under the car pet (A) in the luggage compartment. Data transfer 267...
Page 270: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data The technical data are valid for all stan dard equipped vehicles. smart gmbh recommends that you use original smart parts and accessories. Engine specifications Diesel engines Petrol engines fortwo coupé/fortwo cabrio fortwo coupé/fortwo cabrio fortwo coupé from...
Page 271 Any qualified specialist workshop such as sion vehicles with catalytic converter. driving styles, additional equipment, dif a smart center will be able to provide fur ferent road surfaces and weather condi ther details. tions.
Page 272 Technical data Acceleration/elasticity Maximum Diesel engine Petrol engines speed fortwo coupé/fortwo cabrio fortwo coupé/fortwo cabrio fortwo coupé from BRABUS/fortwo cabrio from BRABUS 30 kW 37 kW 45 kW 55 kW 0 to 100 km/h (s) 19.8 18.3 15.5 12.3 60 to 100 km/h (s) in 5th gear 13.2...
Page 273 Change over to winter tyres at an early Every qualified specialist workshop (e.g. date, preferably in the autumn. a smart center) will be glad to provide you >Notes on wheels and tyres! The vehicle operating approval status with details and information concerning...
Page 274 (e.g. a >Note! smart center). If wide tyres are fitted on vehicles To ensure that the rear wheels are shield equipped with a diesel engine, the qualify ed as required by law, a modified fixing...
Page 275 Snow chains* >Important! Accident risk! Only the original smart accessory snow Snow chains for the smart fortwo from The car's handling changes when chains (part no. 000 1792 V001) are ap BRABUS are only permitted to be used driving with snow chains on any kind of proved for use on the smart.
Page 276 Technical data All fortwo coupés including the fortwo coupé from All fortwo cabrios including the fortwo cabrio Weights BRABUS from BRABUS Curb weight (kg) Load capacity (kg) of which maximum load in the luggage compartment (kg) Permissible gross vehicle weight (kg) 1 Curb weight (acc.
Page 277 Petrol engines fortwo coupé/ fortwo coupé/ fortwo coupé from BRABUS/ Fuel tank for all vehicles fortwo cabrio fortwo cabrio fortwo cabrio from BRABUS Capacity, (ltrs.) of which reserve capacity (ltrs.) fortwo coupé/ fortwo coupé/ fortwo coupé from BRABUS/ Fuel fortwo cabrio...
Page 278 Technical data Fill levels Diesel engines Petrol engines Coolant system Coolant capacity (ltrs.) Anti corrosion agent/anti freeze (ltrs.) 2.25 Windscreen washer system Total fluid capacity (ltrs.) Tyre inflation pressure (summer and winter) 135/70 R15 front 175/55 R15 rear (bar) 145/65 R15 front 175/55 R15 rear (bar) 175/55 R15 front 195/50 R15 rear (bar) 175/50 R16 front 205/45 R16 rear (bar) 1.8/2.3...
Page 279 re...
Page 280: Homologation Numbers
Homologation numbers Homologation numbers (for radio wave based remote control) Country Country code Homologation number Germany G133416J Austria CEPT LPD D Belgium RTT/D/X1556 Denmark CEPT/LPD/DK/9717 Spain E 02 98 00 74 France 97 0325 PPL0 Italy DGPGF/4/2/03/338965/FO/00171/21/01/98 Luxembourg L 2432/10325 01H Netherlands CEPT LPD D Portugal...
Page 281: Official Homologation
Official homologation Official homologation France Spain Symbols for the homologation Germany Data transfer 279...
Page 282 280 Data transfer...
Page 283 >>Key word index.
Page 284 Key ............15 Sunroof top/rear soft top....125 Control lever ......... 33 Removal..........254 Vehicle..........219 Belt force limiters ......... 29 All sections marked with the * symbol refer to either factory fitted optional extras or original smart accessories. 282 Key word index...
Page 285 Manual shifting (softip) ....138 drive lock function*....... 13 Gearshifts from the steering wheel*... 138 Driving abroad........58 Driving off..........143 All sections marked with the * symbol refer to either factory fitted optional extras or original smart accessories. Key word index 283...
Page 286 Jump starting Luggage net......... 186 Jump starting........256 Luggage net bag* ........ 190 Roll starting ........259 Luggage wedge* ........187 All sections marked with the * symbol refer to either factory fitted optional extras or original smart accessories. 284 Key word index...
Page 287 Rear bulbs ..........233 Seat belt..........25 Rear fog lamp .........64 Reversing the car........ 144 Indicator lamp........38 Roll starting......... 259 All sections marked with the * symbol refer to either factory fitted optional extras or original smart accessories. Key word index 285...
Page 288 Sunroof top ........112 Vehicle weight........274 Tread depth ........246 softip............ 145 Telephone console*........83 Winter ..........245 softouch* ..........146 All sections marked with the * symbol refer to either factory fitted optional extras or original smart accessories. 286 Key word index...
Page 289 Vehicle weight........274 Wiper control*, automatic....106 Ventilation Wiper nozzles ........218 Air distribution........97 Air nozzles .......... 96 Blower ..........96 All sections marked with the * symbol refer to either factory fitted optional extras or original smart accessories. Key word index 287...
Page 290 Masthead Publisher and copyright smart gmbh Concept and execution cognitas. GmbH Layout and typesetting cognitas. GmbH Translation indubo translation solutions GmbH & Co. KG Print Sommer Corporate Media...
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