headlamp SMART FORTWO COUPE 2008 User Guide

Lighting
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>> Controls.
Combination switch (high beam,
high beam flasher, and turn sig

nals)>Make sure that the key in the starter switch
is turned to position1.
Combination switch1
High beam
2
High beam flasherHigh beam headlamps
>Make sure that the low beam headlamps are
switched on (

page 102).
> Switching on: Push the combination switch
in the direction of arrow
1 until it engages.
The high beam headlamps come on.
The high beam headlamp indicator
lampA in the instrument cluster comes
on.
>Switching off: Pull the combination switch in
the direction of arrow
2.
The high beam headlamps go out.
The high beam headlamp indicator
lampA in the instrument cluster goes
out.High beam flasher
>Pull the combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow
2.
Turn signals
Combination switch
1
Turn signals, right
2
Turn signals, left

Lighting
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>> Controls.
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Fog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and/or the low beam headlamps on. Fog
lamps should only be used in conjunction with
low beam headlamps. Consult your State or
Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding
permissible lamp operation.
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Vehicle with rain
light sensor*:
Fog lamps cannot be switched on manually with
the exterior lamp switch in positionU. To
switch on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamp
switch to positionB first.
1
Switching front fog lamps on/off>Make sure that the parking lamps or the low
beam headlamps are switched on.
> Switching on: Press switch
1.
The front fog lamps come on.
The indicator lamp on the switch comes on.
>Switching off: Press switch1 once more.
The front fog lamps go out.
The indicator lamp on the switch goes out. P54.25
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Driving abroad
>> Operation
223
Abroad, there is an extensive smart service
network at your disposal. If you plan to drive
into areas which are not listed in the index of
your smart center directory, you should re

quest pertinent information from an autho

rized smart center.
Symmetrical low beamsi
If you drive in countries where vehicles
drive on the other side of the road than the
country in which the vehicle is registered, you
must have the headlamps modified for
symmetrical low beams. Relevant information
can be obtained at any authorized smart cen

ter.

What to do if ...
244
>> Practical hints.
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It may be possible to clear a system failure
by restarting the engine.
>Restart the engine.
>If the warning lamp still does not go out,
have the system checked at an authorized
smart center immediately.
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More information on the ESP
® can be found
in the "Safety" section (

page 73).High beam headlamp indicator lamp
Illuminates:
• with the high beam headlamps switched on.
• when using the high beam flasher.
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If the high beam headlamp indicator lamp
does not illuminate when the high beam head

lamps are switched on or when using the high
beam flasher, have the system checked at an
authorized smart center. Low beam headlamp indicator lamp
Illuminates:
• with the low beam headlamps switched on.
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If the low beam headlamp indicator lamp
does not illuminate when the low beam head

lamps are switched on, have the system
checked at an authorized smart center.
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Warning!
When the ESP
® warning lamp is
illuminated continuously, the ESP
® is not
available or not operational due to a
system failure.
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road conditions and the
non
operating status of the ESP®.

Replacing bulbs
254
>> Practical hints.
About replacing bulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is therefore
essential that all bulbs and lamp assemblies
are in good working order at all times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. Contact an autho

rized smart center for headlamp adjustment.
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If the headlamps or front fog lamps* are
fogged up on the inside as a result of high
humidity, driving the vehicle a distance with
the lights on should clear up the fogging.
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Warning!
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot.
Allow the lamp to cool down before
changing a bulb. Otherwise you could be
burned if you touch them.
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas.
Abulb can explode if you:
• touch or move it when hot
•drop the bulb
• scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.

Replacing bulbs
>> Practical hints.
255 Overview bulbs
Front lamps Rear lamps
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Lamp
Type
1
Turn signal lamp
PY 21 W
2
Low beam headlamp
H7 (55W)
3
Parking and side

marker lamp
WY 5 W
4
Front fog lamp*
H11
5
High beam headlamp
H7 (55W)
6
Side turn signal lamp
WY 5 W
Lamp
Type
7
High
mounted brake
lamp
W16W
8
Brake, tail, turn
signal, and
sidemarker lamp
12 V 21/5 W
9
Reflector


a
Back
up lamp
12 V 21 W
b
License plate lamp
C5W

Replacing bulbs
256
>> Practical hints. Notes on bulb replacement
• Only use bulbs of the same type and with the
specified watt rating.
• Switch the lights off before replacing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.
• Always use a clean lint
free cloth when
handling bulbs.
• Your hands should be dry and free of oil and
grease.
• Avoid touching the glass of the bulb with
bare fingers.
• If the newly installed bulb does not come on,
contact an authorized smart center.
• Have the bulbs for the front fog lamps*
replaced at an authorized smart center.
Replacing bulbs for front lampsBefore you start to replace a bulb for a front
lamp, do the following first:
>Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (

page 101).
>Switch off the ignition.
>Open the service flap (

page 176)
Left headlamp, (right headlamp in reverse)
1
Bulb socket for parking, and side marker
lamp
2
Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
3
Low beam headlamp cover
4
High beam headlamp coverParking and sidemarker lamp bulb
>Removing:
Driver side: Turn bulb socket
1 toward the
outside.
Passenger side: Turn bulb socket1 toward
the outside.
>Pull bulb socket
1 out of the headlamp
housing.
>Pull the bulb out of bulb socket
1.
> Installing: Insert the new bulb into bulb
socket
1.
>Insert bulb socket
1 into the headlamp
housing.
>Driver side: Turn bulb socket
1 toward the
inside.
Passenger side: Turn bulb socket1 toward
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Replacing bulbs
>> Practical hints.
257
Low beam headlamp bulb
>Removing: Take off low beam headlamp
cover
3.
>Detach the electrical connector.
>Bend the retainer spring end down and
forward until it unclips. Fold the retainer
spring back.
>Pull the bulb out of the headlamp housing.
>Installing: Insert the new bulb into the
headlamp housing.
>Fold the retainer spring forward.
Bend the retainer spring end forward then
up and back to clip in.
>Attach the electrical connector.
>Reinstall low beam headlamp cover
3.High beam headlamp bulb
>Removing: Take off high beam headlamp
cover
4.
>Detach the electrical connector.
>Tilt the bulb socket down and pull it out.
>Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
>Installing: Insert the new bulb into the bulb
socket.
>Fit the bulb so that the retaining lug of the
base plate is pointing up.
>Press the bulb into the bulb socket until it
is fully engaged.
>Attach the electrical connector.
>Reinstall high beam headlamp cover
4.Front turn signal lamp bulb
>Removing: Turn bulb socket
2 counter

clockwise by a quarter of turn and pull it out
of the headlamp housing.
>Press gently onto the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise.
>Pull the bulb out of bulb socket2.
>Installing: Insert the new bulb into bulb
socket
2.
>Press gently onto the bulb and turn it
clockwise.
>Insert bulb socket
2 into the headlamp
housing.
The arrow on bulb socket
2 mu st be in l in e
with the line on the headlamp housing.
>Turn bulb socket
2 clockwise by a quarter
of turn.

Jump starting>> Practical hints.
277 Jump start assistance
Your vehicle’s battery is located in the
passenger’s footwell below the footrest
(
page 273).
For jump starting, use the terminals of the
battery, keeping the leads connected.
>Make sure the two vehicles do not touch.
>Set the parking brake.
>Move the gear selector lever to park
positionP.
>Turn off all electrical accessories.
>Turn off the engine.>Get access to the battery in the passen

ger’s footwell (

page 273).
>Remove the positive terminal cover.
1
Positive terminal of discharged battery
2
Negative terminal of charged battery
3
Positive terminal of charged battery
4
Negative terminal of discharged battery
!
Never invert the terminal connections!>Connect positive terminals
1
and
3 with
the jumper cable.
Clamp the cable to positive terminal3 of
the charged battery first.
>Start the engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at idle speed.
>Connect negative terminals
2 and
4 with
the jumper cable.
Clamp the cable to negative terminal2 of
the charged battery first.
>Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
You can now turn on the electrical accesso

ries. Do not switch on the headlamps under
any circumstances.
>Remove the jumper cables first from
negative terminals
2 and
4 and then from
positive terminals
1 and
3.
You can now switch on the headlamps.
>Have the battery checked at the nearest
authorized smart center.
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Warning!
Keep flames or sparks away from battery.
Do not smoke.
Observe all safety instructions and
precautions when handling automotive
batteries (

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