tailgate SMART FORTWO COUPE 2008 User Guide

Opening and closing
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>> Controls. > Opening: Push release levers
1 to the left
and right of the retaining clip upwards.
>Swivel the rear soft top upwards to open.
>Closing: Swivel the rear soft top downwards
to close.
>Pull soft top down.
>Pull release levers
1
to the left and right of
the retaining clip downwards.
>Make sure that the rear soft top is correctly
locked in place on both sides.
Closing the tailgate on the cabrio!
When closing the tailgate, you must first
close the rear soft top (

page 90). Otherwise
you might break the release levers of the rear
soft top.>Swivel the tailgate upwards to close.
Let the tailgate lock into place.
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Warning!
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from
the cargo compartment opening when
closing the rear soft top. Be especially
careful when small children are around.
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Warning!
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from
the cargo compartment opening when
closing the tailgate. Be especially careful
when small children are around.
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Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
A child’s unsupervised access to a vehi

cle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.

Soft top system (cabrio only)
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>> Controls. The soft top system of the smart cabrio
consists of a:
• Retractable soft top
• Rear soft top
• Side rails
You can remove the side rails over the doors
when you open the retractable soft top and
open the rear soft top.
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Opening the rear soft top is possible after
the retractable soft top has been opened
completely (

page 115).
Notes on the soft top system!
When transporting long objects inside the
vehicle, make sure that they do not press
against the retractable soft top when it is
closed.
When carrying objects that protrude from the
rear of the vehicle, make sure that they are
not resting on the retaining clips.
When loading, make sure that no sharp objects
come into contact with the soft top or the rear
window.
Do not place any evenly distributed loads with
a weight of more than 165 lbs (75 kg) on the
rear soft top when folded down.
Make sure that the high mounted brake lamp is
not concealed.
!
Do not block the soft top system's locking
apertures.
Only place the side rails in the designated
storage space of the tailgate.
!
Do not sit on the folded
down rear soft
top.
Do not fold down the rear soft top at temper

atures below 14°F (
10°C).
Do not place any pointed, sharp
edged, hot
(above 176°F (80°C)), incandescent or burn

ing objects on the soft top's lining.
Do not apply wax to the soft top fabric and
select only wax
free washing programs when
using an automatic car wash.
Only drive with the retaining clips closed, as
exhaust fumes could otherwise reach the
vehicle’s interior.
!
Please keep in mind that weather condi

tions can sometimes change rapidly. Make
sure to close the retractable soft top and the
rear soft top when leaving the vehicle. If water
enters the vehicle interior, vehicle electron

ics could be damaged which is not covered by
the smart Limited Warranty.

Soft top system (cabrio only)
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>> Controls.
Removing the side rails>Open the retractable soft top.
>Open the rear soft top.
>Open the driver’s and passenger door when
conditions are safe to do so.
>Open the tailgate.
1
Release lever
2
Side rail
>Push release lever
1 of side rail
2 back

ward.
Side rail
2 can be lifted at the rear end,
but remains secured.
>Push release lever
1 backward again.
1
Lifting
2
Removing
>Carry out the following steps when condi

tions are safe to do so.
>First lift the side rail at rear end
1 and
then remove it in the direction of arrows
2. P77.30
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Soft top system (cabrio only)
>> Controls.
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1
Handle
>Pull handle
1 on the inside of the tailgate
backward.
>Lift up the storage compartment cover.
1
Front left
2
Rear left
3
Front right
4
Rear right
>Store the side rails in the storage compart

ment of the tailgate with the painted side
facing down in the designated order
1
to
4.
1
Front left
2
Rear left
3
Front right
4
Rear right
>Close the storage compartment cover.
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Soft top system (cabrio only)
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>> Controls. >Close the tailgate.
>Close the driver’s and passenger door.
>Open the side windows if desired.
!
Make sure that the storage compartment
cover is closed before closing the tailgate.
Otherwise the tailgate could jam.
Mounting the side rails>Open the driver’s and passenger door when
conditions are safe to do so.
>Open the tailgate.1
Handle
>Pull handle
1 on the inside of the tailgate
backward.
>Lift up the storage compartment cover.
>Remove the side rails from the storage
compartment in the tailgate.
1
Front left
2
Rear left
3
Front right
4
Rear right
>Close the storage compartment cover.
>Install the side rails in the designated
order
1 to
4.
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Warning!
Always close the storage compartment
cover properly when storing the side
rails. Otherwise occupants could be
injured by the side rails moving about
during
•braking
•vehicle maneuvers
• an accident

Loading and storing
>> Controls.
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The cargo compartment cover blind
• serves to protect objects that are stored in
the vehicle's cargo compartment from
prying eyes.
• prevents smaller objects from penetrating
into the passenger compartment from the
cargo compartment; however, it is not in

tended to act as a load restraining device.
The parcel net bag
• is for storing small, lightweight objects.
• prevents small objects from sliding around
inside the passenger compartment.!
If objects are placed on the cargo
compartment cover blind when mounted, the
cover may be damaged.Fitting
1
Cargo compartment cover blind
2
Top mounting
3
Bottom mountingIf you wish to use the cargo compartment
cover blind as normal, assemble it in
mounts
2. If you do not need the cargo
compartment cover blind, insert in mounts
3.
>Open the tailgate.
>Secure cargo compartment cover blind
1
at the front of the cargo compartment with
the parcel net bag.
>Insert cargo compartment cover blind
1
on the right
hand side in top mounting2
or in bottom mounting
3.

Loading and storing
>> Controls.
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> 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.
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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
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>> Controls.
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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
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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.
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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.

Engine compartment
>> Operation
171 Engine compartment cover
>Turn off the engine.
>Set the parking brake.
>Open the tailgate.1
Cargo compartment floor
2
Fastening screw
3
Engine compartment cover
4
Hook
5
Top mounting of cargo compartment cover
blind
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Warning!
High outside temperature, stop
and
go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades or
driving at high engine speed may in

crease the temperature in the engine
compartment. Therefore, the engine
compartment cover and parts in the area
around the engine compartment cover
may be hot. Parts of the engine can be

come very hot. To prevent burns, let the
engine cool off completely before touch

ing the engine compartment cover, parts
in the area around the engine compart

ment cover, and parts of the engine.
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Warning!
Exercise extreme caution if you see
flames or smoke coming from the engine
compartment. Move away from the vehicle
and call the fire department.
If the coolant temperature warning lamp
indicates that the engine is overheated,
do not attempt to open the engine com

partment cover. Move away from the ve

hicle and wait until the engine has cooled
before opening the engine compartment.G
Warning!
To help prevent personal injury, stay
clear of moving parts when the engine
compartment cover is open and the
engine is running.

Engine compartment
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>> 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