SMART FORTWO COUPE ELECTRIC DRIVE 2015 Repair Manual

X
Release adjustment lever :when the
desired seat backrest tilt is reached.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
backrest is again fixed into place.
X Check for proper engagement before
driving.
i When adjusting the tilt of the backrest
without any load on the seat then hold on to the backrest with one hand.
Seat fore and aft adjustment X
Pull adjustment handle ;upwards and
slide the seat to a seating position that
still allows you to reach the accelerator/
brake pedal safely.
X Release adjustment handle ;when the
desired seating position is reached.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
is again fixed into place.
X Check for proper engagement before
driving.
Seat height The seat guide is inclined in the horizon-
tal plane. Seat fore and aft adjustment also
alters the seat height.
Armrest* on driver’s seat Folding up and down
X Folding up: Hold front of armrest and fold
it up in direction of arrow :.
X Folding down: Hold front of armrest and
fold it down in direction of arrow ;.
Adjusting armrest angle
You can adjust the angle of the armrest when
it is folded down.
X Turn thumb wheel =.
R Direction of arrow ?: down
R Direction of arrow A: up Passenger seat
You can expand the cargo compartment by
folding down the passenger seat.
Observe the loading instructions
(Y page 108).
Folding down X
Remove the seat belt from seat belt
guide :.
X Move the passenger seat backward as far
as it will go. Seats
59>> Controls.
* optional Z

X
Hold the backrest with one hand back.
X Pull adjustment lever ;upwards and
unlock the seat backrest.
X Fold the seat backrest forward.
Folding back X
Pull adjustment lever ;upwards and
unlock the seat backrest.
X Fold the seat backrest backward.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
backrest is again fixed into place.
X Check for proper engagement before
driving.
X Place the seat belt back in seat belt
guide :. G
WARNING
When folding the passenger seat backrest
back to its upright position, please make
sure
R nobody becomes trapped
R no obstacles are jammed in the lock
R the adjustment lever has audibly locked
into position
A properly engaged passenger seat back-
rest will help to prevent stored objects in
the cargo compartment from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants dur-
ing
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident Seat heating*
The seat heating allows you to heat the
driver’s and passenger seat electrically. The seat heating has two levels.
The indicator lamps on seat heating
switch :come on to show which heating
level you have selected. Level Indicator lamps on the switch
off
No indicator lamp on
1
One indicator lamp on
2
Two indicator lamps on
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Switching on: Press seat heating
switch :repeatedly until the desired
seat heating level is reached.
X Switching off: Press seat heating
switch :repeatedly until all indicator
lamps go out.
i Switch on the seat heating and, at the
same time, reduce the temperature in the vehicle interior. The high‑voltage bat-
tery then consumes less energy.
! If the seat heating is malfunctioning,
the indicator lamp(s) on the switch
come(s) on briefly when you press the
switch and then go(es) out again. Contact an authorized smart center. 60
Seats>> Controls.
* optional

Mirrors
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic condi-
tions. Exterior rear view mirrors
G
WARNING
Exercise care when using the passenger-
side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surfacefor a wider field of view). Objects in mirrorare closer than they appear. Check your
interior rear view mirror and glance over
your shoulder to determine whether any
vehicles are in the ’blind spot’ of your field
of vision, before changing lanes.
Power exterior rear view mirrors The operating control is on the door con-
trol panel. X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Selecting the mirror: Turn knob:to the
left for the driver’s side exterior rear
view mirror or to the right for the
passenger side exterior rear view mir-
ror.
X Adjusting the mirror: Move adjustment
button ;up, down, left, or right to the
desired setting. Exterior rear view mirror heating After switching on the rear window
defroster, the exterior rear view mirrors
will be heated automatically. This pre-
vents icing up the exterior rear view mir-
rors and also creates a clear view when the exterior rear view mirrors have fogged up.
If the rear window defroster is automati-
cally deactivated after approximately
10 minutes of operation, the exterior rear
view mirror heating also deactivates.
X Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Switching on: Switch on the rear window
defroster (Y page 103).
The exterior rear view mirror heating is switched on.
X Switching off: Switch off the rear window
defroster (Y page 103).
The exterior rear view mirror heating is switched off.
i The exterior rear view mirror heating
also switches off if the key is turned to
starter switch position 0. Interior rear view mirror
X
Adjusting the mirror: Manually move the
interior rear view mirror up, down, left,
or right to the desired setting.
X Selecting the antiglare position: Tilt
the interior rear view mirror to the
antiglare position by moving lever :
forward or backward. Mirrors
61>> Controls. Z

Seat belts
Fastening the seat belts
G
WARNING
Always fasten your seat belt before driving. Always make sure all of your passengers are properly restrained.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases
your risk of injuries and their likely
severity in an accident. You and your
passenger should always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled.
Without your seat belt buckled, you are
much more likely to hit the interior of the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be
seriously injured or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury
or death is lessened if you are properly
wearing your seat belt. Air bags can only
protect you if you are properly wearing
your seat belt. G
WARNING
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appro-
priately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For addi-
tional information, see “Children in the
vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child
restraints are not properly secured in the
vehicle and/or the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint. G
WARNING
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Make
sure everyone riding in the vehicle is cor- rectly restrained with a separate seat belt.Never use a seat belt for more than one per-
son at a time. G
WARNING
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined posi-
tion as this can be dangerous. You could
slide under the seat belt in a collision. If
you slide under it, the belt would apply
force at the abdomen or neck, causing seri-
ous or even fatal injuries. The seat back-
rest and seat belt provide the best
restraint when the wearer is in a position
that is as upright as possible and the belt
is properly positioned on the body. G
WARNING
Observe ”Safety notes“ (Y page 35). :
Seat belt outlet
; Seat belt guide
= Latch plate
? Seat belt buckle
A Release button
X Fastening the seat belt: With a smooth
motion, pull the seat belt out of seat belt
outlet :.
X Place the shoulder portion of the seat
belt across the top of your shoulder and
the lap portion across your hips. 62
Seat belts>> Controls.

X
Push latch plate =into seat belt
buckle ?until it clicks.
X If necessary, tighten the lap portion of
the seat belt to a snug fit by pulling
shoulder portion up.
X Unfastening the seat belt: Press release
button A.
X Allow the retractor to completely rewind
the seat belt by guiding latch plate =.
Proper use of seat belts R
Do not twist the seat belt when fastening.
R Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
portion is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder (it should not
touch the neck). Never pass the shoulder
portion of the seat belt under your arm.
R Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.
R Place the seat backrest in a position that
is as upright as possible.
R Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
R Do not fasten a seat belt around a person
and another object at the same time. When using a seat belt to secure infant or tod-
dler restraints or children in booster
seats, always follow the child seat man-
ufacturer’s instructions.
R Check your seat belt during travel to
make sure it is properly positioned.
R Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care to maintain a
snug fit when wearing loose clothing. G
WARNING
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in
the door or in the seat adjustment mecha-
nism. This could damage the seat belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the effec-
tiveness of the seat belts. Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must be
replaced. Contact an authorized electric
drive smart center. Correct driver seat adjustment
G
WARNING
Observe ”Safety notes“ (Y page 58). X
Adjust the driver’s seat properly
(Y page 58).
Make sure that you
R are positioned as far away from the
driver’s front air bag as possible
R can reach steering wheel :with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows
R can fasten seat belt ;properly
R you have adjusted seat backrest =to a
position that is as upright as possible Seat belts
63>> Controls. Z

R
you can move your legs freely
R you can depress the brake and accel-
erator pedal safely.
X Make sure the seat belt is fastened prop-
erly (Y page 62). Lighting
Exterior lamp switch
For safety, smart recommends that you
drive with your low‑beam headlamps on
during the day. In certain countries, local laws dictate that low‑beam headlamps are
switched on automatically during opera-
tion of the vehicle.
i If you drive in countries where vehi-
cles drive on the other side of the road
than the country in which the vehicle is
registered, you must have the headlamps
modified for symmetrical low beams.
Relevant information can be obtained at any authorized electric drive smart cen-
ter. Exterior lamp switch
$
Lamps off
Daytime running lamp mode*
T Parking lamps
L Low‑beam headlamps or high‑beam
headlamps
à Automatic headlamp mode* Parking lamps You can switch on and off the parking lamps
with the exterior lamp switch using the
manual headlamp mode.
X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position T.
The parking lamps come on.
The following lamps also come on:
R Tail lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
Low‑beam headlamps You can switch on and off the low‑beam
headlamps with the exterior lamp switch
using the manual headlamp mode.
X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position L.
The low‑beam headlamps come on.
The low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
M in the instrument cluster comes on.
The following lamps also come on: R Tail and parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
Automatic headlamp mode* This feature is only available on vehicles
with rain-light sensor*.
The following lamps come on and go out
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light:
R Low‑beam headlamps
R Tail and parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps G
WARNING
If the exterior lamp switch is set to posi-
tion Ã, the headlamps will not be auto-
matically switched on under foggy condi-
tions. 64
Lighting>> Controls.
* optional

To minimize risk to you and to others, acti-
vate headlamps by turning exterior lamp
switch to position Lwhen driving or
when traffic and/or ambient lighting con-
ditions require you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only
switch from position ÃtoL with the
vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from position ÃtoL will
briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so
while driving in low ambient lighting con- ditions may result in an accident.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid to the driver. The driver is responsible
for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at
all times.
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
Ã.
With the key in starter switch position 1,
the tail and parking lamps, the license
plate lamps, and the side marker lamps
will come on and go out automatically
depending on the brightness of the ambi-
ent light.
With the engine running, the low‑beam
headlamps, the tail and parking lamps,
the license plate lamps and the side
marker lamps will come on and go out
automatically depending on the bright-
ness of the ambient light.
Daytime running lamp mode* In USA, the daytime running lamp mode can
be deactivated.
In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode
is mandatory and therefore in a constant
mode.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, your
vehicle comes either with low-beam day-
time running lamps or with LED daytime
running lamps. Switching on:
X Start the drive system.
The daytime running lamps are switched
on.
On vehicles with low beam daytime run-
ning lamps the parking lamps also come
on.
Switching off - vehicles without rain-
light sensor*:
X Switch on the parking lamps Tor the
low‑beam headlamps M.
The daytime running lamps are switched
off.
Switching off - vehicles with rain-light
sensor*:
X Switch on the parking lamps Tor the
low‑beam headlamps M.
The daytime running lamps are switched
off.
or
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
Ã.
With the engine running, the low‑beam
headlamps, the tail and parking lamps,
the license plate lamps and the side
marker lamps will come on and go out
automatically depending on the bright-
ness of the ambient light.
Deactivating (USA only):
X Switch off the ignition.
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Switch on the high-beam flasher and
press button #on the key simultane-
ously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The daytime running lamp mode is deac-
tivated. Lighting
65>> Controls.
* optional Z

Reactivating (USA only):
X Switch off the ignition.
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Switch on the high-beam flasher and
press button #on the key simultane-
ously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The daytime running lamp mode is reac-
tivated. Combination switch (high beam, high
beam flasher and turn signals)
X Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
High‑beam headlamps and high-beam
flasher X
Make sure the low‑beam headlamps are
switched on (Y page 64).
X Switching on: Push the combination
switch to position 1.
The high‑beam headlamps come on.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
K in the instrument cluster comes on.
X Switching off: Pull the combination
switch in direction of arrow ;to its
original position.
The high‑beam headlamps go out.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
K in the instrument cluster goes out.
X High-beam flasher: Pull the combination
switch briefly in direction of arrow ;.Turn signals
:
Turn signals, right
; Turn signals, left
X Switching on: Push the combination
switch in direction of arrow :or;.
The corresponding turn signals flash.
The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp # or! in the instrument
cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets automat-
ically after major steering wheel move-
ment.
i To signal minor directional changes
such as changing lanes, push the combi-
nation switch only to the point of resist-
ance and release. The corresponding turn signals will flash three times. Coming home function
The interior lamps come on and then go out
again after 12 seconds every time when you lock or unlock the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle X
Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Exit the vehicle.
X Press button *on the key.
The vehicle is locked.
The interior lamps come on and then go
out again after 12 seconds. 66
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When returning to the vehicle
X
Press button #on the key either once or
twice.
The vehicle is either selectively or
globally unlocked.
The interior lamps come on and then go
out again after 12 seconds. Ambient lighting*
The ambient lighting illuminates the
vehicle interior with 6 LEDs when the low- beam headlamps are switched on. The LEDs
can be dimmed.
The LEDS are located
R in the overhead control panel
R in the door pockets, driver’s and
passenger side
R in the storage trays to the left and right
of the steering wheel
In addition to the ambient lighting, the
footwells on the driver’s and passenger
side are also illuminated by separate
lamps.
i When you open a door, the interior
lighting comes on and the brightness of
lamps in the footwells increases. X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Switch on the parking lamps.
X To brighten or dim ambient lighting:
Press button :on the instrument cluster repeatedly until the desired setting is
reached.
The current setting is stored.
i When adjusting the ambient lighting,
the illumination level for instrument
cluster is also changed (Y page 82). Front fog lamps
G
WARNING
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
In low ambient lighting or foggy condi-
tions, only switch from position Ãto
L with the vehicle at a standstill in a
safe location. Switching from ÃtoL
will briefly switch off the headlamps.
Doing so while driving in low ambient
lighting conditions may result in an acci- dent.
i Fog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and/or the low‑beam headlamps on.
Fog lamps should only be used in con-
junction with low‑beam headlamps. Con- sult your State or Province Motor Vehicle
Regulations regarding permissible
lamp operation.
i Vehicle with rain-light sensor*:
Fog lamps cannot be switched on manually
with the exterior lamp switch in posi-
tion Ã. To switch on the fog lamps,
turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L first. Lighting
67>> Controls.
* optional Z

X
Make sure the parking lamps or the
low‑beam headlamps are switched on.
X Switching on: Press switch:.
The front fog lamps come on.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes
on.
X Switching off: Press switch:once
more.
The front fog lamps go out.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out. Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the key removed
from the starter switch. X
Switching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch :.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.
X Switching off: Press hazard warning
flasher switch :once more. Interior lighting
The interior lamp comes on for a period of
time when you open the doors, or lock or
unlock the vehicle with the key.
It goes out
R immediately after switching off the
ignition with all doors closed
R after 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened R
after 15 seconds if all doors are closed
R after 10 minutes if at least one door is
open
The rocker switch can be set to three dif-
ferent positions. :
Interior lamp
; Off
= Switching on the automatic control
? Continuous operation
Automatic control X
Set the rocker switch to position =.
The interior lamp comes on for a period
of time.
Switching off X
Set the rocker switch to position ;.
The interior lamp is permanently
switched off.
Continuous operation X
Set the rocker switch to position ?.
The interior lamp is permanently
switched on.
! When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
interior lamp is not set to continuous
operation and none of the doors is left
open for a long period of time.
Doing otherwise could result in a dis-
charged battery. 68
Lighting>> Controls.