brake SMART FORTWO COUPE 2008 Manual PDF

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).
i
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.
279
!
Towing of the vehicle should only be done
using the properly installed towing eye bolt.
Never attach tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to
the vehicle chassis, frame or suspension
parts.
!
Towing the vehicle with a base carrier*
mounted is not permissible. The vehicle must
not be towed by the base carrier*.
Towing eye boltThe towing eye bolt is located in the passen

ger’s footwell under the carpet.1
Towing eye bolt
>Unscrew the carpet holder in the
passenger’s footwell (

page 234).
>Lift the carpet.
>Take out towing eye bolt1.Covers
Depending on whether you are towing a vehi

cle or you are being towed, the towing eye bolt
can be screwed into threaded holes which are
located behind covers on the front and rear
bumper.
1
Front cover
G
Warning!
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and
steering systems. In this case, it is im

portant to keep in mind that a consider

ably higher degree of effort is necessary
to brake and steer the vehicle. Adapt
your driving accordingly.

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.

Fuses
282
>> Practical hints. The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
switch off malfunctioning power circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and systems
secured by that fuse will stop operating.
!
A blown fuse must be replaced by an
appropriate spare fuse (recognizable by its
color or the fuse rating given on the fuse) of
the amperage recommended in the fuse chart.
Any smart center will be glad to advise you on
this subject.
If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the
cause determined and rectified at an autho

rized smart center.Before replacing fuses:
>Set the parking brake.
>Make sure the gear selector lever is in park
positionP.
>Turn off all electrical accessories.
>Turn off the engine.
>Remove the key from the starter switch.
G
Warning!
Only use fuses approved by smart with
the specified amperage for the system in
question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse this may cause an
overload leading to a fire, and/or cause
damage to electrical components and/or
systems. Contact a smart centert if you
encounter any electrical problems.

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.