service SMART FORTWO COUPE 2008 Owner's Guide

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.

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
the inside. P82.10
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Battery
>> Practical hints.
271 About the battery
Your vehicle’s battery is located in the
passenger’s footwell below the footrest
(
page 273).
The battery should always be sufficiently
charged in order to achieve its rated service
life. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery
maintenance intervals.
If you use your vehicle mostly for short

distance trips, you will need to have the
battery charge checked more frequently.
When replacing the battery, always use
batteries approved by smart.
Battery: 12 volts and 42 Amps
If you do not intend to operate your vehicle
for an extended period of time, consult an
authorized smart center about steps you need
to observe.Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly. Recy

cling of batteries is the preferred method of
disposal. Many states require sellers of bat

teries to accept old batteries for recycling.
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Warning!
Observe all safety instructions and
precautions when handling automotive
batteries.
Risk of explosion.Fire, open flames and smoking
are prohibited when handling
batteries. Avoid creating
sparks.Battery acid is caustic. Do not
allow it to come into contact with
the skin, eyes or clothing.
Wear suitable protective cloth

ing, especially gloves, apron
and faceguard.
Wear eye protection.
Rinse any acid spills imme

diately with clean water. Contact
a physician if necessary.Keep children away.Follow the instructions in this
Operator’s Manual.

>> Technical data.Parts service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Warranty coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Engine electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Identification labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Layout of poly
V
belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Main dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Service fluids and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

Parts service
288
>> Technical data. The "Technical data" section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.Genuine smart Parts are subjected to strin

gent quality inspections. Each part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or
selected for and adapted to smart vehicles.
Therefore, Genuine smart Parts should be
installed.
!
The use of non
genuine smart parts and
accessories not authorized by smart could
damage the vehicle, which is not covered by
the smart Limited Warranty, or could compro

mise the vehicle’s durability or safety.

Warranty coverage
>> Technical data.
289
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your autho

rized smart center will exchange or repair
any defective parts originally installed on the
vehicle in accordance with the terms of the
following warranties:
• New Vehicle Limited Warranty
• Emission System Warranty
• Corrosion Warranty
• Emission Performance Warranty
• California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control Systems
Warranty (USA only)Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the smart Parts and Accessories
warranties, copies of which are available at
any authorized smart center.
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information BookletShould you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized smart
center arrange for a replacement. It will be
mailed to you.

Service fluids and capacities
>> Technical data.
303
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by smart.
Please contact an authorized smart center for
products tested and approved by smart.
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Warning!
Comply with all valid regulations with
respect to handling, storing and dispos

ing of service fluids. Otherwise you could
endanger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct
contact with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.

Service fluids and capacities
304
>> Technical data.
Components
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
All models
approx. 3.5 US qt (3.3 l)
Approved engine oils
Transmission
All models
2.4 US qt (2.3l)
BOT328
Brake system
All models
1.05 US qt (1.0 l)
Brake fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system
All models
approx. 4.5 US qt (4.3 l)
Anticorrosion/Antifreeze meeting specification MB 325.0
Fuel tank
All models
8.72 US gal (33.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
including a reserve of
All models
1.32 US gal (5.0 l)
Minimum Posted Octane 91 (Afvg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
Air conditioning system*
All models
R
134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R
12)
Windshield washer system
All models
4.0 US qt (3.8 l)
Windshield washer concentrate
1
1 Use a windshield washer concentrate labeled for summer and water for temperatures above freezing point or a windshield washer concentrate labeled for winter and water for
temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (

page 308).

Service fluids and capacities
>> Technical data.
305 Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for
our service intervals. Therefore, only use
engine oils and oil filters required for vehi

cles with Maintenance System. For a listing of
approved engine oils and oil filters contact an
authorized smart center.!
Using engine oils and oil filters of specifi

cation other than those expressly required
for the Maintenance System, or changing of oil
and oil filter at change intervals longer than
those called for by the Maintenance System
will result in engine or emission control
system damage not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System recommen

dations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to
do so will result in engine or emission control
system damage not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
Engine oil additives!
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from
blending oil additives are not covered by the
smart Limited Warranty. Any authorized smart
center will provide you with additional infor

mation.
Air conditioning refrigerantR
134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air conditioning
system.!
Never use R
12 (CFC) or mineral
based
lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the sys

tem will occur.
Brake fluidOnly brake fluid approved by smart is recom

mended. Any authorized smart center will
provide you with additional information.G
Warning!
During vehicle operation, the boiling
point of the brake fluid is continuously
reduced through the absorption of
moisture from the atmosphere. Under
extremely strenuous operating condi

tions, this moisture content can lead to
the formation of bubbles in the system,
thus reducing the system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be re

placed regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s
Maintenance Booklet for replacement
interval.

Service fluids and capacities
306
>> Technical data.
Premium unleaded gasoline
!
To maintain the engine’s durability and
performance, premium unleaded gasoline
must be used. If premium unleaded gasoline is
not available and low octane fuel is used,
follow these precautions:
• Have the fuel tank only partially filled with
unleaded regular gasoline and fill up with
premium unleaded gasoline as soon as
possible.
• Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.
• Do not exceed an engine speed of 3 000 rpm
if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such
as two persons and no cargo.
•Do not exceed
2/3 of maximum accelerator
pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded
or operating in mountainous terrain.
Fuel requirementsOnly use premium unleaded fuel:
• The octane number (posted at the pump)
must be 91 min.
It is an average of both the R
esearch
O
ctane N
umber (RON) and the M
otor O
ctane
N
umber (MON): (RON+MON) /2. This is also
known as the ANTI
KNOCK INDEX.
Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates
such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used
provided the ratio of any one of these
oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%;
MTBE must not exceed 15%.
The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not
exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents.
Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is not
allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% ethanol
and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used.
These blends must also meet all other fuel
requirements, such as resistance to spark
knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.
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Warning!
Gasoline is highly flammable and poison

ous. It burns violently and can cause
serious personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and skin or clothing
contact, extinguish all smoking materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging to
your health.