Operating instructions smart fortwo coupé and smart fortwo cabrio >>Let the fun begin! Congratulations on choosing the smart fortwo coupé or smart fortwo cabrio. We're pleased about your decision. No doubt you are also full of anticipation and want to finally start driving your car. We'll show you what it's all about, give you a few important pieces of advice and some tips. Please study these operating instructions thoroughly to ensure that you have more enjoyment with your smart and can recognise and avoid any potential dangers to yourself or others. 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. Incidentally, smart is among the first automotive manufacturers to offer a soot filter in the compact car segment. The maintenance free system considerably reduces the hazardous soot particles emitted by the smart cdi engine. This contributes to environmental pro tection and human health. Contents >>Let the fun begin! Introduction............................................. 4 >>Light conditions. Lights .....................................................58 Headlight range control.........................61 Interior lights ........................................62 Fog lamps ...............................................63 Turn signal lights...................................65 Warning sounds and indicator lights .....66 >>Weather outlook. Sun visors .............................................. 90 Sunroof visor* ....................................... 92 Power glass sliding roof* ...................... 93 Coat hooks ............................................. 95 Heater/ventilation ................................. 96 Air conditioning plus* ......................... 102 Wipers .................................................. 105 Rear window heater ............................. 107 Outside mirror heaters* ..................... 108 Seat heater*......................................... 109 Car cover* ........................................... 110 >>Blind date. Unlocking and locking............................ 10 Adjusting the seats................................ 17 Mirrors, adjustment .............................. 22 Power windows ....................................... 24 Seat belts ............................................... 25 Belt tensioners and belt force limiters 29 Cockpit, left hand drive model ............. 31 Cockpit, right hand drive model........... 32 Control levers........................................ 33 Instrument cluster, left hand drive model............................ 34 Instrument cluster, right hand drive model ......................... 35 Instrument cluster ................................ 36 Upper centre console............................ 51 Lower centre console ........................... 55 Shift lever console ................................ 56 >>Communication. Audio/telematics devices* .....................68 smart radio one* ....................................69 smart radio three* .................................70 smart radio five*....................................71 smart radio navigator* ..........................72 smart CD changer*.................................76 CD box*...................................................77 Cassette box*.........................................80 Telephone console*................................83 Universal hands free system*...............86 ipod*.......................................................87 smart sound package* ...........................88 >>Variable driving enjoyment. Soft top system (only smart cabrio) .... 112 Windblocker* ....................................... 120 Notes on the soft top system............... 122 Soft top system faults.......................... 123 Care notes and maintenance ............... 125 >>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. 2 Good news Contents >>Study in motion. Before driving off................................ 136 Driving ................................................. 139 Parking................................................. 147 Driving in winter.................................. 149 Driving with a catalytic converter ...... 151 Driving tips.......................................... 152 Cruise control*.................................... 154 Speed limiter*...................................... 157 Brakes.................................................. 160 Electronic Stability Program (esp)...... 165 Airbags ................................................ 166 >>Part time jobs. Refuelling .............................................204 Oil level ................................................206 Checking operating fluids ...................210 Tyre inflation pressure .......................215 Wiper blades.........................................218 Care notes............................................219 >>Data transfer. Information signs (example: left hand drive version) ..... 266 Model plate .......................................... 267 Technical data ..................................... 268 Homologation numbers ........................ 278 Official homologation........................... 279 >>Communications breakdown. On board diagnosis socket (OBD) .......226 Fuses ....................................................227 Bulbs.....................................................232 12 volt power socket...........................235 Breakdown set* ....................................236 Wheel trim cap* ....................................242 Wheel theft protection* .......................243 Tyres and wheels .................................244 Battery .................................................252 Roll starting .........................................259 Towing ..................................................260 Fire extinguisher* ...............................263 >>Key word index. >>Loading up. Storage compartments and trays ........ 174 Luggage compartment......................... 183 Luggage compartment cover* ............. 188 Luggage net bag* ................................ 190 Divider* between the luggage and passenger compartments (coupé)....... 193 Divider* between the luggage and 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 Introduction Introduction The concept of these operating instructions Driving a vehicle is just one of its fac ets; discovering a vehicle in detail is all about gaining an insight into its in credibly broad scope. At the start of every chapter we tell you precisely what awaits you, and perhaps a little more too. To help you find your way around with even greater ease, each chapter is co lour coded. Here is a brief overview: >>Blind date. > For an initial impression. >>Light conditions. > All about the lights. >>Communication. > Radios, telephones and all other en tertainment features. >>Weather outlook. > Preparing you for all types of weath er. >>Variable driving enjoyment. > Roof features and more. >>Child friendly. > Carrying children safely and cor rectly. >>Study in motion. > Driving and everything that it in volves. >>Loading up. > How best to load the car and stow items. >>Part time jobs. > Refuelling, checking and topping up. >>Communications breakdown. > Performing minor repairs swiftly and effectively. >>Data transfer. > The technical data. 4 Good news Introduction Clarity is our aim Fewer words can often say more. To help you enjoy reading these texts and concen trate on what really matters, we have in corporated a variety of design elements that we'd like to outline here: Lists Items in lists are always preceded by a dash: to keep the list clearer, for ease of recognition and under standing. When you need to act In this instance, first of all we inform you what you need to do, then provide any supplementary information that is nec essary. In other words: Ensure that you read through these de tailed operating instructions > only then will you be able to handle your vehicle expertly and recognise and avoid hazards both to yourself and to others. Notes >Note! Notes provide supplementary informa tion on a topic. >Important! Anything that could result in material damage is classified as important. Safety notes Safety instructions draw your attention to potential hazards that could damage your health or even have fatal conse quences. Danger of injury! We want to protect you, other oc cupants and other road users as effec tively as possible. For this reason, it is essential to read and observe the sections marked with this symbol. Good news 5 Introduction Protection of the environment The environmental policy of smart gmbh is based on the environmental guidelines of DaimlerChrysler, which are imple mented in every phase of the product's life. Protecting the environment, saving energy and preserving natural resources are essential components of all princi ples. This starts with vehicle develop ment, encompasses the production process and ends with the recycling of many different components. Returning used vehicles You can return your smart fortwo coupé or smart fortwo cabrio to us for environ mentally friendly disposal in accordance with the EU Directive on End of Life Ve hicle Law1 but that day lies a long way off. About these operating instructions As the scope of delivery of your vehicle depends on the order placed, the equip ment in it may deviate from that shown in some of the descriptions and illustra tions. In order to adapt our vehicles to the ever advancing technologies avail able, we must reserve the right to make changes to design, equipment and tech nology. Therefore no claims can be derived from any of the specifications, illustrations or descriptions in these operating in structions. Environment! We want to protect our environ ment. For this reason, it is essential to read the sections marked with this symbol. 1 Applies in accordance with the national statutory provisions for motor vehicles. The smart fortwo coupé and the smart fortwo cabrio have fulfilled legal requirements for recyclable design for some years now. A network of collection points and disassembly workshops is available to receive end of life vehicles, where your vehicle can be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. 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. Visit www.smart.com for more information. 6 Good news Introduction Accessories and optional extras All texts marked with an asterisk * refer either to factory fitted optional extras or to original smart accessories that can be installed in a qualified workshop, such as a smart center. Please also ob serve country and vehicle specific regu lations for smart original parts. Safety Be sure to read the following sections in particular: "Airbags" in chapter >>Study in mo tion. "Belt tensioners" and "Seat belts" in chapter >>Blind date. Correct use Please observe the following information when using the vehicle: The warning signs in these operating instructions Chapter >>Data transfer. "Technical data" in these operating instructions Road traffic regulations Road traffic licensing regulations Children Be sure that you also read the chapter >>Child friendly. Resale Should you sell your car, please be sure to pass on these operating instructions. smart a brand of DaimlerChrysler Good news 7 8 Good news Contents >Unlocking and locking . . . . . . . . . 10 >Adjusting the seats . . . . . . . . . . . 17 >Mirrors, adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 22 >Power windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 >Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 >Belt tensioners and Belt force limiters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 >Cockpit, left hand drive model . . 31 >Cockpit, right hand drive model . 32 >Control levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 >Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 >Upper centre console . . . . . . . . . . 51 >Lower centre console . . . . . . . . . . 55 >Shift lever console . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 >>Blind date. Now it's time to acquaint yourself with your vehicle, get a general impression of it and get active. Unlock the smart, ...