key SMART FORTWO COUPE 2008 Owner's Guide

Lighting
104
>> 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>> Controls.
105
>Switching on: Push the combination switch
in the direction of arrow
1 or
2.
The corresponding turn signals flash.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lampL orK in the instrument
cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets automati

cally after major steering wheel movement.
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To signal minor directional changes such
as changing lanes, push the combination
switch only to the point of resistance and
release. The corresponding turn signals will
flash three times.
Coming home functionVehicles without rain
light sensor:
The interior lamps come on and then go out
again after 12 seconds every time when you
lock or unlock the vehicle.
Vehicles with rain
light sensor*:
In addition to the interior lamps, the exterior
lamps come on and then go out again after
12 seconds depending on the brightness of
the ambient light when you lock or unlock the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle
>Remove the key from the starter switch.
>Exit the vehicle.
>Press button
ª
on the key.
The vehicle is locked.
The interior and exterior
1 lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
When returning to the vehicle
>Press button
©
on the key either once or
twice.The vehicle is either selectively or globally
unlocked.
The interior and exterior
1 lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
Front fog lamps
1 Vehicles with rain
light sensor
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Warning!
Vehicles with rain
light sensor*:
In low ambient lighting or foggy condi

tions, only switch from positionU
toB with the vehicle at a standstill in
a safe location. Switching fromU
toB will briefly switch off the head

lamps. Doing so while driving in low ambi

ent lighting conditions may result in an
accident.

Lighting>> Controls.
107 Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be switched
on at all times, even with the key removed from
the starter switch.1
Hazard warning flasher switch
>Switching on: Press hazard warning flasher
switch
1.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.
>Switching off: Press hazard warning flasher
switch1 once more.
Interior lightingThe interior lamp comes on for a period of
time when you open the doors, or lock or
unlock the vehicle with the key.
It goes out
• immediately after switching off the ignition
with all doors closed,
• after 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened,
• after 15 seconds if all doors are closed,
• after 10 minutes if at least one door is open.The rocker switch can be set to three differ

ent positions.
1
Interior lamp
2
Switching on the automatic control
3
Off
4
Continuous operation P54.25
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Windshield wipers
>> Controls.
109 Switching windshield wipers on
and off
Wiper switch0
Windshield wipers off
1
Intermittent wiping
2
Slow continuous wiping
3
Fast continuous wiping
>Make sure that the key in the starter switch
is turned to position1.>Switching on: Turn the wiper switch to
position
2 or
3 depending on the
intensity of the rain.
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates
on a windshield might scratch the glass and/or
damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs
on a dry windshield. If it is necessary to oper

ate the windshield wipers in dry weather con

ditions, always operate the windshield wipers
with windshield washer fluid (

page 110).
!
If anything blocks the windshield wipers
(leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immedi

ately.
• For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a
safe location and remove the key from the
starter switch before attempting to remove
any blockage.
• Remove blockage.
• Turn the windshield wipers on again.
>Switching off: Turn the wiper switch to
position
0.
Intermittent wipingOnly switch on intermittent wiping under wet
weather conditions or in the presence of
precipitation.
Vehicles with rain
light sensor*:
When you select intermittent wiping, the
sensor is activated. The sensor automatically
sets a suitable wiping interval depending on
the wetness of the sensor surface.!
Vehicles with rain
light sensor*:
Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent
setting when the vehicle is taken to an auto

matic car wash or during windshield cleaning.
Windshield wipers will operate in the pres

ence of water sprayed on the windshield, and
windshield wipers may be damaged as a result. P54.25
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Windshield wipers
110
>> Controls.
!
Vehicles with rain
light sensor*:
If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on the
surface of the sensor or optical effects may
cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an
undesired fashion. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the wind

shield. You should therefore switch off the
windshield wipers when weather conditions
are dry.
>Make sure that the key in the starter switch
is turned to position1.
> Activating intermittent wiping: Turn the
wiper switch to position
1.
After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes
are automatically controlled depending on the
vehicle speed and by the rain
light sensor*.
> Deactivating intermittent wiping: Turn the
wiper switch to position0.
Wiping with windshield washer
fluidWiper switch1
Wiping with windshield washer fluid>Pull the wiper switch in the direction of
arrow
1 and hold in position.
The windshield wipers operate with wind

shield washer fluid.
>Release the wiper switch.
The windshield wipers will wipe three more
times.
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To prevent smears on the windshield, or
noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with
windshield washer fluid periodically even
when it is raining.
Single wipe
>Pull the wiper switch briefly in the direction
of arrow
1.
The windshield wipers wipe on time with
windshield washer fluid. P54.25
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Windshield wipers
>> Controls.
111 Rear window wiper/washer
1
Wiper switch1
Rear window intermittent wiping
2
Wiping rear window with windshield washer
fluid
>Make sure that the key in the starter switch
is turned to position1.> Activating intermittent wiping: Push the
wiper switch in the direction of arrow
1 to
the resistance point.
> Wiping with windshield washer fluid: Push
the wiper switch in the direction of arrow2
past the resistance point and hold in
position until the rear window is clean.
>Release the wiper switch.
The rear window wiper will wipe three more
times.
Intermittent wiping is still activated.
> Deactivating intermittent wiping: Pull the
wiper switch towards you.
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The rear window wiper wipes one time
when the reverse gear is engaged with the
windshield wipers switched on.
1 coupé only
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Soft top system (cabrio only)
>> Controls.
113 Opening and closing the retract

able soft top
You can open and close the retractable soft
top when the vehicle is either stationary or in
motion.
!
To avoid damaging the seals, do not trans

port any objects with sharp edges which can
stick out of the retractable soft top.
Do not open the retractable soft top if there is
snow or ice on the roof, as this could result in
malfunctions.
If you cannot open or close the retractable
soft top due to a malfunction contact Roadside
Assistance or an authorized smart center.
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Warning!
Never operate the retractable soft top if
there is the possibility of anyone being
harmed by the opening or closing proce

dure.
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Warning!
The retractable soft top is made out of
fabric. In the event of an accident, the
fabric may tear. This may result in an
opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not
wearing their seat belts or not wearing
them properly may be thrown out of the
opening. Such an opening also presents a
potential for injury for occupants wear

ing their seat belts properly as entire
body parts or portions of them may pro

trude from the passenger compartment.
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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
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.

Soft top system (cabrio only)
114
>> Controls. Opening from outside
You can open the retractable soft top com

pletely with the key.
1
ª
Locking button
2
»
Opening the retractable soft top
3
 Panic button
4
ª
Unlocking button
>Press button
»
on the key for approxi

mately two seconds.
The retractable soft top opens completely.Opening from the inside
Retractable soft top switch
1
Closing
2
Opening
>Make sure that the key in the starter switch
is turned to position1.
>Press symbolÖ on the retractable soft
top switch until the desired position is
reached or the retractable soft top is
opened completely.
or>Press symbolÖ on the retractable soft
top switch briefly.
The retractable soft top opens completely.
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Pressing symbolÖ or± on the
retractable soft top switch while opening the
retractable soft top will interrupt the opening
procedure.
Closing
For safety reasons, you can only close the
retractable soft top using the retractable soft
top switch inside the vehicle.
>Make sure that the key in the starter switch
is turned to position1.
>Press symbol± on the retractable soft
top switch until the retractable soft top is
closed.
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To avoid draining the battery, leave the
engine running when opening and closing the
retractable soft top. P80.35
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Soft top system (cabrio only)
>> Controls.
115 Opening and closing the rear soft
top
You can open and close the rear soft top when
the vehicle is either stationary or in motion.!
Make sure that objects are not stacked too
high in the cargo compartment. They could get
damaged when opening or closing the rear
soft top.
!
When the rear soft top is folded down, the
side rails are accessible. To prevent theft,
you should remove the side rails and store
them in the storage compartment of the tail

gate or close the soft top system.
>Make sure that the key in the starter switch
is turned to position1.
Retractable soft top switch
1
Closing
2
OpeningOpening the rear soft top
>Press symbolÖ on the retractable soft
top switch or button
»
on the key until the
retractable soft top has opened completely.
>Release the retractable soft top switch or
button
»
on the key.
>Press symbolÖ on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has folded
down completely.
Closing the rear soft top
>Press symbol± on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has folded
up completely.
>Release the retractable soft top switch.
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If you release the retractable soft top
switch while driving before the rear soft top
has closed completely, the rear soft top will
fold down again.
G
Warning!
Never operate the rear soft top if there
is the possibility of anyone being harmed
by the opening or closing procedure.P54.25
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Side windows
120
>> Controls.
Opening and closing the side
windows Opening and closing the side windows
manually
Crank for side window on driver’s door1
Crank
Side window on the driver’s door
> Opening: Turn crank
1 counterclockwise.
>Closing: Turn crank
1 clockwise.Side window on the passenger door
> Opening: Turn crank
1 clockwise.
>Closing: Turn crank
1 counterclockwise.
Opening and closing the power windows
1
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Warning!
Do not keep any part of your body up
against the side window pane when open

ing a window. The downward motion of the
pane may pull that part of your body down
between the window pane and the door
frame and trap it there. If there is a risk
of entrapment, release the switch and
pull up the top of the switch to close the
window.
G
Warning!
When closing the windows, make sure that
there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
The closing of the side windows can be
immediately halted by releasing the
switch.
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 vehicle
could result in an accident and/or seri

ous personal injury.