212 SMART FORTWO COUPE 2013 Owners Manual

C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ......17
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ...........13
Cargo compartment cover blind ........100
CD player ...................................... 91
Center console .............................. 25
Central locking Automati c................................ 51
Locking/unlocking from inside ....51
Certification label .......................208
Charge level gauge ......................... 79
Charging High-voltage battery ................108
Charging cable
Connecting .............................. 114
Control element ....................... 113
Storing .................................. 112
Children in the vehicle ...................40
Air bags .................................. 31
Indicator lamp, passenger front
air bag off ......................... 39, 168
Infant and child restraint
systems ................................... 41
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ....................................37
Safety notes ............................. 40
Tether anchorage points .............43
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Cockpit ........................................ 20
Coin holder ................................. 102
Cold tire inflation pressure ...........138
Combination switch ........................64
Control system Charge and depart menu ..............86
Charging mode display ...............83
Contro llever ............................ 81
Introduction ............................. 81
Menus and submenu s................... 85
Message smenu .......................... 89
Multifunction display ................81
Odomete rmenu .......................... 85
Reset menu ............................... 86
Setting smenu ........................... 89Start menu
............................... 86
Time menu ............................... 90
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .....213, 214
Battery ................................... 119
Capacities ........................ 212, 213
Drive system ........................... .119
Temperature warning lamp .........165
Coolant temperature ......................146
Cruise control ............................... 93
Curb weight ................................. 138
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ......17 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data recording .............................. 18
Daytime running lamp mode ..............63
Deep water see Standing water
Defroster
Rear window ............................. 99
Windshield .............................. 99
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Direction of rotation (tires) ...........131
Door control panel ......................... 26
Door handles ................................. 26
Doors Locking/unlocking from outside ...51
Opening from inside ..................52
DOT (Department of
Transportation) ...................... 136, 138
Drinking and driving .....................141
Drive diagnostics Indicator lamp ........................ 166
Warnin glamp .......................... 166
Driving
Abroad ................................... 146
Coolant temperature .................146
Hydroplaning .......................... 144
Instructions ....................... 74, 141
In winter ................................ 145
Safety systems .......................... 44
Through standing water .............145
Tips, transmissio n.................... 78 Index
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Driving and parking
Safety notes ............................. 74
Driving safety systems ....................44
ABS ........................................ 44
ESP ®
....................................... 45
Hydraulic brake assistant ...........46 E
ECO indicator ............................... 83
Electrical system Improper work on or
modifications ........................... 15
Power outlet ............................ 106
Electronic immobilizer ..................46
Electronic Power Steering see EPS
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
Emergency, in case of Hazard warning flasher ..........46, 66
Roadside Assistance ..................14
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control
Information label .................... 208
System warranties ......................12
Engine
Electronic s............................. 206
Starting .................................. 74
Turning off .............................. 77
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Warning lamp .......................... 163
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) ..45
Warning lamp .......................... 163
ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) ...31
Safet yguidelines ...................... 33
Exterior lamp switch ......................62
Exterior lighting Overview ................................ 173
Exterior rear view mirrors ..............59 F
First-aid kit ............................... 154
Flat tire ..................................... 180
Fluids Capacities .............................. 212 Fog lamps
................................ 65, 173
Front air bags see Air bags
Front compartment ......................... 117
Front lamps Overview ................................ 173
Fuse chart ................................... 201
Fuses .......................................... 198 G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ......138
Global locking/unlocking ................51
Glove box .................................... 103
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) .............138
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ..138 H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hazard warning flasher .................... 66
Headlamps Automatic headlamp mode ............ 62
Daytime running lamp mode .........63
High-beam flasher .....................64
High-beam headlamps ................. 64
Low-beam headlamps ..................62
Switch ..................................... 62
Head-thorax air bags ......................35
Heated exterior rear view mirrors .....59
Height adjustment Seats ...................................... 57
High-beam flasher ......................... 64
High-beam headlamps ................64, 173
Indicator lamp ........................ 164
High-mounted brake lamp ...............174
High-voltage battery Charg elevel gauge .................... 79
Charging (AC power socket) .........112
Charging (control system) ...........88
Charging (private wallbox) .........112 6
Index

Storage compartments
....................102
Coin holder ............................. 102
Door pockets ........................... 102
Drawer ................................... 103
Glove box ................................ 103
in the tailgate ........................ 104
Parcel nets ............................. 103
Storage tray in center console ....103
Storage trays next to steering
whee l..................................... 102
Storing tires ............................... 132
Sun screen ................................... 105
Sun visors ................................... 105T
Tailgate Closin g............................... 53, 55
Opening .............................. 52, 54
Tail lamps ................................... 174
Technical data Brake fluid ............................. 212
Coolant .................................. 213
Dimensions and weights ............ 209
Identification label s............... 208
Rims and tire s......................... 210
Service fluids and capacities .....211
Windshield/rear window washer
system ................................... 212
Temperature
Coolant .................................. 146
Interior temperature .................. 97
Outside ................................... 83
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Thorax-pelvis side air bags .............36
Tightening torque Wheels ................................... 133
TIN (Tire Identification
Number) ................................. 136, 139
Tire and Loading Information
placard ....................................... 127
Tire and loading terminology ..........137
Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure
Checking ................................ 124
Importan tnotes on .................... 124
Placard on driver’s door B-
pillar .................................... 127
Tire labeling ............................... 133
Tire load rating ........................... 139
Tire ply composition and material
used ........................................... 139
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................................ 125
Tire repair kit ....................... 154, 180
Tires .................................... 122, 210
Air pressure ........................... 122
Care and maintenance ................131
Cleaning ................................ 132
Direction of rotation, spinning ... 131
Driving instructions ................143
Flat tire ................................. 180
Important notes on tire
inflation pressure ...................124
Inflation pressure ....................124
Information placard .................. 127
Inspection .............................. 131
Labeling ................................ 133
Load rating ............................. 139
Ply composition and material
used ...................................... 139
Problems under-/overinflation ...124
Retreads ................................. 122
Rims and tires (technical data) ...210
Rotatio n................................. 133
Service life ............................ 131
Sizes ..................................... 210
Snow chain s............................ 140
Speed rating ................ 135, 139, 145
Storing .................................. 132
Temperature ...................... 124, 133
Terminology ............................ 137
Tire Identification Number ..136, 139
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) .......................... 125
Traction ..................... 132, 139, 144
Tread ..................................... 139
Tread depth ....................... 131, 140
Treadwear indicators ..........131, 140
Vehicle maximum load on ...........140 10
Index

Wheel change
........................... 188
Winte rtires ...................... 140, 210
Tire speed rating ....................135, 139
Top tether see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ........................... 139
Tow-away alarm ............................. 47
Towing ........................................ 196
Traction ................................ 139, 144
Transmission Driving tips ............................. 78
Hill-start assist system ..............78
Shifting procedure ....................77
Transmission position indicator ....... 81
Transmitting power values ..............207
Traveling abroad .......................... 146
Tread (tires) ................................ 139
Tread depth (tires) ..................131, 140
Treadwear indicators (tires) .....131, 140
Turning off the engine ....................77
Turn signal lamps ......................... 173
Turn signals ................................. 64
Indicator lamps ....................... 165 U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .............................. 132, 140
Unlocking the vehicle .....................50
Manually ................................. 170
USB socket .................................... 93V
Vehicle Bulbs ..................................... 172
Care ...................................... 147
Identification Number (VIN) ...... .209
Locking/unlockin g.................... 50
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety ....................... 15
Towin g................................... 196
Unlocking/locking manually .......170
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 209
Vehicle lighting ........................... .62Vehicle loading
Instructions ............................ 104
Load limit .............................. 129
Roof rack ................................ 104
Terminology ............................ 137
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ....140
Vehicle specification ...................209
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care W
Warning signals Brake pads .............................. 170
Door ...................................... 169
Lighting ................................ 169
Parking .................................. 170
Parking brake .......................... 169
Seat belt reminder system ..... 161, 169
Warranty coverage ........................ 206
Warranty information ......................12
Washer fluid Mixing ratio ........................... 212
Refillin g............................... 120
Wipin g.................................... 68
Washer jet nozzles .........................1 80
Washing the vehicle ......................147
Wheel change ............................... 188
Wheels, sizes ............................... 210
Wheels, Tires and .......................... 122
Where will Ifind...?
First-aid kit ........................... 154
Tire repair kit ........................ 154
Window curtain air bags ..................36
Windshield Washer fluid ....................... 68, 212
Wipers .................................... 67
Windshield wipers .......................... 67
Adjusting washer jet nozzles ......180
Rain-ligh tsensor ...................... 67
Replacing wiper blades .............178
Winter driving
Driving instructions ................145
Snow chain s............................ 140
Tires ..................................... 140
Winter tires ........................... 140, 210 Index
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X
Use a windshield washer concentrate
labeled for summer and water for
temperatures above freezing point.
X Use a windshield washer concentrate
labeled for winter and water for
temperatures below freezing point.
! Always use a windshield washer
concentrate labeled for winter where
temperatures may fall below freezing
point. Failure to do so could result in
damage to the washer system/reservoir.
X Premix the windshield washer fluid in a
suitable container.
Observe mixing ratios depending on the
outside temperature (Y page 212).
X Use the tab to pull cap 0002upwards.
X Refill the windshield washer reservoir.
X Push cap 0002onto the windshield washer
reservoir.
X Remount the service flap and close it
(Y page 117). Brake fluid
G
WARNING
During vehicle operation, the boiling
point of the brake fluid is continuously
reduced through the absorptio nofmoisture
from the atmosphere. Under extremely
strenuous operating conditions, this
moisture content can lead to the formation
of bubbles in the system, thus reducing the
system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s
Maintenance Booklet for replacement
interval.
The brake fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir may be too low if the brake
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
comes on (Y page 21) although the parking
brake is released. !
If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the brake
system checked for brake pad thickness
and leaks immediately. Contact an
authorized electric drive smart center
immediately. Do not add brake fluid as
this will not solve the problem.
X Remove the service flap and insert it on
the front of the vehicle (Y page 117).
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the
front compartment on the passenger side. Checking brake fluid level
X
Perform a visual check of the brake fluid
reservoir 0002.
The brake fluid level is correct when it
is between the minimum mark and the
maximum mark.
R If the brake fluid level has fallen
slightly below the minimum mark,
drive to an authorized electric drive
smart center.
R If the brake fluid level has fallen
significantly below the minimum
mark, call Roadside Assistance or an
authorized electric drive smart
center.
X Remount the service flap and close it
(Y page 117). Front compartment
121>> Operation. Z

Treadwear indicators
Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear
bars” that show across the tread of a tire
when only 1
/ 16 in (1.6 mm) of tread remains.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a tire’s
traction, temperature and treadwear.
Ratings are determined by tire
manufacturers using U.S. government
testing procedures. The ratings are molded
into the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each axle
its share of the maximum loaded vehicle
weight and dividing it by two.
Winter driving
Before the onset of winter, have your
vehicle winterized at an authorized
electric drive smart center.
This service includes:
R Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze
concentration.
R Addition of washer concentrate to the
water of the windshield/rear window.
Use a windshield washer concentrate
labeled for winter which is formulated
for temperatures below freezing point
(Y page 212).
R 12 V battery test. The capacity of the
12 V battery test drops with decreasing
ambient temperature.
R Tire change. Winter tires
G
WARNING
Winter tires with a tread depth of less
than 1
/ 6 in (4 mm) must be replaced. They
are no longer suitable for winter
operation.
Always use winter tires at temperatures
below 45 ¦(7¥) and whenever wintry road
conditions prevail. Not all M+S rated tires
provide special winter performance. Make
sure the tires you use show the mountain/
snowflake marking 0001on the tire
sidewall. These tires meet specific snow
traction performance requirements of the
Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA)
and the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC)
and have been designed specifically for
use in snow conditions. Use of winter tires
is the only way to achieve the maximum
effectiveness of the ABS and ESP ®
in winter
operation.
For safe handling, make sure all mounted
winter tires are of the same make and have
the same tread design.
For information on winter tires for your
vehicle model, see the "Technical data"
section (Y page 210).
Always observe the speed rating of the
winter tires installed on your vehicle. If
the maximum speed for which your tires are
rated is below the speed rating of your
vehicle, you must place a notice to this
effect where it will be seen by the driver.
Such notices are available at your tire
dealer or any authorized electric drive
smart center. Snow chains*
! Remember that snow chains must always
be compatible with the tire sizes of a
vehicle. Snow chains that are approved
by smart are only permitted for the
following tire size: 140
Winter driving>> Operation.
* optional

Capacities
Components Capacity Coolants, lubricants, etc.
Coolant system approx. 7.8 US qt (7.4 l) Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
meeting specification MB 325.0
Air conditioning system — R134a refrigerant and special
PAG lubricant oil (never R 12)
Windshield washer
system 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
Windshield washer concentrate
13
(Y page 212)
Washer fluid mixing ratio
(Y page 212) Brake fluid
G
WARNING
During vehicle operation, the boiling
point of the brake fluid is continuously
reduced through the absorption of moisture
from the atmosphere. Under extremely
strenuous operating conditions, this
moisture content can lead to the formation
of bubbles in the system, thus reducing the
system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s
Maintenance Booklet for replacement
interval.
Only brake fluid approved by smart is
recommended. Any authorized electric
drive smart center will provide you with
additional information. Windshield/rear window washer system
During all seasons:
X Use a windshield washer concentrate
labeled for summer and water for
temperatures above freezing point.
X Use a windshield washer concentrate
labeled for winter and water for
temperatures below freezing point.
X Premix the windshield washer fluid in a
suitable container depending on the
outside temperature and in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions 14
.
Washer fluid mixing ratio R
Temperature above 32¦ (0¥):
1 part windshield washer concentrate
labeled for summer to 100 parts water
R Temperature of 14¦ (-10¥):
1 part windshield washer concentrate
labeled for winter to 2 parts water
R Temperature of -4¦ (-20¥):
1 part windshield washer concentrate
labeled for winter to 1 part water
13 Use a windshield washer concentrate labeled for summer and water for temperatures above freezing
point or a windshield washer concentrate labeled for winter and water for temperatures below freezing
point.
14 Refer to the notes for use on the container. 212
Service fluids and capacities>> Technical data.