SMART FORTWO COUPE 2008 Owners Manual

Loading and storing
160
>> Controls. Door pockets
The door pockets are located in the driver’s
and passenger door.
1
Door pocketStorage trays next to the steering wheel
The storage trays are located to the left and
right of the steering wheel.
1
Storage traysGlove box
The glove box is located in front of the
passenger seat.
1
Glove box lock
2
Glove box lid release P68.00
4544
31
P68.00
4796
31
P68.00
4542
31

Loading and storing
>> Controls.
161
> Opening: Pull on glove box lid release
2
and fold down the glove box lid.
>Closing: Lift up the glove box lid with a bit
of force until it engages.
>Locking: Insert the key into glove box
lock
1 and turn counterclockwise.
> Unlocking: Insert the key into glove box
lock1 and turn clockwise.Storage compartment in the tailgate
1
You can store small objects in the storage
compartment in the tailgate.1
Handle
>Open the tailgates.
>Pull handle
1 on the inside of the tailgate
backward.
>Lift up the storage compartment cover.
Loading instructions
1 coupé only.
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 ma

terials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or
sudden maneuvers, loose items may be
thrown around inside the vehicle, causing
injury to vehicle occupants.

Loading and storing
162
>> Controls.
G
Warning!
To help avoid personal injury during a
collision or sudden maneuver, exercise
care when storing objects in the vehicle.
Put luggage or cargo in the cargo com

partment 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
occupants during
•braking
•vehicle maneuvers
• an accident
G
Warning!
No racks or loads may be secured to the
roof of the vehicle, as:
• the panorama roof* may be damaged,
thus injuring persons.
• this can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents.
• 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!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving.
Among other dangers, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness
and death.

Loading and storing
>> Controls.
163
The gross vehicle weight which is the weight
of the vehicle including fuel, 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
pillar (

page 293). 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 vehicle are indicated on the
certification label which can be found on the
driver’s door B
pillar (

page 293).
For more information, see "Tire and Loading
Information" (

page 185).
The handling characteristics of a fully loaded
vehicle depend greatly on the load distribu

tion. It is therefore recommended to load the
vehicle with the heaviest items being placed
towards the front of the vehicle.Please pay attention to and comply with the
following instructions when loading the
vehicle and transporting cargo:
• Always place items being carried against
seat backrests, and fasten them as securely
as possible.
• The heaviest portion of the cargo should
always be kept as low as possible against
seat backrests.
• Do not stack loads higher than the top edge
of the head restraints.
• Make sure that no luggage/cargo items can
get above or next to the driver’s and/or
passenger seat into the passenger com

partment.
• Make sure that luggage/cargo is properly
secured.
• Always use, if so equipped, cargo net* when
transporting cargo.
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.

Useful features
164
>> Controls.
Sun visorsThe sun visors protect you from sun glare
while driving.1
Sun visor
2
Mounting
Glare through the windshield
>Swing sun visor
1
down.
Glare through a side window
>Swing sun visor
1
down.
>Disengage sun visor1 from mounting
2.
>Pivot sun visor
1 to the side.
Sun screen*
1
The sun screen provides protection from sun
rays and from heat generated by the
panorama roof*.
The sun screen can be adjusted to any desired
position.1
Sun screen
> Opening or closing: Move sun screen
1
forward or backward at the handle.
Auxiliary power outletThe auxiliary power outlet supplies power to
the following electrical accessories when the
starter switch is in position1:
• The cigarette lighter*, available in con

junction with the ashtray*,
• The electric air pump, available in conjunc

tion with the tire repair kit*,
• Other consumers which operate up to a
maximum of 60W.!
The auxiliary power outlet can accommo

date 12V DC electrical accessories designed
for use with the standard “cigarette lighter”
plug type.
Keep in mind, however, that connecting
accessories to the auxiliary power outlet (for
example extensive connecting and discon

necting, or using plugs that do not fit proper

ly) can damage the auxiliary power outlet. With
the auxiliary power outlet damaged, the ciga

rette lighter* may no longer be able to be
placed in the heating (pushed
in) position, or
may pop out before it is hot enough. P68.60
2172
31
,
1 coupé only.

Useful features
>> Controls.
165
The auxiliary power outlet is located in the
lower center console.1
Auxiliary power outlet
>Turn the key in the starter switch to
position1 (

page 91).
!
Please observe the safety instructions
given in the respective operating instruc

tions.Please note that:
• if using the auxiliary power outlet the max

imum current drawn does not exceed 5 A,
• the electric air pump can be connected to
the auxiliary power outlet for the time it
takes to inflate the tire without any prob

lem,
• the vehicle battery will discharge when
current is drawn.
Wheel trim cap*1
Wheel trim cap aperture
2
Valve> Mounting: Position wheel trim cap aperture
1 so the valve
2 fits through.
>Push the wheel trim cap evenly onto the
wheel rim with both hands.
>Check that the wheel trim cap is fixed se

curely to the wheel rim.
>Removing: Carefully remove the wheel trim
cap from the wheel rim with both hands. P68.00
4797
31

>> OperationThe first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
At the gas station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Front compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Driving instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)
168
>> Operation In the Operation section you will find detailed
information on operating, maintaining and
caring for your vehicle.
The more cautiously you treat your vehicle
during the break
in period, the more satis

fied you will be with its performance later on.
• Drive your vehicle during the first
1 000 miles (1 500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
• During this period, avoid heavy loads (full
throttle driving) and excessive engine
speeds (no more than
2/3 of maximum rpm in
each gear).
• Shift gears in a timely manner.
• Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by
shifting to a lower gear.
• Avoid accelerating by kickdown.
After 1 000 miles (1 500 km), you may gradually
increase vehicle and engine speeds to the
permissible maximum.All of the above instructions also apply when
driving the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) after
the engine has been replaced.
i
Always obey applicable speed limits.

At the gas station
>> Operation
169 Refueling
!
Do not put diesel in vehicles with gasoline
engines. Do not mix gasoline with diesel. Even
small quantities of diesel will damage the in

jection system. Damage caused by adding die

sel will not be covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
If diesel has mixed with gasoline, do not start
the engine. Otherwise the catalytic converter
will be irreparably damaged.
Contact an authorized smart center or Road

side Assistance immediately and have the ve

hicle towed.
!
Damage resulting from mixing gasoline
with diesel fuel is not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
The fuel filler flap is located on the passenger
side towards the rear.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the key
automatically locks/unlocks the fuel filler flap.
i
In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, or the opening
mechanisms is clamping, contact Roadside As

sistance or an authorized smart center.
1
Opening the fuel filler flap
2
Tether
3
Fuel type label
G
Warning!
Gasoline is highly flammable and poison

ous. It burns violently and can cause
serious personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Never allow fire, sparks, flame, or com

bustible materials near gasoline!
Direct skin contact with gasoline and the
inhalation of gasoline vapors are damag

ing to your health.