ignition SMART FORTWO COUPE 2008 User Guide

Driving and parking
>> Controls.
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>Properly stop and park the vehicle.
>Depress the brake pedal.
>Pull up the parking brake lever as many
notches as possible (

page 125).
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp; (USA only) or3 (Canada only)
in the instrument cluster comes on.
>Release the brake pedal.
Parking brake
The parking brake serves to secure the vehi

cle against rolling away when it is stationary
or parked.
1
Parking brake lever
2
Release button
>Applying: Pull up parking brake lever
1 as
many notches as possible.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp; (USA only) or3 (Canada only)
in the instrument cluster comes on.
> Releasing: Depress the brake pedal.
>Pull up slightly on parking brake lever1
and press release button
2.>Push parking brake lever
1 down as far as
it will go.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp; (USA only) or3 (Canada only)
in the instrument cluster goes out.
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Warning!
Engaging the parking brake while the
vehicle is in motion can cause the rear
wheels to lock up. You could lose control
of the vehicle and cause an accident. In
addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not
light up when the parking brake is
engaged.P42.20
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Warning!
Getting out of your vehicle with the
transmission not fully engaged in park
positionP is dangerous. When the engine
is shut off and the brakes are released,
the vehicle can be moved freely with the
gear selector lever in all positions ex

cept park position P. Also, when parked
on an incline, park positionP alone may
not prevent your vehicle from moving,
possibly hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition
to shifting to park positionP.
When parked on an incline, always turn
the front wheels towards the road curb.

Air conditioning with climate control*
>> Controls.
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The air conditioning improves the level of
comfort when driving at high outside
temperatures by cooling and dehumidifying
the air.Nearly all dust particles, pollutants, are
filtered out by an integrated particle filter
before outside air enters the passenger com

partment through the air distribution system.
It also operates when the air conditioning is
switched off and you have switched on the
blower.
The air conditioning only works when the
engine is running and the blower is switched
on. Maximum effectiveness is achieved if you
drive with the windows closed.
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In warmer weather, ventilate the passen

ger compartment for a short period of time
before utilizing the air conditioning.
Switching air conditioning on/off>Make sure that the engine is running.
>Switching on: Push air volume control
1 to
level1 or higher.
>Press switch
2.
The air conditioning is switched on.
The indicator lamp on the switch comes on.
>Switching off: Press switch
2 once more.
The air conditioning is switched off.
The indicator lamp on the switch goes out.
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The stored status is restored, if you switch
on the ignition again.
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The air condition will be suspended tem

porarily:
• if the engine speed is too low
•when driving off
The air condition is switched off:
• at a coolant temperature of more
than 239°F (115°C)
• at outside temperatures below 38°F (3°C)
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Warning!
Follow the recommended settings for
heating and cooling given on the following
pages. Otherwise the windows could fog
up, impairing visibility and endangering
you and others.

Engine compartment
172
>> Operation> Opening: Grasp the strap on cargo com

partment floor
1.
>Lift cargo compartment floor
1 with the
strap.
>Engage hook
4 into top mounting of cargo
compartment cover blind
5.
>Remove fastening screw
2.
>Remove engine compartment cover
3.
>Closing: Slide engine compartment cover
3
forward into the tabs provided.
>Tighten fastening screw
2.
>Disengage hook
4
from top mounting
5.
>Fold cargo compartment floor
1 back
down.
>Push the right hand and left hand cargo
compartment floor edges under the edges
of the side panels.
>Close the tailgate.
Engine oilThe amount of oil your engine needs will de

pend on a number of factors, including driving
style. Increased oil consumption can occur
when
•the vehicle is new
• the vehicle is driven at higher engine
speeds frequently
Engine oil consumption checks should only be
made after the vehicle break
in period.!
Do not use any special lubricant additives,
as these may increase wear and damage the
drive assemblies. Using special additives not
approved by smart may cause damage not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
More information on this subject is available
at any smart center.
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Warning!
The engine is equipped with a transistor

ized ignition system that utilizes high
voltage. Don not touch any components
(ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diag

nostic socket) of the ignition system
• while the engine is running
• while starting the engine
• if ignition is "on" and the engine is
turned manually

What to do if ...
>> Practical hints.
237 Warning and indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster
General information:
If any of the following lamps in the instrument
cluster fails to come on during the bulb
self
check when switching on ignition
(
page 91), have the respective bulb
checked and replaced if necessary.
ABS indicator lamp (USA only)
ABS indicator lamp (Canada only)Illuminates:
• when the ignition is switched on.
Goes out:
• if engine is running or after 10 seconds• when there is a malfunction in the ABS sys

tem.
>Have the ABS system checked at an autho

rized smart center immediately.
• together with the brake warning lamp
(

page 238) when the ABS system fails.
>Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe
location.
>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.
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Warning!
When the ABS system is malfunctioning,
the wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability and extend

ing the braking distance.
When the ABS is switched off due to a mal

function, the ESP
® is also switched off.
The basic driving and braking functions
are still avaiable.
The risk of your vehicle skidding is then
increased in certain situations. You
should therefore always adapt your
speed and driving style to the prevailing
road and weather conditions.

What to do if ...
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>> Practical hints. Battery indicator lamp
Illuminates:
• when the ignition is switched on.
The indicator lamp goes out if the engine is
running.
If the Battery indicator lamp illuminates while
driving or does not go out after the engine is
started, the battery is no longer charged.
Possible causes:
• Alternator malfunctioning
• Broken poly
V
belt>Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe
location.
>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.
!
Among other possible causes, the
poly
V
belt could be broken. Do not continue
to drive. Otherwise, the engine will overheat
due to an inoperative water pump which may
result in damage to the engine.Brake warning lamp (USA only)
Brake warning lamp (Canada only)
Illuminates:
• when the ignition is switched on.
Goes out:
• at least after 10 seconds
or
• after starting the engine.

What to do if ...
>> Practical hints.
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Coolant temperature warning lamp
Illuminates:
• when the ignition is switched on.
The warning lamp goes out if the engine is
running.
• if the coolant is too hot.
>Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe
location.
>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.If the coolant level has fallen below the
marking bar on the coolant reservoir
(

page 178):
>Add coolant as required.
>Have the coolant system checked for leaks
at an authorized smart center.
!
Among other possible causes, the
poly
V
belt could be broken. Do not continue
to drive. Otherwise, the engine will overheat
due to an inoperative water pump which may
result in damage to the engine.
When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately
1 minute and then remain continuously
illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subse

quent vehicle start
ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a vari

ety of reasons, including the installation
of incompatible replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that pre

vent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction tell

tale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
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Warning!
Driving when your engine is overheated
can cause some fluids, which may have
leaked into the engine compartment, to
catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle
and do not stand near the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.

What to do if ...
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>> Practical hints. Engine malfunction indicator lamp
Illuminates:
• when the ignition is switched on.
Goes out:
• at least after 10 seconds if the engine elec

tronics are functioning properly
or
• after starting the engine.
If illuminated while driving:
>Have the vehicle checked at an authorized
smart center immediately.
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Some states may by law require you to visit
a workshop as soon as the engine malfunction
indicator lamp comes on. Check local require

ments.Engine oil pressure indicator lamp
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The engine oil pressure indicator lamp
indicates low engine oil pressure.
Check the engine oil level at regular intervals
(
page 173).
Illuminates:
• when the ignition is switched on.
The indicator lamp goes out after starting
the engine and if there is sufficient engine
oil pressure.
If illuminated while driving:
>Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe
location.
>Do not continue to drive.
!
The engine oil pressure indicator lamp
should not be ignored. Extended driving with
the indicator lamp illuminated could result in
serious engine damage that is not covered by
the smart Limited Warranty.
>Turn off the engine.
>Set the parking brake when leaving the
vehicle.
>Contact Roadside Assistance or an autho

rized smart center.
Goes out:
• before the engine starts.
The indicator lamp has failed.
>Check the engine oil level.
>Have the system checked at an authorized
smart center.

What to do if ...
>> Practical hints.
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EPS* warning lamp
Illuminates:
• when the ignition is switched on.
The warning lamp goes out after starting
the engine.
• when the power steering is not available.
>Have the power steering checked at an au

thorized smart center immediately.ESP
® warning lamp
Flashes:
•when the ESP
® is engaged.
Illuminates continuously:
•if ESP
® is not operational due to a system
failure.
•if ESP® is not available.
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Warning!
When the power steering is not available
a higher degree of effort is necessary to
steer the vehicle. Have the system che

cked at a smart center.

What to do if ...
>> Practical hints.
245
Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp
Illuminates when the passenger front air bag
is deactivated:
• with the ignition switched on and if OCS
senses that the passenger seat occupant is
classified as being up to or less than the
weight of a typical 12
month
old child in a
standard child restraint.
• with the ignition switched on, if the OCS
senses that the passenger seat is not occu

pied.
Goes out:
• after approximately 4 seconds if the OCS
senses that the passsenger seat is occu

pied with a person with the weight of a
typical adult or someone larger than a
small individual.Seat belt telltale
Illuminates constantly:
• for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting
the engine.
Regardless of whether the seat belt is fas

tened or not, the seat belt telltale always
comes on and remains lit for 6 seconds af

ter starting the engine.
• when the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
An additional warning chime sounds for a
maximum of 6 seconds after starting the en

gine or until the driver’s seat belt is fas

tened.
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Warning!
If the57indicator lamp
illuminates and remains illuminated with
the weight of a typical adult or someone
larger than a small individual on the pas

senger seat, do not have any passenger
use the passenger seat until the system
has been repaired.G
Warning!
If the57indicator lamp
does not illuminate or remains out with
the weight of a typical 12
month
old
child in a standard child restraint or less
on the passenger seat, do not transport a
child on the passenger seat until the
system has been repaired.

What to do if ...
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>> Practical hints. Flashes with increasing frequency of a warn

ing chime:
• if the vehicle speed once exceeds
15 mph (25 km/h), the seat belt
telltale< starts flashing and a warning
chime sounds with increasing intensity for a
maximum of 60 seconds or until both the
driver’s and passenger’s seat belt are fas

tened.
If the driver’s or the passenger’s seat belt
remains unfastened after 60 seconds, the
warning chime stops sounding. The seat belt
telltale< stops flashing but continues to
be illuminated
.
The seat belt telltale< will only go out if
both the driver’s and the passenger’s seat
belt (with the passenger seat occupied) are
fastened, or the vehicle is standing still and a
door is opened.SRS indicator lamp
The SRS indicator lamp signals to you that
there is a malfunction in the supplemental
restraint system of the
•Air bags
• Emergency Tensioning Devices
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Information on the operating principle of
the air bags can be found in the "Safety"
section (

page 54).
Illuminates:
• when the ignition is switched on
(self
check).
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Warning!
If the SRS indicator lamp does not come
on when you switch on the ignition or does
not go out again after a few seconds once
the engine is running or comes on again,
the supplemental restraint systems are
malfunctioning.
In the event that a malfunction of the SRS
is indicated as described in scenario 2,
the SRS may not be operational. For your
safety, we strongly recommend that you
contact an authorized smart center im

mediately to have the system checked; A
malfunctioning SRS system may not de

ploy when needed in an accident result

ing in serious or fatal injury, or it might
deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily
which could result in an accident and/or
injury to you or to others