snow chains SMART FORTWO 2016 Owners Manual

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A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ....................... 121
Function/notes .......................... 47
Important safety notes ............... .47
Warning lamp .......................... 134
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ............... 81
Additives (engine oil) ................... 209
Air bags
Deployment .............................. 40
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ............................... 35
Important safety notes ................ 34
Introduction ............................ 34
Knee bag .................................. 35
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ...................................... 36
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ...................................... 30
Window curtain air bag ............... 36
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes ................ 84
Setting ................................... 84
Setting the center air vents ......... 85
Setting the side air vents ........... 85
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Thorax/pelvisbag ...................... 35
Warning lamp .......................... 132
Alarm
Anti-theft alarm system .............. 46
Switching off ............................ 47
Switching the function on/off ...... 46
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness ............... 116
Switching on/off ...................... 116
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft alarm system
Function .................................. 46
Switching off the alarm .............. 47
Switching on/off ....................... 46
Ashtray ....................................... 147
Assistance system
see Driving systems
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 155
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 67
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ......... 93
Changing gear .......................... 93
Display message (color display) .. 128
Drive program .......................... 94
Drive program display ................ 92
Driving tips ............................. 93
Emergency running mode .............9 7
Gearshift paddles ...................... 96
Kickdown .................................9 4
Malfunction (on-board computer
with color display) ................... 128
Manual shifting ............ ............ 94
Manually releasing the selector
lever lock ................................ 97
Overview .................................9 2
Problem (malfunction) ..

............. .97
Program selector button .............. 94
Pulling away ............................. 88
Selector lever .......................... 92
Starting the engine .................. .88
Transmission position display ..... 92
Transmission positions .............. 93
Automatic transmission emergency
mode ............................................ 97
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .........................7 3
Battery (SmartKey)
Important safety notes ................5 2
Replacing ................................ 52
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Display messageCalling up (message memory) .......1 13
Color display .......................... 118
Language setting ......................1 17
Service display ....................... 153
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ... 113
Driving systems ....................... 126
Engine ................................... 124
General notes (on-board com-
puter with a color display) .........118
Hiding ................................... 118
Lights .................................... 128
Safety systems .........................1 19
SmartKey ................................ 130
Tires .....................................1 26
Vehicle ................................. .128
Distance recorder .........................112
Distance warning function
Function/notes .........................4 8
Warning lamp (red) ................... 136
Warning lamp (yellow) ............... 135
Door
Warning lamp ........................... 141
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) .......... 55
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ................................ 51
Control panel ........................... 28
Display message ....................... 128
Emergency locking ..................... 55
Emergency unlocking .................. 55
Important safety notes ................ 54
Opening (from inside) ................ 54
Drinking and driving ..................... 102
Drive program
Automatic transmission .............. 94
Display ................................... 92
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
smart service .......................... 154
Driving on flooded roads ................ 104
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .... 47
Distance warning function .......... 48 EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) ........................... 50
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ...................................... 49
ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ........................................ 49
Important safety information ....... 47
Overview ................................. 47
Driving system
Parking aid ............................. 107
Driving systems
Cruise control ......................... 105
Display message ....................... 126
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .............. 93
Brakes ................................... 103
Break-in period ........................ 86
Downhill gradient .................... 103
Drinking and driving ................ 102
Driving in winter ..................... 105
Driving on flooded roads ........... 104
Driving on wet roads ................. 104
Exhaust check .......................... 103
Fuel ...................................... 102
General .................................. 102
Hydroplaning .......................... 104
Icy road surfaces ..................... 105
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ............................ 104
Snow chains ............................. 179
Subjecting brakes to a load ........ 103
Wet road surface ...................... 103
E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)Display message ...................... 120
Function/notes ......................... 50
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Dis-
tribution)
Indicator lamp ........................ 133
Electronic Brake-force Distribu-
tion
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
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Engine oil .............................. 209
Fuel ...................................... 207
Important safety notes .............. 207
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) ................................... 211
Washer fluid ............................ 211
Setting a speed
see Cruise control
Setting the air distribution ............. 81
Setting the airflow ......................... 82
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ....................................... 91
Side turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs ........................ 73
Side windows
Cleaning ................................ 157
Important safety information ....... 57
Opening/closing ....................... 58
Problem (malfunction) ................ 60
Resetting ................................ 59
smart center
see Qualified specialist workshop
SmartKey
Changing the battery .................. 52
Door central locking/unlocking .... 51
Important safety notes ................ 51
Loss ........................................ 53
Positions (ignition lock) ............ 87
Problem (malfunction) ................ 53
Starting the engine ................... 88
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .... 87
Snow chains ................................. 179
Sockets
Center console ......................... 147
General notes .......................... 147
Speakers
see Subwoofer
Special seat belt retractor .............. 43
Specialist workshop ....................... 20
Speedometer
Digital .................................. 109
In the Instrument cluster ........... 109
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
see Restraint system
Starting (engine) ........................... 87 Starting the engine
see Starting (engine)
Steering
Display message (color display) .. 128
Warning lamps ......................... 141
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) .................. 65
Button overview ........................ 25
Cleaning ................................ 159
Important safety notes ................ 65
Paddle shifters ......................... 96
Stowage areas .............................. 142
Stowage compartment
Door stowage compartment .......... 143
Stowage compartment in the tail-
gate ........................................... 143
Stowage compartments
Center console ......................... 143
Cup holders ............................. 146
Glove box ............................... 143
Important safety information ...... 142
Stowage space
Stowage compartment in the
tailgate ................................. 143
Submenu
Ambient lighting ..................... 116
Subwoofer
Fitting/removing ..................... 145
Summer tires
In winter ................................ 179
Sun visor ..................................... 147
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off .......................................... 84
T
Tachometer .................................. 110
Tailgate
Important safety notes ................ 56
Opening dimensions ................. 212
Opening/closing ....................... 57
Warning lamp ........................... 141
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge .............................. 110
Technical data
Capacities ............................. 207
12Index

Information ............................ 204
Tires/wheels ........................... 200
Vehicle data ........................... 212
Temperature
Coolant .................................. 113
Outside temperature ................. 109
Setting (climate control) ............ 81
Setting the display units ...........1 16
Thorax/pelvisbag ........................... 35
Time
Setting ................................... 114
Setting (dashboard clock) ........... 110
Setting the time format (on-
board computer with a color
display) ................................. 114
Tire pressure
Checking manually .................... 183
Display message ....................... 126
Important safety notes ............... 183
Maximum ................................ 182
Not reached (TIREFIT) ................1 63
Notes .....................................1 81
Reached (TIREFIT) .................... 163
Recommended .......................... 180
Tire pressure monitor
Function/notes ........................ 183
General notes .......................... 183
Important safety notes ............... 183
Restarting (on-board computer
with color display) ...................1 85
Warning lamp .......................... 139
Warning message ......................1 84
TIREFIT kit ..................................1 61
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ...........1 95
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .............. 194
Bar (definition) ....................... 194
Changing a wheel ..................... 196
Characteristics ....................... 194
Checking ................................ 178
Curb weight (definition) ........... 195
Definition of terms .................. 194
Direction of rotation ................ 197
Display message ....................... 126
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .............. 196 DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ..................... 194
DOT, Tire
Identification Num-
ber (TIN) ................................ 193
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ............................ 195
General notes .......................... 200
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ............................ 195
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- ing) (definition) ...................... 195
Important safety notes ............... 177
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (defini-
tion) ...................................... 194
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...... 195
Labeling (overview) .................. 191
Load bearing index (definition) .. 196
Load index .............................. 193
Load index (definition) .............1 95
M+S tires (winter tires) ............. 179
Maximum load on a tire (defini- tion) ...................................... 195
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ............................ 195
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ................ 195
Maximum tire load .................... 193
Maximum tire load (definition) ... 195
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ............................ 196
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ............................ 195
Replacing ............................... 196
Service life ............................ 178
Sidewall (definition) ................ 196
Snow chains ............................. 179
Speed rating (definition) .......... 195
Storing .................................. 197
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ............................ 194
Summer tires in winter .............. 179
Temperature ............................ 190
TIN (Tire Identification Num-
ber) (definition) ...................... 196
Tire bead (definition) .............. 196
Tire pressure (definition) ......... 195
Tire pressures (recommended) .... 194
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Vehicle dimensions....................... 212
Vehicle emergency locking .............. 55
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .......... 205
Vehicle key
see SmartKey
Vehicle tool kit ............................ 161
Ventilation
see Climate control
VIN ............................................ 205
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ....................................... 134
Airbag ................................... 132
Battery ................................... 137
Brakes ................................... 132
Check Engine ........................... 136
Coolant .................................. 138
Distance warning function (red) .. 136
Distance warning function (yel-
low) ....................................... 135
Door ...................................... 141
EBD ....................................... 133
Electronics .............................1 41
ESP
®...................................... 134
Oil pressure ............................ 138
Overview ................................. 24
Parking brake .......................... 132
PASSENGER AIR BAG .................... 30
Restraint system ......................1 32
Seat belt ................................. 131
Steering ................................. 141
Tire pressure monitor ............... 139
Warranty ....................................... 17
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque .......... 200
Wheels
Changing a wheel ..................... 196
Checking ................................ 178
Cleaning ................................ 157
General notes .......................... 200
Important safety notes ............... 177
Interchanging/changing ............ 196
Mounting a new wheel ................ 199 Mounting a wheel ...................... 197
Removing a wheel ..................... 199
Snow chains ............................. 179
Storing .................................. 197
Tightening torque .................... 200
Wheel size/tire size ................. 200
Window curtain air bag
Operation ................................ 36
Windows
see Side windows
Windscreen
see Windshield
Windshield
Defrosting ............................... 82
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid .................. 153
Important safety notes ............... 211
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wiping ................... 75
Problem (malfunction) ................ 78
Rear window wiper ..................... 75
Replacing the wiper blades ......... 75
Switching on/off ....................... 74
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces .............. 105
Snow chains ............................. 179
Winter operation
General notes .......................... 179
Winter tires
M+S tires ................................ 179
Wiper blades
Cleaning ................................ 157
Important safety notes ................ 75
Replacing (rear window) ............. 76
Replacing (windshield) ............... 76
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Index15

Switching off the alarm
XTo switch off the alarm:press the0036
button on the key.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XSwitch on the ignition.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information
about the following driving safety systems:
RABS (Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
(Ypage 47)
RDistance warning function (Ypage 48)
Resp®(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Ypage 49)
REBD (Electronic Brake forceDistribution)
(Ypage 50)
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety sys-
tems can neither reduce the risk of accident
nor override the laws of physics. Driving
safety systems are merely aids designed to
assist driving. You are responsible for the
distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed and for braking in good time. Always
adapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
ing road, weather and traffic conditions and
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front. Drive carefully.
The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there is
adequate contact between the tires and the
road surface. Please pay special attention to
the notes on tires, recommended minimum
tire tread depths, etc. (
Ypage 177).
In wintry driving conditions, always use win-
ter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow
chains. Only in this way will the driving
safety systems described in this section work
as effectively as possible. For safety reasons, smart recommends that you
only use snow chains that have been specially
approved for your vehicle by smart, or fine-
link snow chains that are of a corresponding
standard of quality. For more information,
please contact a qualified specialist work-
shop.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehi-
cle when braking.
The 0025 (Canada only) or 00DF(USA only) abs
warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes
out when the engine is running.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (Ypage 47).
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (
Ypage 132) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (
Ypage 121).
GWARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety sys-
tems are deactivated. There is an increased
danger of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
abs works from a speed of about 4 mph (6 km/h),
regardless of road-surface conditions. ABS
works on slippery surfaces, even if you only
brake gently.
Driving safety systems47
>> Safety.
Z

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.
Driving systems105
>> Driving and parking.
Z

RAfter fitting new tires, run them in at mod-
erate speeds for the first 60 miles (100 km),
as they only reach their full performance
after this distance.
RDo not drive with tires which have too little
tread depth, as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (hydroplaning).
RReplace the tires after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear.
Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a quali-
fied specialist workshop at the onset of win-
ter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (
Ypage 196).
Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), summer
tires lose elasticity and therefore traction
and braking power. Change the tires on your
vehicle to M+S tires. Using summer tires at
very cold temperatures could cause tears to
form, thereby damaging the tires perma-
nently. smart cannot accept responsibility
for this type of damage.
GWARNING
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation
pressure loss. As a result, you could lose
control of your vehicle. There is a risk of
accident.
Check the tires regularly for signs of dam- age and replace any damaged tires imme-
diately.
M+S tires
GWARNING
M+S tires with a tire tread depth of less
than 00CFin (4 mm) are not suitable for use in
winter and do not provide sufficient trac-
tion. There is a risk of an accident.
M+S tires with a tread depth of less than 00CF
in (4 mm) must be replaced immediately.
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †) use winter
tires marked with M+S.
Only winter tires bearing the 004Dsnowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking pro-
vide the best possible grip in wintry road
conditions. Only these tires will allow driv-
ing safety systems such as ABS and ESP
®to
function optimally in winter. These tires
have been developed specifically for driving
in snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling charac- teristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted. Therefore, only use tire types and
sizes approved for smart. Observe the tire
load rating and speed rating required for
smart.
Tires with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a
risk of aquaplaning. These advantages can
only be gained if the tires are fitted corre-
sponding to the direction of rotation.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates
its correct direction of rotation.
When you have mounted the M+S tires:
XCheck the tire pressures (Ypage 180).
XVehicles for USA: restart the tire pressure
monitor (Ypage 185).
Snow chains
GWARNING
If snow chains are installed to the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
Rnever install snow chains to the front
wheels
Ralways install snow chains in pairs to the rear wheels.
Winter operation179
>> Wheels and tires.
Z

!Vehicles with steel wheels:if you mount
snow chains on steel wheels, you may dam-
age the hub caps. Remove the hub caps from
the relevant wheels before mounting the
snow chains.
smart recommends that you only use snow
chains that have been specially approved for
smart. For more information, please contact
the smart center or a qualified specialist
workshop.
Bear in mind that snow chains are designed
for a certain wheel size. If you mount tires
that are larger or smaller than the original
tires, you will require new snow chains of the
correct size.
If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind:
RSnow chains may not be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations (
Ypage 200).
ROnly use snow chains when driving on roads
completely covered by snow. Remove the
snow chains as soon as possible when you
come to a road that is not snow-covered.
RLocal regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate reg-
ulations if you wish to mount snow chains.
Rdo not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
GWARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose
the following risks:
Rthe tires may burst, especially as the
load and vehicle speed increase.
Rthe tires may wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, may be greatly
impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Follow recommended tire inflation pres-
sures and check the pressure of all the tires including the spare wheel:
Rmonthly, at least
Rif the load changes
Rbefore beginning a long journey
Runder different operating conditions,
e.g. off-road driving
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
The specifications on the sample Tire and
Loading Information placard and tire pres-
sure tables are examples. Tire pressure spec-
ifications are vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data shown here. The tire
pressure specifications that are valid for
your vehicle can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information placard and tire pres-
sure table on the vehicle.
The recommended tire pressures for the tires
mounted at the factory can be found on the
labels described here.
Further information on tire pressures can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
0043Recommended tire pressures
The Tire and Loading Information placard is
on the B-pillar on the driver's side
(
Ypage 185).
The Tire and Loading Information placard
contains the recommended tire pressures for
cold tires. The recommended tire pressures
are valid for the maximum permissible load
and up to the maximum permissible vehicle
speed.
The tire pressure table is on the inside of the
fuel filler flap.
180Tire pressure
>> Wheels and tires.