SMART FORTWO COUPE 2008 Owners Manual

Vehicle care
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>> Operation
Soft top system (cabrio only)Regular care will protect the retractable soft
top and the rear soft top against external
influences, helping to preserve its value. Use
only an approved soft top cleaner when re

moving dirt from the soft top.!
Never clean the soft top using a power
washer, as water could get into the inside of
the vehicle.
Cleaning the soft top fabric
!
Only clean the retractable soft top and the
rear soft top when they are closed.
Dry cleaning
>Brush the soft top fabric with a soft brush,
always working in the same direction, i.e.
from front to back.Wet cleaning
smart recommends that you use an approved
car shampoo concentrate and soft top clean

er.
>"Dry clean" the vehicle first.
>Wash the soft top off using a soft brush or
sponge and plenty of lukewarm water.
>Then rinse thoroughly with clear water.
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If you have the vehicle cleaned in a car
wash, you may find that some water gets into
the interior.
Exterior
Repair options
Plastic parts (body
panels) with
clearcoat
Clearcoat touch
up
paint pen
Body panels with
base coat and
clearcoat
recommended touch

up paint pen set in
the relevant color
tridion safety cell
recommended
touch
up paint pen
set in the relevant
color

>> Operation
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>> Practical hints.Where will I find ...? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Unlocking/locking manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Replacing transmitter battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Replacing bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Replacing wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282

Where will I find ...?
234
>> Practical hints.
Tire repair kitThe tire repair kit is located in the passen

ger’s footwell under the carpet.1
Carpet holder
>Insert a suitable object such as a coin into
the slot of carpet holder
1.
>Turn carpet holder
1 counterclockwise.
>Lift the carpet.
2
Tire repair kit
The following is included:
• Tire sealant container
• Electric air pump with filler hose
•Sticker
• Operating instructions label (on the inside
of the tire repair kit lid)
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The tire sealant container is located below
tire repair kit
2.
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Warning!
The tire repair kit is a limited repair de

vice. In case of a breakdown caused by a
flat tire, read through the section flat
tire (

page 265) carefully. When using
the tire repair kit follow the instructions
in this section. Failure to follow these in

structions can result in severe injury or
death.

Where will I find ...?
>> Practical hints.
235 First
aid kit*
The first
aid kit is located on the driver’s side
in the cargo compartment.1
First
aid kit
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Check expiration dates and contents for
completeness at least once a year and replace
missing/expired items.P68.20
3760
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Display messages
236
>> Practical hints. The following three display messages appear
in the multifunction display (

page 136).
CAN failure
Flashes:
• if the data bus has failed.
>Have the system checked at an authorized
smart center.Electronic immobilizer
Displayed:
• if the electronic immobilizer is not working.
>Have the system checked at an authorized
smart center immediately.Shifting system
Displayed:
• if there is a malfunction in the shifting
system.
• when the transmission is taught
in
(

page 134)
>Have the system checked at an authorized
smart center.

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.
239
• with the parking brake set.
• if the brake circuit fails or the brake fluid
level in the brake fluid reservoir is too low.
>Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe
location.
>Do not continue to drive.
>Turn off the engine.
>Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve
the problem.
>Set the parking brake when leaving the
vehicle.
>Contact Roadside Assistance or an autho

rized smart center.
!
If you find that the brake fluid in the brake
fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark
or below, have the brake system checked for
brake pad thickness and leaks.
• together with the ABS indicator lamp
(
page 237) 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.Combination low tire pressure/
TPMS malfunction telltale
Illuminates continuously:
• when the TPMS detects a loss of pressure in
at least one tire.
>Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt,
avoiding abrupt steering and braking
maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation
around you
.
>Check and correct tire inflation pressure
as required (

page 190).
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Warning!
Driving with the brake warning lamp illu

minated can result in an accident. Have
your brake system checked immediately
if the brake warning lamp stays on.
Do not add brake fluid before checking
the brake system.