roof rack SMART FORTWO COUPE ELECTRIC DRIVE 2015 Owners Manual

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Snow chains ...........................
.146
Speed rating ................ 141, 145, 151
Storing .................................. 138
Temperature ......................1 29, 139
Terminology ........................... .143
Tire Identification Number .. 142, 145
Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem (TPMS) .............................. 130
Traction ..................... 138, 145, 150
Tread ..................................... 145
Tread depth ....................... 137, 146
Treadwear indicators .......... 137, 146
Vehicle maximum load on ........... 146
Wheel change ........................... 195
Winter tires ......................1 46, 216
Top tether
see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ........................... 145
Tow-away alarm .............................49
Towing ....................................... 203
Traction ................................ 145, 150
Transmission
Driving tips ............................. 81
Hill-start assist system .............. 81
Shifting procedure .................... 79
Transmission position indicator ...... 84
Transmitting power values .............. 213
Traveling abroad .......................... 153
Tread (tires) ................................ 145
Tread depth (tires) .................. 137, 146
Treadwear indicators (tires) ..... 137, 146
Turn signal lamps .........................1 80
Turn signals ................................. 66
Indicator lamps ....................... 172
Turning off the engine .................... 79U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .............................. 138, 146
Unlocking the vehicle ..................... 52
Manually ................................. 177
USB socket .................................... 96 V
Vehicle Bulbs .................................... .179 Care ...................................... 153
Data acquisition ....................... 19
Identification Number (VIN) ....... 215
Locking/unlocking .................... 52
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety ....................... 16
Towing ................................... 203
Unlocking/locking manually ....... 177
Vehicle Homepage
Data protection ........................ 121
Functions ............................... 121
General information .................1 20
Internet connection .................. 122
Personal area .......................... 121
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 215
Vehicle lighting ........................... .64
Vehicle loading
Instructions ............................ 108
Load limit .............................. 134
Roof rack ................................ 108
Terminology ............................ 143
Vehicle maximum load on the tire .... 146
Vehicle specification ................... 215
Vehicle washing
see Vehicle care W
Warning signals Brake pads .............................. 177
Door ...................................... 176
Lighting ................................. 176
Parking .................................. 177
Parking brake .......................... 176
Seat belt reminder system .... 168, 176
Warranty coverage ......................... 212
Warranty information ......................13
Washer fluid
Mixing ratio ........................... 218
Refilling ................................ 126
Wiping .................................... 70
Washer jet nozzles .........................187
Washing the vehicle ......................153
Wheel change ...............................1 95
Wheels, sizes ............................... 216
Wheels, Tires and .......................... 127 Index
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this reason, please make sure that the
charging cable is only stowed in the
intended location. X
Opening: Open the tailgates.
X Pull handle :on the inside of the tail-
gate backward.
X Lift up the storage compartment cover.
X Closing: Close storage compartment
cover :.
X Press on the “PRESS” marking in the mid-
dle of storage compartment cover :
until it engages audibly.
X Close the tailgates (Y page 55).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 mate- rials appropriate for the weight and size of
the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items may be thrown
around inside the vehicle, causing injury
to vehicle occupants. G
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a col- lision 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 occu-
pants 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 G
WARNING
Do not store any flammable substances
inside the vehicle that could ignite and
start a fire. G
WARNING
The manufacturer has not approved your
vehicle for towing a trailer. A trailer can
permanently impair driving safety.
The gross vehicle weight which is the
weight of the vehicle including tools,
installed accessories, passengers, and
luggage/cargo must never exceed the load
limit and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) for your vehicle as specified on the placard located on the driver’s door B‑pil-
lar (Y page 214). In addition, the load must
be distributed in such a way so that the
weight on each axle never exceeds the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and
rear axle. The GVWR and GAWR for your vehi-
cle are indicated on the certification 108
Loading and storing>> Controls.
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Normal occupant weight
The number of occupants the vehicle is
designed to seat, multiplied by 68 kilo-
grams (150 lbs).
Occupant distribution The distribution of occupants in a vehicle
at their designated seating positions.
Production options weight The combined weight of those installed
regular production options weighing over
5 lbs (2.3 kilograms) in excess of those
standard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim.
PSI (Pounds per square inch) A standard unit of measure for air pres-
sure.
Recommended tire inflation pressure The recommended tire inflation pressure
for normal driving conditions is listed on
the Tire and Loading Information placard
located on driver’s door B‑pillar and pro-
vides best handling, tread life and riding
comfort.
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated.
Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and
the bead. TIN (Tire Identification Number) Unique identifier which facilitates
efforts by tire manufacturers to notify
purchasers in recall situations or other
safety matters concerning tires and gives
purchasers the means to easily identify
such tires. The TIN is comprised of “Man-
ufacturer’s identification mark”, “Tire
size”, “Tire type code” and “Date of manu-
facture”.
Tire load rating Numerical code associated with the maxi-
mum load a tire can support.
Tire ply composition and material used This indicates the number of plies or the
number of layers of rubber-coated fabric
in the tire tread and sidewall. Tire manu-
facturers also must indicate the ply mate-
rials in the tire and sidewall, which
include steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
Tire speed rating Part of tire designation; indicates the
speed range for which a tire is approved.
Total load limit Rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilo-
grams (150 lbs) times the vehicle’s desig-
nated seating capacity.
Traction Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via
the tires. The amount of grip provided.
Tread The portion of a tire that comes into con-
tact with the road. Tires and wheels
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Example certification label (Canada vehicles)
; Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
= Paintwork code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
can be found in the following locations:
R on the certification label on the driver’s
door B‑pillar (Y page 214)
R on the rear right on the cargo compart-
ment floor (Y page 215)
R in the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 214)
X Open the cargo compartment.
X Fold back the carpet. :
VIN (on the cargo compartment floor) Vehicle specification
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized electric
drive smart center for the corresponding
data of all special bodies and special
equipment. Main dimensions
Overall vehicle
length
107.4 in (2 727 mm)
Overall vehicle
width
11 69.0 in (1 752 mm)
Overall vehicle
height
62.1 in (1 555 mm)
Wheelbase
73.5 in (1 867 mm)
Turning circle
28.7 ft (8.75 m)
Weights
Cargo compart-
ment load
max. 110 lb (50 kg)
Roof load
None
This vehicle is not intended to carry items
on its roof. Thus roof rails and any roof-
mounted devices must not be used. 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
11 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out. Vehicle specification
215>> Technical data.
* optional Z