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, 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. 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 Your car's keys Your vehicle can be ordered with keys op erated by radio or infrared remote con trol*. Car key (A) with button for radio remote control (C). >Note! Should you have problems with your radio remote control in certain areas, please get in touch with a qualified specialist workshop such as a smart center. Car key (B) with button for infrared re mote control* (D). >Note! Additionally, you receive a spare trans mitter battery and a spare key. >Note! Unlocking and locking the driver and passenger doors can only be done using the radio remote control function on the ignition key. 10 Blind date Unlocking and locking Unlock and lock the car in the following manner: Unlocking the car with the remote control Press button (A) once. > The turn signal lights flash once. > The car's doors can be opened. >Note! The remote control has an operating range of up to 15 metres. This can fluctu ate greatly as a consequence of local con ditions (reflective or absorbing objects) and interference emitted by other radio transmission systems. Similarly, the op erating range fluctuates in line with the direction from which the remote control is activated. Unlocking and locking the car from the outside Accident risk! When opening the doors, take care not to endanger other road users or ne cessitate other vehicles to swerve and potentially cause an accident. Make sure that nobody is endangered when opening the doors. Blind date 11 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 passenger door after unlocking the car with the remote control, the doors will be locked again automatically after one minute. Close the car's doors. Press button (A) once. > The turn signal lights flash three times. > The door lock display (B) flashes red. The exterior and interior lighting comes on and then goes off again after 12 seconds. >Important! Please make sure that you do not inad vertently activate the remote control. >Note! Never leave your keys lying in the car. You could lock yourself out! Danger of injury! Never leave children unsuper vised in the vehicle. They could open a locked door from the inside or start the vehicle if the key is left in it and thereby endanger themselves and oth ers. You should therefore take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a short time. Do not leave children unsupervised in the car, even if they are secured by a child restraint system. Children could injure themselves on parts of the vehi cle or be severely or even fatally harmed by prolonged exposure to in tense heat or cold. 12 Blind date Unlocking and locking Drive lock function* The vehicle doors are centrally locked from a speed of approximately 14 km/h. The drive lock function is switched off at delivery. Switching on the drive lock function Switch off the ignition. Press the central locking switch and the locking button on the remote con trol device at the same time. > You will hear an acoustic signal. The drive lock function is switched on. Switching off the drive lock function Switch off the ignition. Press the central locking switch and the unlocking button on the remote control at the same time. > You will hear an acoustic signal. The drive lock function is switched off. >Note! For safety reasons, the sunroof top can only be closed using the switch on the in side of the vehicle. >Important! The remote control has an operating range of up to 15 metres (approx. 50 ft). Take care that you do not inadvertently open your car's sunroof top. Opening and unlocking the sunroof top (smart cabrio only) You can open the sunroof top of your vehi cle from the outside by pressing button (A). Convenience operation comprises the following functions: Complete opening of the sunroof top. Unlocking of the rear soft top. Unlocking of the rear soft top in its folded and locked position. Blind date 13 Unlocking and locking If the vehicle will not lock using the remote control although the battery of the remote control has sufficient voltage: Open the driver door. Switch on the ignition. Press the central locking switch (A) once. > The door lock display (B) will flash red for 5 seconds at double its nor mal frequency. > The car is locked if you switch the ignition off within this period of 5 seconds. Remove the key and exit the vehicle with the key in your hand. Close the driver door. > The car is now locked. How to unlock the car from the inside You can unlock the doors by pulling the door handle (C). If the driver door is open a warning sig nal will be sounded: if a gear is engaged while the engine is running and there is no pressure be ing applied to either the footbrake or the accelerator pedal. if the lights are switched on and the ignition is switched off. Locking and unlocking the car from the inside How to lock the car from the inside Press the central locking switch (A) for 2 seconds. > The central locking mechanism is distinctly heard. > The car is locked and will protect you against any unwanted persons entering the car when waiting, such as at traffic lights. > The door lock display (B) will flash red (if ignition is OFF). Accident risk! Do not leave children unsuper vised in the vehicle. They could open a door from the inside ­ even if it is locked ­ and thereby endanger them selves or others. 14 Blind date Unlocking and locking How to recognise when the transmitter battery in the key will soon be spent: The turn signal lights flash 9 times in quick succession when you lock the car. Cause: > The remote control transmitter bat tery is almost spent. > You will be able to use the remote control approx. 100 more times. Remedy: > Replace the transmitter battery1 or > Have the transmitter battery re placed by a qualified specialist workshop, such as a smart center. If the vehicle will not lock using the remote control because the battery of the remote control is spent: If you can no longer lock the car using the remote control and you do not have a spare transmitter battery on hand, please pro ceed as follows: Open the driver door. Turn the key in the ignition switch to position 0. Press the central locking switch (A) un til the door lock display (B) starts to flash. Turn the key in the ignition switch to position 1 and then finally to position 0. Take the keys out of the car with you and close the doors. The car is now locked. Environment! Always dispose of discharged transmitter batteries in an environ mentally friendly manner. >Note! If you fail to replace the transmitter battery, after approximately 100 presses of the remote control you will not be able to lock or unlock the car. you will not be able to deactivate the electronic immobiliser. you will not be able to start the car. you will, however, be able to unlock the central locking function by opening the tailgate with the car key. 1 A spare transmitter battery is included as part of the standard delivery scope. Blind date 15 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 cause serious health problems. Use a coin to prise open the top half of the key casing (A). >Note! Replace the remote control's transmitter battery every 2 years at the latest. Otherwise there is a danger of leakage! The remote control could be destroyed. Take the transmitter battery (B) out of the board. Insert the new transmitter battery, checking that the polarity is correct. > Type of battery: lithium cell CR 1225 >Note! Check the polarity when inserting the new transmitter battery. Otherwise damage may occur to parts in the electrical system. Press both sides of the key casing back together again. 16 Blind date Adjusting the seats Adjusting the seats Adjust the driver seat to the correct po sition relative to the pedals and the steering wheel before starting a journey. Danger of injury! To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries in an accident involving rapid deceleration, e.g. with an air bag inflating within a matter of milli seconds, or if the brakes are applied abruptly, please note the following: All vehicle occupants must select a seat position that allows the seat belt to be worn correctly and that is as far away from the airbag as possi ble. The driver seat position must allow the driver to drive the vehicle safe ly. The driver's arms must be slightly bent when holding the steering wheel. The driver must maintain a distance from the pedals that allows him to depress these fully. Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible, especially if a child is secured in a restraint sys tem* on this seat. Vehicle occupants should always wear their seat belt correctly and position their backrest as close to the vertical as possible. The head restraint should support the back of your head at about eye level. Accident risk! Only adjust the driver seat while the vehicle is stationary. You will oth erwise be distracted from the traffic situation and the movement of the seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and result in an accident. Danger of injury! Take the car to a qualified spe cialist workshop, e.g. a smart center if the seats have become damaged. The seat is an integral part of the car's safety system in the same way as e.g. seat belts and airbags. Its safety function can only be upheld if the seats are free of damage. Danger of injury! When adjusting the seat, make sure that no one is trapped. Observe the notes on the airbag system. Blind date 17 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. Seat height adjustment The seat guide is inclined in the hori zontal plane. Longitudinal seat adjust ment also alters the seat height. Accident risk! Whenever the seat has been moved forward or back, ensure that it engages properly in position, as unexpected movement or adjustment of the seat while the car is being driven could cause the driver to lose control and re sult in an accident. Danger of injury! Do not insert your hands into the seat rail when adjusting the seat's lon gitudinal position. This represents a considerable risk of injury. 18 Blind date