key SMART FORTWO COUPE 2008 Repair Manual

Unlocking/locking manually
>> Practical hints.
251 Closing the rear soft top
If the rear soft top does not lock properly
after being closed, proceed as follows:
>Stop the vehicle in a safe location.
>Set the parking brake.
>Make sure that the key in the starter switch
is turned to position1.
>Fold up the rear soft top completely.
The rear soft top stops in the unlocked
position.
>Within one minute, press and hold
symbol± on the retractable soft top
switch for 15 seconds twice.
The rear soft top closes the locking hooks.
>Close the retractable soft top completely.
>Have the rear soft top checked at an autho

rized smart center.

Replacing transmitter battery
>> Practical hints.
253 Replacing transmitter battery
Replacement battery: CR 2016 button cell!
Replace the remote control's transmitter
battery every two years at the latest. Other

wise there is a danger of leakage. The remote
control could be damaged.
1
Key housing top half>Insert a suitable object such as a coin into
the slot at the eyelet of the key housing.
>Carefully turn the coin until key housing top
half
1 is unlatched.
>Open key housing top half
1 to the side.
2
Transmitter battery
>Remove transmitter battery
2 from the
board.
!
Check the polarity when inserting the new
transmitter battery. You could otherwise
damage parts of the electrical system. When
inserting the batteries, make sure they are
clean and free of lint.
>Insert the new transmitter battery.
>Press both halves of the key housing
together again.
>Check the operation of the remote control.
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Replacing wiper blades
262
>> Practical hints.
About replacing wiper blades
!
Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper
arm back. If released, the force of the impact
from the windshield wiper tensioning spring
could crack the windshield.
Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the
windshield glass without a wiper blade
inserted.
We recommend that you have this work carried
out at an authorized smart center.
To ensure proper visibility,
• it is vital that you have wiper blades that
are in perfect shape.
• clean the wiper blades regularly with a
cleaning agent.
• remove any tough dirt stains with a sponge
or brush.
Windshield wiper blades!
Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts.
They could tear.
>Remove the key from the starter switch.
>Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield
until it snaps into place.
1
Retaining springs
2
Detaching wiper blade
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Warning!
For safety reasons, switch off the wipers
and remove the key from the starter
switch before replacing a wiper blade.
The windshield wipers could otherwise be
set in motion and cause injury.G
Warning!
Wiper blades are components that are
subject to wear and tear. Replace the
wiper blades at least twice a year, pref

erably in the spring and fall. Otherwise
the windows will not be properly wiped. As
a result, you may not be able to observe
surrounding traffic conditions and could
cause an accident.

Flat tire
>> Practical hints.
265 Preparing the vehicle
Upon experiencing any type of problem with
the vehicle's tires, switch on the hazard warn

ing flasher, carefully slow down and exit the
roadway in a cautious manner.
>Park the vehicle at a safe distance from
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface when
possible
.
>Set the parking brake.
>Turn the steering wheel so that the front
wheels are in a straight ahead position.
>Move the gear selector lever to park
positionP.
>Turn off the engine.
>Remove the key from the starter switch and
take the key with you.i
Open door only when conditions are safe to
do so.
>Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a
safe distance from the roadway.
Using the tire repair kitThe tire repair kit can be used to seal punc

tures of up to approximately 0.16 in (4 mm) on
the tire tread.
The tire repair kit enables you to drive on the
sealed tire to the nearest authorized smart
center.
>You should have the sealed tire replaced at
an authorized smart center.
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Warning!
Take care not to allow the contents of the
tire sealant to come in contact with hair,
eyes or clothing. The tire sealant is
harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed
through the skin it may causes skin, eye
and respiratory irritation. Wear gloves
while using this product if they are avail

able.
Any contact with eyes or skin should be
flushed immediately with plenty of water.
If clothing comes in contact with the tire
sealant, change clothing as soon as pos

sible.
In case of allergic reaction or rash,
consult a physician immediately.

Flat tire
268
>> Practical hints. >Unscrew the valve cap from the tire valve of
the damaged tire.
>Pull off the stopper of filler hose
4.
>Screw the end of filler hose
4
onto the tire
valve.
>Insert electrical plug
6
into the auxiliary
power outlet (

page 164).
>Insert the key in the starter switch and turn
it to position1.
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The vehicle's battery is drained by use of
the electric air pump. You should therefore
keep the engine running
in the open air

while inflating the tire.
>PressI on electric air pump switch
7.
The electric air pump is switched on and
inflates the tire.
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First, the sealant is pumped into the tire.
The pressure may briefly increase to a high
value. This is normal and not an indication of a
malfunction. Do not switch off the electric air
pump.>Let the electric air pump inflate the tire for
a maximum of ten minutes.
Pressure gauge
2 must display at least
26 psi (1.8 bar) is reached. The filler hose
can become hot during inflation.
Please exercise appropriate caution.
!
Do not operate the electric air pump
longer than ten minutes without interruption.
Otherwise it may overheat.
You may operate the electrical air pump again
after it has cooled off.
>If the tire inflation pressure of at least
26 psi (1.8 bar) is not attained, turn off the
electric air pump by pressing0 on electric
air pump switch
7.
>Unscrew the end of filler hose
4
from the
tire valve.
>After clearing the area around the vehicle
of people and obstacles, drive vehicle back
or forth very slowly approximately 30 ft
(10 m).
This serves to better distribute the tire
sealant material inside the tire.>Screw the end of filler hose
4 onto the tire
valve.
>Inflate the tire again.
>After attaining a tire inflation pressure of
26 psi (1.8 bar), press0 on electric air
pump switch
7.
The electric air pump is switched off.
>Turn the key in the starter switch to
position0.
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Warning!
If a tire inflation pressure of 26 psi
(1.8 bar) is not attained, the tire is too
severely damaged for the tire sealant to
provide a reliable tire repair.
In this case, the tire sealant cannot
properly seal the tire.
Do not drive the vehicle.
Contact the nearest smart center for as

sistance or call Roadside Assistance.

Battery
272
>> Practical hints.
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Warning!
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in severe injury or death.
Observe all safety instructions and
precautions when handling automotive
batteries (

page 271).
Never lean over batteries while connect

ing, you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow this fluid to come in contact with
eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does,
immediately flush affected area with
water and seek medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.
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Warning!
Do not place any metal objects on a bat

tery. You could otherwise cause a short
circuit and the battery’s highly flammable
chemicals could ignite.
Never allow any metal object to contact
both battery terminals or the positive
terminal and the vehicle body at the same
time. This might short circuit the battery
and ignite the highly flammable and ex

plosive hydrogen gas generated by the
battery, causing serious personal injury.
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Warning!
Keep flames or sparks away from battery,
avoid improper connection of jumper
cables, smoking, etc.
• When disconnecting the battery, always
disconnect the negative terminal first,
followed by positive terminal.
• When connecting the battery, always
connect the positive terminal first, fol

lowed by the negative terminal.
• Do not loosen or disconnect the
battery terminal clips while the engine
is running or the key is in the starter
switch.

Battery
>> Practical hints.
273
!
Never loosen or detach battery terminal
clamps while the engine is running or the key
is in the starter switch. Otherwise the alter

nator and other electronic components could
be severely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly at an
authorized smart center.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for maintenance
intervals or contact an authorized smart cen

ter for further information.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
Disconnecting, removing, charg

ing, reinstalling and reconnecting
the batteryDisconnecting the battery
>Set the parking brake.
>Move the gear selector lever to park
positionP.
>Turn off all electrical accessories.
>Turn off the engine.
>Open the passenger door.
>Move the passenger seat to the rear as far
as possible.>Unscrew the carpet holder in the
passenger’s footwell (

page 234).
>Lift the carpet.
1
Footrest
2
Fastening screw
>Unscrew fastening screw
2 counterclock

wise.
>Pull footrest
1 sideways out of the vehicle.
>Read and observe safety instructions and
precautions (
page 271).
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Warning!
With a disconnected battery
• you will no longer be able to turn the
key in the starter switch.
• the gear selector lever will remain
locked in positionP.P54.10
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Battery
>> Practical hints.
275
>Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger manu

facturer.!
Only use chargers of a correct and suit

able voltage.
!
Never attempt to recharge a frozen bat

tery. Have the battery checked at a smart
center. The battery housing could be dam

aged.Reinstalling the battery
>Reinstall the charged battery. Follow the
previously described steps in reverse
order.
!
The battery, its filler caps and the ventila

tion hose must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
Reconnecting the battery
!
Always connect the battery in the order
described below. Otherwise the vehicle’s
electronics can be damaged.
>Turn off all electrical accessories.
>Remove the key from the starter switch.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
>Connect the battery positive lead and
fasten cover
4 (
page 274).
>Connect battery negative lead
3
(

page 274).
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After battery power (e.g. due to reconnec

tion) was interrupted, you will have to set the
clock (

page 138).
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Have the battery’s charge status and acid
level checked at the start of the cold season at
a smart center.
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Warning!
Never charge a battery while still
installed in the vehicle. Gases may escape
during charging and cause explosions
that may result in paint damage, corro

sion or personal injury.

Towing
278
>> Practical hints.
About towingsmart recommends that the vehicle be trans

ported with all wheels off the ground using
flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equip

ment.!
Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equipment
with the key in the starter switch in position0.
Do not tow with sling
type equipment. Towing
with sling
type equipment over bumpy roads
will damage radiator and supports.
To prevent damage during transport, do not
tie down the vehicle by its chassis or suspen

sion parts. Use the towing eye.
Switch off the tow
away protection*
(
page 78).
When circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the vehicle
may be towed with all wheels on the ground or
front wheels raised only so far as necessary
to have the vehicle moved to a safe location
where the recommended towing methods can
be employed.
!
If the vehicle is towed with the front axle
raised, the gear selector lever must be in
neutral positionN and the engine must be shut
off (key in starter switch position0). Active
braking action through the ESP
® may other

wise seriously damage the brake system.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground, the gear selector lever must be in
neutral positionN and the key must be in
starter switch position0.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground or the front axle raised, the vehicle
may be towed only for distances up to 30 miles
(50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h).
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If the the battery is disconnected or dis

charged the gear selector lever will remain
locked in park position P. Contact an autho

rized smart center for assistance or call
Roadside Assistance.G
Warning!
smart does not recommend towing a vehi

cle when all wheels are on the ground.
However, in an emergency a tow bar can
be utilized if:
• the engine will not run
• there is a malfunction in the brake
system
• there is a malfunction in the power
supply or in the vehicle’s electrical
system
A tow bar is necessary to adequately con

trol the towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, make sure that the key is
in starter switch position0.

Towing
>> Practical hints.
281 Towing the vehicle
Towing with all wheels on the ground or front
axle raised: !
The vehicle may only be towed when:
• You are sure that no gear is engaged,
• the engine is shut off,
• the key is in starter switch position0.
>Set the parking brake.
>Secure the towing rope or tow bar to the
towing eye.
>Depress the brake pedal.
>Move the gear selector lever to neutral
positionN.appears in the transmission position
indicator.
>Turn the key in starter switch position0
>Release the parking brake.
>Release the brake pedal.