SMART FORTWO COUPE 2008 Owners Manual

Instrument cluster
140
>> Controls. Reserve fuel indicator
> Selecting reserve fuel indicator: Press left
button
1 (
page 138) repeatedly until the
reserve fuel indicator appears in the status
indicator.
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The reserve fuel indicator is only
displayed when driving on reserve fuel.
For more information on the reserve fuel indi

cator, see "Fuel level display/reserve fuel in

dicator" (

page 136).
Auxiliary instruments*1
Tachometer
2
Cockpit clock
Tachometer*
The tachometer can be turned by
approximately 90°.
The tachometer illumination comes on when
you turn the key in the starter switch in
position1.
The tachometer displays the engine speed in
units of 1000 rpm.
!
Do not hang any objects on the
tachometer.
This could cause the tachometer to be torn
from its mountings and damage it.
Cockpit clock*
The cockpit clock can be turned by
approximately 90°.
The cockpit clock illumination comes on when
you turn the key in starter switch to position1
and the parking lamps are switched on. P68.10
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Instrument cluster
>> Controls.
141
The buttons for setting the time are on the top
of the cockpit clock.1
Setting the time forward
2
Setting the time back> Setting the time forward in 1 minute
increments
: Press button
1 repeatedly
until the desired time is set.
> Setting the time forward quickly: Press
button
1 for longer than two seconds.
The setting speed accelerates.
> Setting the time back in 1 minute
increments: Press button
2 repeatedly
until the desired time is set.
> Setting the time back quickly: Press
button
2 for longer than two seconds.
The setting speed accelerates.
!
Do not hang any objects on the cockpit
clock.
This could cause the cockpit clock to be torn
from its mounting and damage it.
Adjusting instrument cluster
illuminationYou can adjust the illumination of the
switches, the dials in the instrument cluster,
the radio*, the climate control* panel and the
auxiliary instruments*.
Five settings are possible.
>Make sure that the key in the starter switch
is turned to position1.
>Switch on the parking lamps.
> To brighten or dim illumination: Press right
button
2 (
page 138) repeatedly until the
desired setting is reached.
The current setting is stored. P68.10
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Audio system*
142
>> Controls.
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Warning!
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should
enter system settings with the vehicle at
a standstill and operate the system only
when road and traffic conditions permit.
Always pay full attention to traffic condi

tions first before operating system con

trols while driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just
30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your
vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
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Warning!
Always select a volume that allows you to
still hear ambient sound in your immedi

ate vicinity (e.g. horns, emergency res

cue vehicles, police vehicles, etc.). You
could otherwise cause an accident.
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Warning
If you wish to have a radio other than an
original smart radio fitted in your vehi

cle, please always have the necessary
work performed at an authorized smart
center.
This is particularly important if your ve

hicle is fitted with a radio preinstallation.
Improper connection can result in the
failure of important vehicle functions,
thereby endangering the operating
safety of your vehicle and thus your own
safety and that of other people.

Audio system*
>> Controls.
143
The following pages contain a brief descrip

tion of the audio systems available for the
coupé and cabrio.
The devices are described with their full
complement of equipment, including radio
mode and CD changer* mode. The description
for your individual equipment specification
applies.
Please refer to the separate operating
instructions for detailed functions.
smart radio 9*The smart radio 9 system contains the
following functions:
•Radio (FM/AM)
•CD player
• RDS (Radio Data System)
•AUX
socket (

page 144)
!
Please be sure to read the operating in

structions for the smart radio 9 before using
the unit. Familiarize yourself with the various
functions of the unit so that you are able to
operate it easily, reliably and correctly at any
time.
1
On/off switch
2
Random button
3
Station buttons
4
Display
5
CD eject button
6
Control panel for selecting functions for
radio, CD, AUX
7
Control panels for selecting functions for
tone settings, menu, TA (Traffic An

nouncements), frequency band
8
Volume
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Audio system*
144
>> Controls.
smart radio 10*The smart radio 10 system contains the
following functions:
•Radio (FM/AM)
• MP3 player
•CD changer
• RDS (Radio Data System)
•AUX
socket (

page 144)
!
Please be sure to read the operating in

structions for the smart radio 10 before using
the unit. Familiarize yourself with the various
functions of the unit so that you are able to
operate it easily, reliably and correctly at any
time.
1
On/off switch
2
CD load button
3
Station buttons
4
Display
5
CD eject button
6
Control panel for selecting functions for
radio, radio CD, CD changer, MP3
7
Control panels for selecting functions for
tone settings, menu, TA (Traffic An

nouncements), frequency band
8
Volume
smart sound package*The smart sound package supplements the
existing speakers with additional speakers
(including active subwoofer).
You can connect mobile audio devices such as
an MP3 player via smart MP3 interface*
(AUX
socket*) using a commercially available
3.5 mm socket plug.
The AUX
socket is located in the glove box on
the passenger side.1
AUX
socket
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Air vents>> Controls.
145 Overview
1
Left side defroster air vent, fixed
2
Left side air vent, adjustable
3
Left center air vent, adjustable
4
Control panel
5
Right center air vent, adjustable
6
Right side air vent, adjustable
7
Right side defroster air vent, fixed P83.00
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Air vents
146
>> Controls.To make sure that the
•heating
•climate control*
works properly, please observe the following:
• Keep the air intake grill free from deposits,
e.g. ice or snow, to ensure that fresh air can
flow freely into the vehicle interior.
• Do not obstruct air vents or ventilation
grilles in the vehicle interior.
Opening and closing air vents> Opening: Turn slider
2,3,5, or
6
inwards towards the center console.
>Closing: Turn slider
2,3,5, or
6 fully
outwards towards the side window.
Adjusting air vents>Turn slider
2,3,5, or
6 to the left,
right, up, or down.
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For draft
free ventilation, move the
sliders for the center air vents and side air
vents to the middle position.
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Warning!
When operating the
•heating
•climate control*
the air that enters the passenger com

partment through the air vents can be
very hot or very cold (depending on the
set temperature). This may cause burns
or frostbite on unprotected skin in the
immediate area of the air vents. Always
keep sufficient distance between unpro

tected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribu

tion control to direct the air to air vents
in the vehicle interior that are not in the
immediate area of unprotected skin.

Heating>> Controls.
147 Control panel
1
Air volume control
2
Rear window defroster switch
(
page 154)
3
Air distribution control
4
Temperature control
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Heating
148
>> Controls.
Switching heating on/off>Switching on: Make sure that the key in the
starter switch is turned to position1.
>Push temperature control
4 up.
> Switching off: Push temperature control
4
fully down.
Setting the temperaturei
You should raise or lower the temperature
setting in small increments.
> Increasing or decreasing: Push tempera

ture control
4 up or down.
Rapid cooling
>Push air volume control
1 fully up.
>Turn air distribution control
3 to
positiona.
>Push temperature control
4 fully down.
>Adjust the air vents as desired.
Rapid heating
>Push air volume control
1 to level3.
>Turn air distribution control
3 to a posi

tion betweenP andY.
>Push temperature control
4 fully up.
>Adjust the air vents towards the occupants.
Adjusting air distributionYou can adjust the air distribution using air
distribution control
3.
The following symbols are found on the air
distribution control:
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Warning!
Follow the recommended settings for
heating and cooling given on the following
pages. Otherwise the windows could fog
up, impairing visibility and endangering
you and others.
Symbol
Function
P
Directs air to the windshield
and side windows
Y
Directs air to the footwells and
air distribution is reduced at
the center and side air vents
a
Directs air through the center
and side air vents

Heating>> Controls.
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>Turn air distribution control
3 to the
desired symbol.
The air distribution is controlled depending
on the position of the air distribution con

trol.
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You can also turn the air distribution
control to a position between two symbols.
Adjusting air volumeYou can adjust the air volume using air volume
control
1. Five blower speeds are available.
The air volume is controlled depending on the
blower speed selected.
0Off
1Slow
2Medium
3High/defrosting
4Maximum
> Increasing or decreasing: Push air volume
control1 up or down.
DefrostingThe best defrosting of windows is achieved if
the ice is completely removed from the win

dows manually with an ice scraper before
starting the engine.
>Switching on: Push air volume control
1 to
level3.
>Turn air distribution control
3 to
positionP.
>Push temperature control
4 fully up.
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Warning!
Never drive with iced up or fogged
windows. Visibility will be significantly
impaired. Impaired visibility could en

danger yourself and others. This may
prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident.