tailgate SMART FORTWO COUPE 2013 User Guide

X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1. Retractable soft top switch
0002
Closing
0003 Opening
Opening the rear soft top X
Press symbol 0003on the retractable soft
top switch or button 0005on the key until
the retractable soft top has opened
completely.
X Release retractable soft top switch 0003or
button 0005on the key.
X Press symbol 0003on the retractable soft
top switch once more until the rear soft
top has folded down completely.
Closing the rear soft top X
Press symbol 0002on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has
folded up completely.
X Release retractable soft top switch 0002.
i If you release the retractable soft top
switch while driving before the rear soft
top has closed completely, the rear soft
top will fold down again. Removing the side rails
X Open the retractable soft top
(Y page 53).
X Open the rear soft top (Y page 70).X
Open the driver’s and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.
X Open the tailgate (Y page 54). X
Pull handle 0002on the inside of the
tailgate backward.
X Lift up the storage compartment cover. X
Push release lever 002Bof side rail 0003
backward.
Side rail 0003can be lifted at the rear end,
but remains secured.
X Push release lever 002Bbackward again. Soft top system (cabriolet only)
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X
Carry out the following steps when
conditions are safe to do so.
X First lift the side rail at the rear end in
direction of arrows 002A.
X Then remove it in direction of
arrows 0028. Storing the side rails
0002
Front right
0003 Rear right
002B Rear left
002A Front left
X Store the side rails in the storage
compartment of the tailgate with the
painted side facing down in the
designated order 0002to002A. 0002
Front right
0003 Rear right
002B Rear left
002A Front left X
Close the storage compartment cover.
X Press on the “PRESS” marking in the
middle of the storage compartment cover
until it engages audibly. G
WARNING
Always close the storage compartment cover
properly when storing the side rails.
Otherwise occupants could be injured by
the side rails moving about during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
X Close the tailgate. Let the tailgate lock
into place.
X Close the driver’s and passenger door.
X Open the side windows if desired.
! Make sure the storage compartment
cover is closed before closing the
tailgate. Otherwise the tailgate could
jam. Mounting the side rails
X Open the driver’s and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.
X Open the tailgate. X
Pull handle 0002on the inside of the
tailgate backward.
X Lift up the storage compartment cover.
X Remove the side rails from the storage
compartment in the tailgate. 72
Soft top system (cabriolet only)>> Controls.

0003
Front right
002B Rear right
002A Rear left
0028 Front left
X Install the side rails with the respective
front end 0003or0028 first. G
WARNING
Make sure the side rails are properly
mounted. Otherwise the side rails could
disengage while driving and injure you and
other persons. X
Take one side rail and start by attaching
it to front end 0019.
X Make sure the seal of the side rail is
facing up at position 0029and is not
pinched.
X Push the side rail at rear end 0018
downwards until it audibly engages into
place twice.
X Install the side rail on the other side in
the same manner. !
Make sure the side rails are installed
correctly. Otherwise the side rails may
not function properly or may be damaged.
X Close the storage compartment cover.
X Press on the “PRESS” marking in the
middle of the storage compartment cover
until it engages audibly.
X Close the tailgate. Let the tailgate lock
into place.
X Close the driver’s and passenger door.
X Open the side windows if desired.
! Make sure the storage compartment
cover is closed before closing the
tailgate. Otherwise the tailgate could
jam. Side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
Opening and closing the power windows G
WARNING
Do not keep any part of your body up against
the side window pane when opening a
window. The downward motion of the pane
may pull that part of your body down between
the window pane and the door fram eand trap
it there. If there is a risk of entrapment,
releas ethe switch and pull up the top of the
switch to close the window. G
WARNING
When closing the windows, make sure there
is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
The closing of the side windows can be
immediately stopped by releasing the
switch.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could Side windows
73>> Controls.
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This is useful:
R
if you wish to cool the interior of the
vehicle before driving
R if you wish to charge the vehicle at a
charging station/wallbox at the most
inexpensive electricity rate
With the "Air conditioning before start"
function, the vehicle interior is cooled
prior to a desired departure time.
Prerequisites:
R The doors and tailgate are closed.
R The charging cable for the high‑voltage
battery is connected to a power source
and inserted into the vehicle's power
socket.
R The high‑voltage battery has a
sufficient charge.
The maximum duration of "Air
conditioning before start" is 30 minutes.
Set the air distribution of your vehicle as
follows so that the "Air conditioning
before start" function has the greatest
effect:
R in summer, to the center and side vents
R in winter, onto the windshield and side
windows
Information on air distribution can be
found on (Y page 98).
The setting of the airflow regulator has no
influence on the "Air conditioning before
start" function.
i If the programmed time is too short, the
high‑voltage battery cannot be
completely charged. After setting the
departure time, the maximum charge
level which can be reached is then shown.
i If the high‑voltage battery is not
sufficiently charged and the "Air
conditioning before start" function is
activated, the high‑voltage battery is
charged first. When acharge level of at
least 20 % has been reached, the "Air
conditioning before start" function is
activated. This function then has priority over the charging of the
high‑voltage battery.
Activating the set departure time X
Press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the display
of the last set departure time 0002appears
in the multifunction display. X
Briefl ypress the OK button on the control
lever.
The departure time is activated 0003. The
setting for the "Air conditioning before
start" function 002Bis stored.
Changing the set departure time
X Press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
Overwrite menu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Briefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
X If the 12-hour mode is set:
press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
desired mode (am oder
pm ) is selected.
X Briefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
X Press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
desired hour is selected. Control system
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Fitting
If you wish to use cargo compartment cover
blind 0002as normal, assemble it in top
mountings 0003. If you do not need the cargo
compartment cover blind, insert in bottom
mountings 002B.
X Open the tailgate.
X Secure cargo compartment cover
blind 0002at the front of the cargo
compartment with the parcel net bag.
X Insert cargo compartment cover
blind 0002on the right-hand side in top
mounting 0003or in bottom mounting 002B.X
Push handle 002Ato the right in the
direction of the arrow.
X Insert cargo compartment cover
blind 0002in top mounting 0003or bottom
mounting 002Bin the left-hand side
paneling and release handle 002A.
X Cargo compartment cover blind 0002
engages. X
Pull parcel net bag 0028down slightly and
secure with the hook and loop fastener.
X Remove in reverse order.
Controls X
Closing: Take hold of cargo compartment
cover blind 0002in the middle and pull
backwards.
X Guide cargo compartment cover
blind 0002into the rear right and left
mountings 0003.
X Opening: Take hold of cargo compartment
cover blind 0002in the middle, pull
backwards, and remove from rear
mountings 0003.
X Guide cargo compartment cover
blind 0002into position. Coat hooks
The coat hooks are located at the rear roof
rail on the driver’s and passenger side. Loading and storing
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X
Opening: Press on the center of
drawer 0002.
The drawer opens slightly.
X Pull drawer0002 to open completely.
X Closing: Press on drawer 0002until it
engages.
Storage compartment in the tailgate
(coupé only) If possible, you can stow the charging cable
in the storage compartment of the tailgate
(Y
page 112).
! Do not place the charging cable in the
compartment for the roof bars of the roof
system. If the charging cable is placed
there, the roof bars can be damaged when
the storage compartment is closed. For
this reason, please make sure that the
charging cable is only stowed in the
intended location. X
Opening: Open the tailgates.
X Pull handle 0002on the inside of the
tailgate backward.
X Lift up the storage compartment cover.
X Closing: Close storage compartment
cover 0002.
X Press on the “PRESS” marking in the
middle of storage compartment cover 0002
until it engages audibly.
X Close the tailgates (Y page 53). Loading instructions
G
WARNING
Transport heavy or hard objects in the
cargo compartment, not in the passenger
compartment.
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible using fastening
materials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or
sudden maneuvers, loose items may be
thrown around inside the vehicle, causing
injury to vehicle occupants. G
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
compartment 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
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident G
WARNING
No racks or loads may be secured to the roof
of the vehicle, as
R the panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
injuring persons
R this can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents
R the rack and/or the load could detach and
through this cause an accident or other
people could be injured by the load and/
or rack that has fallen off 104
Loading and storing>> Controls.
* optional

Carry out the following steps within
30 seconds:
X If the value of the charg ecurrent is not
set to 8 A: set the value to 8 Aand confirm.
X Set the value of the charge current to
10 A and confirm.
X Set the value of the charge current to
8 A and confirm.
X Set the value of the charge current to
10 A and confirm.
X Press the encryption button on the
powerline adapter withi nthree minutes.
When the powerline adapter shows a
connection, the connection process was
successful.
i Observe the separate operating
instructions of the powerline adapter.
i Contact an authorized electric drive
smart center if you have any questions.
X Next, set the value of the charge current
to the desired value once again.
As soon as the vehicle establishes an
Internet connection, you can also use the
"Vehicle Homepage" at home during the
charging process. Changes you have made
via the "Vehicle Homepage" are adopted
after the charging process is complete.
This data transmission ends after
approximately three days. Charging at an AC power socket or a
private wallbox
Charging cable G
WARNING
The drive system is under high voltage.
Only use the charging cable that is
supplied with the vehicle or a wallbox
charging cable . Only use these charging
cables to charge the vehicle. Do not extend
a charging cable. Do not use a charging
cable if it is damaged. You could otherwise suffer an electric
shock and be seriously or even fatally
injured.
When charging at a private wallbox or
public charging station (level 2charging),
the charging cable is non-detachably
connected to the wallbox or charging
station.
Storing the charging cable You can store the charging cable in the
vehicle.
R
cabrio:
-in a box which is available as a
separate accessory (part number A 451
810 00 80).
- in the storage compartment in the
tailgate, if available (Y page 104).
In this case, you can not stow the roof
bars of the roof system there.
R coupé: in the storage compartment in the
tailgate, if available (Y page 104). Storage compartment in the tailgate
X
Hold charging cable connector 0003in your
left hand and power supply connector 0002
in your right hand.
X Lay spiral section 002Bof the cable into
the rear area of the storage compartment.
X Place the remainder of the charging
cable into the recesses in the storage
compartment as shown in the
illustration. 112
High-voltage battery>> Operation.

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0001
Drive System
0001Switch Engine Off There is a malfunction in the drive train. If the drive system
continues to run, the drive train can become damaged.
In addition, the red 0001warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up and a warning signal sounds.
X Switch off the drive system.
X Do not continue driving.
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. 0007
Do Not Tow
(Away) Either the drive or the high‑voltage system is faulty.
In addition, the
0002warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
X It is recommended to have the vehicle transported by a
qualified specialist workshop.
Do not tow the vehicle on its own wheels. 0007
Charging Not
Possible There is a malfunction in the on-board charger. The
high‑voltage battery cannot be charged.
X
Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. 0007
Parking Lock
Inactive The gear selector lever is in position
P, but the parking lock
is not detected.
In addition, a warning signal sounds.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Move the gear selector lever to another position, e.g. to R.
X Move the gear selector lever to Pagain. 0001
Driver´s Door Ajar The driver’s door is open.
X
Close the driver’s door. 0002
Door Ajar The passenger door is open.
X
Close the passenger door. 0003
Tailgate Open A tailgate or the rear soft top
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is open.
X Close the tailgates or the rear soft. 0003
Charge Cable
Connected The charging cable is inserted in the vehicle power socket.
The vehicle cannot be moved.
In addition, a warning signal sounds.
X
To drive off, remove the charging cable from the vehicle
power socket and stow the cable in the vehicle. 9
cabriolet only. Display messages
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The arrow on bulb socket
0002must be in
line with the line on the headlamp
housing.
X Turn bulb socket 0002clockwise by a
quarter of turn.
Side turn signal lamp bulb X
Removing: Open the door on the
corresponding side. X
Press on retaining lug 0002in the
direction of the arrow until the side turn
signal lamp housing disengages.
X Close the door.
X Use a suitable tool to loosen the side turn
signal lamp housing from the fender.
X Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull it out of the side turn signal
lamp housing.
X Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
X Installing: Insert the new bulb into the
bulb socket.
X Insert the bulb socket into the side turn
signal lamp housing and turn the bulb
socket clockwise.
X Fit the side turn signal lamp housing
onto the fender.
X Press gently onto the side turn signal
lamp housing.
The side turn signal lamp housing must
audibly engage. Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
X Turn exterior lamp switch to position
0004 (Ypage 62).
X Switch off the ignition.
Tail lamp unit X
Removing:
Coupé: Open the upper tailgate.
X Open the lower tailgate.
X Cabriolet: Open the rear soft top
(Y page 70).
X Remove the side cover in the cargo
compartment on the corresponding side.
X Fold the damping material forward, if
necessary. Left bulb carrier illustrated as example
0002
Retaining tab
0003 Electrical connector
X Press retaining tab 0002in the center of
the bulb carrier upwards.
X Pull the bulb carrier out of the tail lamp
housing. 176
Replacing bulbs>> Practical hints.