automatic transmission SMART FORTWO 2016 Owner's Manual

To ensure that the vehicle is secured against
rolling away unintentionally:
Rthe parking brake must be applied.
Ra gear must be engaged on vehicles with
manual transmission.
Rthe selector lever must be in positionPon
vehicles with automatic transmission.
Rthe SmartKey must be removed from the
ignition lock.
Ron uphill or downhill gradients, the front
wheels must be turned towards the curb.
Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The automatic transmission switches to
neutral position Nwhen you switch off the
engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always
switch to parking position P. Prevent the
parked vehicle from rolling away by apply-
ing the parking brake.
Vehicles with manual transmission
XSelect a gear.
XTurn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
XApply the parking brake.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
XApply the parking brake.
XShift the transmission to position P.
XTurn the key to position0in the ignition
lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
The key can only be removed if the trans-
mission is in position P.
Parking brake
General notes
GWARNING
If you must brake the vehicle with the park-
ing brake, the braking distance is consid-
erably longer and the wheels could lock.
There is an increased danger of skidding
and accidents.
Only use the parking brake to brake the
vehicle when the service brake is faulty. Do
not apply the parking brake too firmly. If
the wheels lock, release the parking brake
until the wheels begin turning again.
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of
park position Por shift manual trans-
mission into neutral.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle
equipment and become trapped. There is a
risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
If you brake the vehicle with the parking
brake, the brake lamps will not light up.
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more quickly and protecting them against
corrosion.
Limited braking performance on salt-
treated roads
If you drive on salted roads, a layer of salt
residue may form on the brake discs and brake
pads. This can result in a significantly lon-
ger braking distance.
RBrake occasionally to remove any possible
salt residue. Make sure that you do not
endanger other road users when doing so.
RCarefully depress the brake pedal and the
beginning and end of a journey.
RMaintain a greater distance to the vehicle
ahead.
Servicing the brakes
!The brake fluid level may be too low, if:
Rif the red brake warning lamp lights up
in the instrument cluster and
Ryou hear a warning tone while the engine
is running
Observe additional warning messages in
the multifunction display.
The brake fluid level may be too low due to
brake pad wear or leaking brake lines.
Have the brake system checked immedi-
ately. Consult a qualified specialist work-
shop to arrange this.
!A function or performance test should
only be carried out on a 2-axle dynamome-
ter. If you wish to operate the vehicle on
such a dynamometer, please consult a
qualified specialist workshop in advance.
You could otherwise damage the drive train
or the brake system.
!As the ESP®system operates automati-
cally, the engine and the ignition must be
switched off (the SmartKey must be in posi-
tion 0or 1in the ignition lock) if:
Rthe parking brake is tested using a brake
dynamometer (maximum 10 seconds).
Rthe vehicle is towed with the front axle
raised.
Braking triggered automatically by ESP
®
may seriously damage the brake system. All checks and maintenance work on the brake
system must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Have brake pads installed and brake fluid
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the brake system has only been subject to
moderate loads, you should test the function-
ality of your brakes at regular intervals.
When having brake pads/linings fitted, smart
recommends that you only use those which are
approved for smart vehicles or are of an
equivalent quality standard. Brake pads/
linings which have not been approved for
smart vehicles or which are not of an equiv-
alent quality could affect your vehicle's
operating safety.
smart recommends that you only use brake
fluid which is approved for smart vehicles or
is of an equivalent quality standard. Brake
fluid which has not been approved for smart
vehicles or which
is not of an equivalent
quality could affect your vehicle's operating
safety.
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth on the road surface, there is a danger of hydro-
planing occurring, even if:
Ryou drive at low speeds.
Rthe tires have adequate tread depth.
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or in conditions in which hydroplaning may
occur, you must drive in the following man-
ner:
Rlower your speed.
Ravoid ruts.
Ravoid sudden steering movements
Rbrake carefully.
Driving on flooded roads
!Bear in mind that vehicles traveling in
front or in the opposite direction create
waves. This may cause the maximum per-
missible water depth to be exceeded.
Failure to observe these notes may result in damage to the engine, electrical systems
and transmission.
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Prevent water from entering the vehicle inte-
rior or the engine compartment. If you must
drive through standing water, bear in mind
that:
Rthe water level should not exceed the lower
edge of the vehicle body in still water
Ryou should drive no faster than at walking
pace.
Winter driving
GWARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface
in an attempt to increase the engine's
braking effect, the drive wheels could lose
their grip. There is an increased danger of
skidding and accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface.
GDANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous
gases such as carbon monoxide (CO) may
enter the vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if
the vehicle becomes trapped in snow. There
is a risk of fatal injury.
If you have to leave the engine running,
keep the exhaust pipe and the area around
the vehicle free of snow. To ensure an ade- quate supply of fresh air, open a window on
the side of the vehicle that is not facing
into the wind.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a quali-
fied specialist workshop at the onset of win-
ter.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road
surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steer-
ing and braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise
control.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
XTry to bring the vehicle under control
using corrective steering.
XVehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position N.The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-
face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around freez-
ing point.
For more information on driving with snow
chains, see (
Ypage 179).
For more information on driving with summer
tires, see (
Ypage 179).
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section (
Ypage 179).
Driving systems
Cruise control
General notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. Cruise control does not brake
the vehicle automatically. Only the engine's
braking effect is available. In order to
reduce speed and maintain distance to other
road users, you need to brake yourself. This
interrupts cruise control.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic
conditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady speed for a prolonged period. You can
use cruise control at speeds above 20 mph
(30 km/h).
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise
control can neither reduce the risk of an
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Cruise control cannot take into account road,
weather or traffic conditions. Cruise control
is only an aid. You are responsible for the
distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and for stay-ing in lane.
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Operating the on-board computer
0043Color display
0044Left control panel
XTo activate the on-board computer:unlock
the vehicle and open a door.
If you do not subsequently lock the door, the
on-board computer will remain active for
approximately 15 minutes without any fur-
ther activity.
or
XTurn the key to position 1in the ignition
lock.
You can control the display and the settings
in the on-board computer using the steering
wheel buttons on left control panel 0044.
Left control panel 0044
0063
0064Press briefly:
RTo scroll through a menu
RTo scroll through a sub-menu or
list
Press and hold:
RTo switch directly to the Dis‐tancemenu at menu level
RTo switch directly to the backfunction at the submenu level
0076RConfirms your selection
RIn certain menus, switches to the
Reset Values?function
RHides the display message
Display
0043Time (Ypage 114)
0044SET
0087Digital speedometer (Ypage 115)
0085Outside temperature display
(Ypage 109)
0083Display field for display messages, menus
and lists
008400B4 Reserve fuel display (Ypage 110)
006B00B4Fuel level (Ypage 110)
006CTransmission display
Vehicles with manual transmission:
¿Standard display
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
005B Standard display with drive program
or 0040 Gear indicator (manual mode)
0078 Vehicles with manual transmission:
gearshift recommendation (
Ypage 91)
0079 Transmission malfunction
(
Ypage 97)
006D0085 Cruise control (Ypage 105)
Menus and sub menus
Menu overview
Picture the arrangement of the menus and dis-
plays as a circle.
At the menu level, a segment display is shown
on the right side of the display to help nav-
igation. The segment marked corresponds
with the list position of the menu in the fol-
lowing list. For long lists within the menus
and submenus, a scroll bar on the right side of
the display serves to assist orientation.
Operating the on-board computer
(
Ypage 111).
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Vehicle
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
0049
BrakeLightsInoper‐ative
The brake lights are not functioning. The actuation or the bulbs/
LEDs are faulty.
GWARNING
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety. The
brake lamps are not functioning and are no longer working when
braking.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 100).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Switch Off LightsThe lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.
XTurn the light switch to 0058or003F.
\
(Example of all doors
and tailgate open)
A door or the tailgate is open. A warning tone also sounds.
The display shows the open doors/tailgate.
XPull over paying attention to road and traffic conditions and
stop the vehicle, then close the doors and tailgate.
0052
Power Steering Mal‐function See Opera‐tor's Manual
The power steering is malfunctioning.
GWARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
XCheck whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
XIf you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
XIf you are unable to steer safely: do not continue driving. Con-
tact the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
0052
Electronics Mal‐function See Opera‐tor's Manual
The power steering assistance may be malfunctioning. You may
need to use more force to steer.
XDrive on carefully to a qualified specialist workshop and have
the steering checked immediately.
0044
Parking Lock Mal‐function To Park:Apply Parking Brake
Only for vehicles with automatic transmission: the letterN
flashes in the middle of the display if you try to shift to P. A
warning tone also sounds.
The parking lock is malfunctioning.
XApply the parking brake to park.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
To Start Engine:Shift to P or N
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: the currently selected
transmission position is shown in the middle of the display.
You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position Dor R.
XShift to Por Nto start.
To Start Engine:Shift to N.
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: the currently selected
transmission position is shown in the middle of the display.
The engine switches off while the vehicle is in motion.
XShift to Nto start.
0044
To Start Engine:Apply Brake
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: N is shown in the
middle of the display.
You have tried to start the engine in transmission position N
without depressing the brake pedal.
XDepress the brake pedal.
TransmissionNotinP Risk of VehicleRolling Away
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: a warning tone also
sounds.
The driver's door is open/not fully closed and the gear lever is in
position R,Nor D.
GWARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
XShift the selector lever to position P.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away.
XFully close the driver's door.
0079
Transmission Mal‐functionVisitWork‐shop
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: 0079is shown.
The automatic transmission is malfunctioning.
XNotify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
0079or0045/
003A/0046/
0044
Clutch ProtectionActive See Opera‐tor's Manual
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: 0079flashes alter-
nately with the currently selected transmission position.
The automatic transmission clutch has overheated. You will feel
the clutch pedal pulsate.
XInitially try to avoid pulling away or crawling maneuvers.
The automatic transmission is available again when the display
message goes out.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
0079or0045/
003A/0046/
0044
Transmission Over‐heated See Opera‐tor's Manual
Only for vehicles with automatic transmission: 0079flashes
alternately with the currently selected transmission position. A
warning tone also sounds.
Further pulling away or crawling maneuvers have led to a critical
clutch temperature.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away.
XWait until the automatic transmission has cooled down and the
display message does not reappear after acknowledging it.
Electronics Mal‐functionVisitWork‐shop
In addition the \door warning lamp and other warning lamps,
e.g. 00E5, light up.
The central vehicle electronics system is malfunctioning.
After the engine is switched off:
Rdo not lock/unlock the doors using the remote control function of
the key
Ryou can no longer start the engine.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driv-
ing under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 100).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Electronics Mal‐functionVisitWork‐shop
The transmission electronics are malfunctioning or the neutral
sensor is faulty.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated.
Starting the engine is only possible with the clutch pedal fully
depressed.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
0039
Remove key
The key is in the ignition lock, the engine is switched off and the
driver's door is open.
XRemove the SmartKey.
Rain and Light Sen‐sor InoperativeThe rain/light sensor is malfunctioning.
Automatic headlamp mode and automatic intermittent wipe are not
available.
XSwitch on exterior lighting manually if required (Ypage 67).
XSwitch the windshield wipers on or off manually as required
(Ypage 74).
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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XStart the engine.
XBefore disconnecting the jumper cables, let the engine run for several minutes.
XFirst disconnect the jump lead from negative terminal0085and negative terminal 0087and then
from positive terminal 0043and positive terminal 0044. Begin each time at the contacts on your
own vehicle first.
XAttach the protective cover to positive terminal 0043.
XHave the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
iJump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
iJumper cables and further information regarding jump starting can be obtained at any
qualified specialist workshop.
Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted or no longer available if:
Rthe engine is not running
Rthe brake system or the power steering is
malfunctioning
Rthere is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or the vehicle's electrical system
When your vehicle is towed away or towed
started, you may require considerably more
effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of
an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before being
towed away or tow started, make sure the
steering moves freely.
GWARNING
You can no longer steer the vehicle if the
steering wheel lock has been engaged.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when towing the vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar.
GWARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehi-
cle and its weight is greater than the per-
missible gross weight of your vehicle, the:
Rthe towing eye could detach itself
Rthe vehicle/trailer combination could
rollover.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehi-
cle, its weight should not be greater than
the permissible gross weight of your vehi-
cle.
Information on your vehicle's gross vehicle
weight rating can be found on the vehicle
identification plate (
Ypage 205).
!Do not use the towing eyes for recovery
purposes as this could damage the vehicle.
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a
crane.
!Drive slowly and smoothly when towing.
Excessive tractive power could otherwise
damage the vehicles.
!Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
!The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
!Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission.
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It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:when
towing a vehicle, the transmission must be in
position N.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
Rcannot turn the SmartKey to position 2in
the ignition lock
Rcannot shift the transmission to position N
on vehicles with automatic transmission
iDeactivate the automatic locking feature
(Ypage 55). You could otherwise be locked
out when pushing or towing the vehicle.
iVehicles with the basic carrier fitted:
Do not tow away the vehicle with the basic
carrier fitted.
Do not secure the tow cable or tow bar to the
basic carrier.
Installing/removing the towing eye
Installing the towing eye
XRemove the towing eye from the stowage
space. The towing eye is located in the vehicle
tool kit stowage compartment in the front-
passenger footwell (
Ypage 161).
XCarefully prise out cover 0043using a suit-
able tool, e.g. a plastic wedge.
XScrew in the towing eye clockwise to the
stop and tighten it.
Removing the towing eye
XUnscrew and remove the towing eye.
XPosition top of cover 0043in the bumper and
press it in at the bottom until it engages.
XPlace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit
stowage compartment in the front-
passenger footwell (
Ypage 161).
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
When towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised, it is important that you observe the
safety instructions (
Ypage 170).
!The ignition must be switched off if you
are towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP
®could other-
wise damage the brake system.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps
(Ypage 69).
XBring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0in the igni-
tion lock and remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
XVehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
or
XVehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and select
neutral.
XTake the SmartKey with you when you leave
the vehicle.
Towing a vehicle with both axles on the
ground
i
In order to signal a change of direction
when towing with the hazard warning lamps
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switched on, use the combination switch as
usual. In this case, only the indicator
lamps for the direction of travel flash.
After resetting the combination switch, the
hazard warning lamp starts flashing again.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: the
automatic transmission automatically shifts
to position Pwhen you open the driver's or
front-passenger door or when you remove the
key from the ignition lock. In order to ensure
that the automatic transmission stays in
position Nwhen towing the vehicle, you must
observe the following points:
XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
XDepress and hold the brake pedal.
XShift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
XLeave the SmartKey in position 2in the
ignition lock.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XRelease the parking brake.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps
(Ypage 69).
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(
Ypage 170).
Transporting the vehicle
!
You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
XVehicles with automatic transmission:
turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 87).
XVehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and select
neutral.
XShift the transmission to position N.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
XVehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position P.
XVehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and engage
first or reverse gear.
XTurn the SmartKey to position0in the igni-
tion lock and remove it.
XSecure the vehicle.
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
Tow-starting (emergency engine start-
ing)
!
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission.
iYou can find information on "Jump-start-
ing" at (Ypage 168).
Before tow-starting:
Rthe battery must be connected
Rthe engine must be cold
Rthe exhaust system has cooled down.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps
(Ypage 69).
XInstall the towing eye (Ypage 171).
XSecure the rigid towing bar or the towing
rope.
XDepress and hold the brake pedal.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
XDepress the clutch pedal fully, engage sec-
ond gear and keep the clutch pedal fully
depressed.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XTow-start the vehicle.
XRelease the clutch pedal slowly; do not
depress the accelerator pedal while doing
so.
XWhen the engine is started, immediately
depress the clutch pedal fully and select
neutral.
XPull over at a suitable place and stop the
vehicle safely, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away
with the parking brake.
XRemove the rigid towing bar or towing
rope.
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