SMART FORTWO COUPE 2008 Owners Manual

Air conditioning with climate control*
150
>> Controls.
Control panel1
Air volume control, blower
2
Air conditioning on/off
3
Rear window defroster switch
(
page 154)
4
Air recirculation switch
5
Air distribution control
6
Temperature control

Air conditioning with climate control*
>> Controls.
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The air conditioning improves the level of
comfort when driving at high outside
temperatures by cooling and dehumidifying
the air.Nearly all dust particles, pollutants, are
filtered out by an integrated particle filter
before outside air enters the passenger com

partment through the air distribution system.
It also operates when the air conditioning is
switched off and you have switched on the
blower.
The air conditioning only works when the
engine is running and the blower is switched
on. Maximum effectiveness is achieved if you
drive with the windows closed.
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In warmer weather, ventilate the passen

ger compartment for a short period of time
before utilizing the air conditioning.
Switching air conditioning on/off>Make sure that the engine is running.
>Switching on: Push air volume control
1 to
level1 or higher.
>Press switch
2.
The air conditioning is switched on.
The indicator lamp on the switch comes on.
>Switching off: Press switch
2 once more.
The air conditioning is switched off.
The indicator lamp on the switch goes out.
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The stored status is restored, if you switch
on the ignition again.
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The air condition will be suspended tem

porarily:
• if the engine speed is too low
•when driving off
The air condition is switched off:
• at a coolant temperature of more
than 239°F (115°C)
• at outside temperatures below 38°F (3°C)
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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.

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>> Controls.
Setting the temperaturei
You should raise or lower the temperature
setting in small increments, preferably
starting at 70°F (21°C).
> Increasing or decreasing: Push tempera

ture control
6 up or down.
The selected temperature is set.
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To achieve a lower temperature setting
more quickly, activate the air recirculation
mode (

page 153).
Adjusting air distributionYou can adjust the air distribution using air
distribution control
5.
The following symbols are found on the air
distribution control:>Turn air distribution control
5 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.
!
Do not turn the air distribution control
permanently to positionP. The air condi

tion switches on independently of other set

tings. The indicator lamp on switch
2 then
does not come on.
The vehicle’s fuel consumption increases and
the driving performance may be influenced.
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

Air conditioning with climate control*
>> Controls.
153 Adjusting air volume
You 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.
Air recirculation modeSwitch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside (e.g. before driving through
a tunnel). This setting cuts off the intake of
outside air and recirculates the air in the
passenger compartment.> Switching on: Press switch
4.
The indicator lamp on the switch comes on.
>Switching off: Press switch4 once more.
The indicator lamp on the switch goes out.
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
5 to
positionP.
>Push temperature control
6 fully up.
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Warning!
When the recirculation mode is switched
on, windows can fog on the inside immedi

ately. Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering you and others. If the win

dows begin to fog on the inside, switching
off the air recirculation mode immediate

ly should clear interior window fogging. If
interior window fogging persists, make
sure the air conditioning is switched on,
turn the air distribution control to
positionP (

page 150) and increase
air volume
1.
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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

Rear window defroster
154
>> Controls. The rear window defroster serves to de
ice
the rear window quickly and clear the view if
the rear window is fogged.
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep battery drain to a
minimum, switch off the defroster as soon as
the rear window is clear. The defroster is
automatically deactivated after approximately
10 minutes of operation.
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Rear window defroster switch>Make sure that the key in the starter switch
is turned to position1.
> Switching on: Press button
1.
The indicator lamp on the switch comes on.
>Switching off: Press button1 once more.
The indicator lamp on the switch goes out.
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Loading and storing
>> Controls.
155 Cup holder
The cup holder can be used to safely store
sealed drink bottles, containers with a lid, or
beverage cans. !
Do not use the cup holder as an ashtray.
Otherwise it could be damaged.The cup holder is located in front of the lower
center console.
You can store two cups, drink bottles or bev

erage cans of different diameters in the cup
holder.
The cup holder insert
1
can be removed in
order to store two cups, drink bottles or bev

erage cans of the same diameter.
1
Cup holder insert
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Clean the cup holder with a damp cloth.
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Warning!
In order to help prevent spilling liquids
on vehicle occupants and/or vehicle
equipment, only use containers that fit
into the cup holder. Use lids on open
containers and do not fill containers to a
height where the contents, especially hot
liquids, could spill during braking, vehi

cle maneuvers, or an accident. Liquids
spilled on vehicle occupants may cause
serious personal injury. Liquids spilled
on vehicle equipment may cause damage
not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
Keep in mind that objects placed in a cup
holder may come loose during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior.
Objects thrown around in the vehicle in

terior may cause an accident and/or se

rious personal injury.

Loading and storing
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>> Controls.
Cargo compartment cover blind
with parcel net bag
1
1 Model passion Canada only.G
Warning!
The cargo compartment cover blind is not
intended to secure heavy objects in the
event of an accident. For this reason,
heavy objects must be tied down.
Vehicle occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around in the
vehicle in the event of:
•sharp braking,
• a change of direction,
• an accident.
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Warning!
Do not place any objects on the mounted
cargo compartment cover blind. Vehicle
occupants could be injured by objects
being thrown around in the vehicle in the
event of:
•sharp braking,
• a change of direction,
• an accident.
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Warning!
Only place light loads in the parcel net
bag. Do not transport heavy, sharp

edged or fragile objects in the parcel net
bag. The parcel net bag cannot suffi

ciently secure loads in an accident.
Vehicle occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around in the
vehicle in the event of:
•sharp braking,
• a change of direction,
• an accident.
Observe the loading guidelines.

Loading and storing
>> Controls.
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The cargo compartment cover blind
• serves to protect objects that are stored in
the vehicle's cargo compartment from
prying eyes.
• prevents smaller objects from penetrating
into the passenger compartment from the
cargo compartment; however, it is not in

tended to act as a load restraining device.
The parcel net bag
• is for storing small, lightweight objects.
• prevents small objects from sliding around
inside the passenger compartment.!
If objects are placed on the cargo
compartment cover blind when mounted, the
cover may be damaged.Fitting
1
Cargo compartment cover blind
2
Top mounting
3
Bottom mountingIf you wish to use the cargo compartment
cover blind as normal, assemble it in
mounts
2. If you do not need the cargo
compartment cover blind, insert in mounts
3.
>Open the tailgate.
>Secure cargo compartment cover blind
1
at the front of the cargo compartment with
the parcel net bag.
>Insert cargo compartment cover blind
1
on the right
hand side in top mounting2
or in bottom mounting
3.

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>> Controls.
1
Cargo compartment cover blind
2
Top left mounting
3
Bottom left mounting
4
Handle
>Push handle
4 to the right in the direction
of the arrow.
>Insert cargo compartment cover blind
1 in
mounting
2 or
3 in the left
hand side
paneling and release handle
4.
>Cargo compartment cover blind1
engages.
1
Parcel net bag
>Pull parcel net bag
1 down slightly and
secure with the hook and loop fastener.
>Remove in reverse order.Controls
1
Cargo compartment cover blind
2
Rear mountings
>Closing: Take hold of cargo compartment
cover blind
1 in the middle and pull back

wards.
>Insert cargo compartment cover blind
1 in
the rear right and left mountings
2 and let
go.

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>> Controls.
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> Opening: Take hold of cargo compartment
cover blind
1 in the middle, pull
backwards, and remove from rear
mountings
2.
>Guide cargo compartment cover blind
1
into position.
Coat hooksThe coat hooks are located at the rear roof
rail on the driver’s and passenger side.1
Coat hook
Storage compartmentsAn overview of the storage compartments can
be found on (

page 40).
Coin holder
The coin holder is located in front of the gear
selector lever.
coupé illustrated as example
1
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Warning!
To help avoid personal injury during a
collision or sudden maneuver, exercise
care when storing objects in the vehicle.
Put luggage or cargo in the cargo com

partment if possible. Do not pile luggage
or cargo higher than the seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will
help to prevent stored objects from
being thrown about and injuring vehicle
occupants during
•braking
•vehicle maneuvers
• an accident
Do not store objects under the driver’s
seat. Objects stored under the driver’s
seat can slide forward into driver’s foot
well during braking and get caught be

tween or beneath the pedals. This could
restrict your ability to brake or acceler

ate and could lead to accidents and inju

ry.
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