SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual page 188

Battery
186
Disconnecting, removing, charging,
reinstalling and reconnecting the
battery
Disconnecting the battery
G
Warning!
With a disconnected battery
you will no longer be able to turn the key
R
in the starter switch.
the gear selector lever will remain
R
locked in position P.
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X
Turn off all electrical accessories.
X
Turn off the engine.
X
Open the passenger door.
X
Move the passenger seat to the rear as far
as possible.
X
Unscrew the carpet holder in the
passenger footwell (
X
Lift the carpet.
X
Unscrew fastening screw ;
counterclockwise.
X
Pull footrest : sideways out of the
vehicle.
X
Read and observe safety instructions and
precautions (
Y
page 152).
Y
page 184).
!
Always disconnect the battery in the
order described below. Otherwise the
vehicle's electronics can be damaged.
X
Disconnect the battery negative lead
from negative terminal =.
Make sure the negative lead does not
come into contact with the positive lead.
X
Remove cover ? from the positive
terminal.
X
Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery
X
Unscrew battery mount A.
X
Remove the battery support and bracket.
X
Pull out the ventilation hose from the
battery (depending on battery
arrangement in your vehicle model, the
ventilation hose is located either on the
left or right side of the battery).
X
Remove the battery.
Charging the battery
G
Warning!
Avoid creating sparks when charging the
battery as escaping gases are flammable.
Keep open flames away from the battery and
do not smoke.
Do not touch the battery terminal with metal
objects and do not remove the battery
charger's terminal clamps until the battery
charger has been switched off and no