display SMART FORTWO COUPE 2008 User Guide

Transmission
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>> Controls. Kickdown
You can use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
>Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
Depending on the engine speed the
transmission shifts into a lower gear.
>When you have reached the desired speed,
briefly push the gear selector lever for

ward in the +direction (

page 128).
or
>Pull right shift paddle
3 (
page 133)
towards you.
The transmission shifts to the next higher
gear.
Deactivating manual gearshifting
>Move the gear selector lever to drive
positionD (

page 128).
System
controlled automatic gearshifting
is switched on again.
Emergency operation (limp
home
mode)In this mode only a certain gear or a certain
gear combination can be selected. This mode
is triggered in case of transmission malfunc

tions and enables you driving to the nearest
workshop such as a smart center.
If vehicle acceleration becomes less respon

sive or sluggish or the transmission no longer
shifts, the transmission is most likely operat

ing in limp
home (emergency operation)
mode. The transmission position indicator
flashes and the ¬ symbol appears in the mul

tifunction display (

page 136).
Driving in limp
home mode:
>Move the gear selector lever to drive
positionD (

page 128).
>Continue to drive.
>Have the transmission checked at an autho

rized smart center as soon as possible.
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It is possible that a gear combination in

cluding the reverse gear can not be selected.
Keep in mind when parking, that reversing the
vehicle might be impossible.
In case of a minor transmission malfunction, it
might be possible to teach
in the transmis

sion in order to restore the normal transmis

sion mode.
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If the attempt to teach
in the transmission
fails, you cannot continue to drive. Therefore
we strongly recommend that you have the
transmission taught
in at a qualified work

shop or at an authorized smart center.
Teaching
in the transmission system:
>Stop the vehicle in a safe location.
>Move the gear selector lever to park
positionP.
>Turn off the engine.
>Wait at least 30 seconds before restarting.

Transmission
>> Controls.
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>Press the brake pedal.
>Restart the engine
• Three bars instead of
 appear in the
multifunction display(
page 236).
>Wait at least 30 seconds.
• The transmission is taught in.
When teaching
in was successful:
•
appears in the multifunction display
(
page 136) again.
• Normal transmission operating is re

stored.
>Continue to drive.After an unsuccessful tech
in
• Three bars instead of
 appear in the
multifunction display.
>Do not continue to drive.
>Turn off the engine.
>Set the parking brake when leaving the
vehicle.
>Contact Roadside Assistance or an autho

rized smart center.

Instrument cluster
136
>> Controls.
Multifunction displayThe following displays and indicators appear
in the multifunction display:1
Status indicator with:
• Trip odometer display
• Maintenance service interval display
• Reserve fuel display
2
Main odometer display or when active
distance to next maintenance service
3
Transmission position indicator
4
Digital clock
5
Outside temperature display
6
Fuel level displayMultifunction display illumination
The multifunction display illumination comes
on when the starter switch is in position1.
It goes out after approximately 30 seconds
when the starter switch is in position0.
For adjusting the multifunction display
illumination, see "Adjusting instrument clus

ter illumination“ (

page 141).Fuel level display/reserve fuel indicator
Fuel level display
The fuel level display shows the tank's fuel
level with the aid of eight segments. The num

ber of dark segments indicates the fuel level
in the tank.
If all eight segments are dark, the tank is full. P54.32
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Warning!
No messages will be displayed if either
the instrument cluster or the multifunc

tion display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving condi

tions, such as speed, outside tempera

ture, or warning/indicator lamps. Driving
characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do
so with added caution. Visit an authorized
smart center as soon as possible.P54.32
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Instrument cluster
>> Controls.
137
Reserve fuel indicator
You are driving on reserve fuel if there are no
more than 1.0 US gal (3.78 l) of fuel in the
tank.
If this occurs,
• the fuel pump symbol in the fuel level
display flashes
• the reserve fuel indicator shows the fuel
level in the tank at exactly 0.1 US gal (0.5 l)
Transmission position indicator
The following information is displayed in the
transmission position indicator:
• Current gear selector lever position
• Current engaged gear (when manual
gearshifting selected)i
A flashing
in the display indicates that
the gear selector lever is in position R but the
reverse gear is not engaged. Stop the vehicle
to let the reverse gear engage.When manual gearshifting is selected:
Display
Function

Gear selector lever in park
positionP

Gear selector lever in
positionR (Reverse gear
engaged)

Gear selector lever in neutral
positionN

Gear selector lever in drive
positionD
Display
Function

First gear engaged

Second gear engaged

Third gear engaged

Fourth gear engaged

Fifth gear engaged

Instrument cluster
138
>> Controls.
Selecting display for status
indicatorYou can select the information to be displayed
in the status indicator:
• Trip odometer display (

page 139)
• Maintenance service interval display
(

page 139)
• Reserve fuel indicator (

page 140)
1
Selecting display for status indicator/
setting the clock/activating maintenance
service interval display
2
Setting the clock/adjusting instrument
cluster illuminationDigital clock
> Activating time setting: Press right
button
2 (
page 138) for approximately
five seconds.
The colon in the digital clock starts
flashing.
> Setting the time in 1 minute increments:
Press left button
1 or right button
2
(

page 138) repeatedly until the desired
time is set.>Setting the time quickly: Press left
button
1 or right button
2 (
page 138)
for longer than one second.
The setting speed accelerates.
> Setting the time in 10 minute increments:
Press left button
1 or right button
2
(

page 138) for longer than five seconds.
The time is set in 10 minute increments.
>Confirm time setting: Refrain from pressing
either left button
1 or right button
2
(

page 138) for more than five seconds.
The colon in the digital clock stops flashing.
The time is set.
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The digital clock in the multifunction
display is not synchronized with the cockpit
clock*.
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Instrument cluster
>> Controls.
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Trip odometer display
> Selecting trip odometer display: Press left
button
1 (
page 138) repeatedly until the
trip odometer display appears in the status
indicator.
> Resetting trip odometer display: Press and
hold left button
1 (
page 138) until the
value is set to
.Maintenance service interval display
The maintenance service interval display will
notify you approximately one month before
the next maintenance service is due.
The maintenance service interval display also
shows the type of maintenance service that is
due.
After starting the engine, the maintenance
service interval display shows this informa

tion in miles (km) or in days for approximately
ten seconds.>Start the engine.
> Selecting maintenance service interval
display: Press left button
1 (
page 138)
repeatedly until the maintenance service
interval display appears in the status
indicator.
Depending on the type of maintenance
service that is due, symbol¬ or}
is dis

played.
> Clearing maintenance service interval
display: Press the left button on the
instrument cluster (

page 138).
The maintenance service interval display is
cleared.
> Activating maintenance service interval
display: Press the left button on the instru

ment cluster (

page 138) twice in quick
succession. P54.32
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Instrument cluster
140
>> Controls. Reserve fuel indicator
> Selecting reserve fuel indicator: Press left
button
1 (
page 138) repeatedly until the
reserve fuel indicator appears in the status
indicator.
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The reserve fuel indicator is only
displayed when driving on reserve fuel.
For more information on the reserve fuel indi

cator, see "Fuel level display/reserve fuel in

dicator" (

page 136).
Auxiliary instruments*1
Tachometer
2
Cockpit clock
Tachometer*
The tachometer can be turned by
approximately 90°.
The tachometer illumination comes on when
you turn the key in the starter switch in
position1.
The tachometer displays the engine speed in
units of 1000 rpm.
!
Do not hang any objects on the
tachometer.
This could cause the tachometer to be torn
from its mountings and damage it.
Cockpit clock*
The cockpit clock can be turned by
approximately 90°.
The cockpit clock illumination comes on when
you turn the key in starter switch to position1
and the parking lamps are switched on. P68.10
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Audio system*
>> Controls.
143
The following pages contain a brief descrip

tion of the audio systems available for the
coupé and cabrio.
The devices are described with their full
complement of equipment, including radio
mode and CD changer* mode. The description
for your individual equipment specification
applies.
Please refer to the separate operating
instructions for detailed functions.
smart radio 9*The smart radio 9 system contains the
following functions:
•Radio (FM/AM)
•CD player
• RDS (Radio Data System)
•AUX
socket (

page 144)
!
Please be sure to read the operating in

structions for the smart radio 9 before using
the unit. Familiarize yourself with the various
functions of the unit so that you are able to
operate it easily, reliably and correctly at any
time.
1
On/off switch
2
Random button
3
Station buttons
4
Display
5
CD eject button
6
Control panel for selecting functions for
radio, CD, AUX
7
Control panels for selecting functions for
tone settings, menu, TA (Traffic An

nouncements), frequency band
8
Volume
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Audio system*
144
>> Controls.
smart radio 10*The smart radio 10 system contains the
following functions:
•Radio (FM/AM)
• MP3 player
•CD changer
• RDS (Radio Data System)
•AUX
socket (

page 144)
!
Please be sure to read the operating in

structions for the smart radio 10 before using
the unit. Familiarize yourself with the various
functions of the unit so that you are able to
operate it easily, reliably and correctly at any
time.
1
On/off switch
2
CD load button
3
Station buttons
4
Display
5
CD eject button
6
Control panel for selecting functions for
radio, radio CD, CD changer, MP3
7
Control panels for selecting functions for
tone settings, menu, TA (Traffic An

nouncements), frequency band
8
Volume
smart sound package*The smart sound package supplements the
existing speakers with additional speakers
(including active subwoofer).
You can connect mobile audio devices such as
an MP3 player via smart MP3 interface*
(AUX
socket*) using a commercially available
3.5 mm socket plug.
The AUX
socket is located in the glove box on
the passenger side.1
AUX
socket
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Driving instructions
>> Operation
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Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect
braking efficiency. Increased pedal force may
become necessary to produce the normal
braking effect.
Depressing the brake pedal periodically when
traveling at length on salt
strewn roads can
bring road
salt
impaired braking efficiency
back to normal.
If the vehicle is parked after being driven on
salt
treated roads, the braking efficiency
should be tested as soon as possible after
driving is resumed.For more information, see "Winter driving"
(

page 208).
Standing water!
Do not drive through flooded areas or
water of unknown depth. Before driving
through water, determine its depth. Never
accelerate before driving into water. The bow
wave could force water into the engine and
auxiliary equipment, thus damaging them.
If you must drive through standing water,
drive slowly to prevent water from entering
the passenger compartment, the front com

partment, or the engine compartment. Water
in these areas could cause damage to electri

cal components or wiring of the engine or
transmission, or could result in water being
ingested by the engine through the air intake,
causing severe internal engine damage.
Any such damage is not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
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Warning!
Make sure not to endanger any other
road users when carrying out these
braking maneuvers.
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Warning!
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow,
make sure snow is kept clear of the
exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle
with the engine running. Otherwise,
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in uncon

sciousness and death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation,
open a window slightly on the side of the
vehicle not facing the wind.G
Warning!
The outside temperature display is not
designed to serve as an ice
warning
device and is therefore unsuitable for
that purpose. Indicated temperatures
just above the freezing point do not
guarantee that the road surface is free of
ice.