tailgate SMART FORTWO COUPE 2010 Owners Manual

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Safety
Driving safety systems ...............44
Occupant safety ......................... 30
Reporting defects ......................16
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter .................... 33
Seat belts ..................................... 31
Children in the vehicle ..............41
Fastening ................................ 60
Proper use of ............................ 31
Safety guidelines ......................35
Safety notes .............................. 31
Telltale .................................. 151
Seating capacity ........................... 121
Seats ........................................... 56
Adjustment ............................... 57
Armrest ................................... 57
Heating ................................... 58
Passenger seat .......................... 58
Self-test
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 40
SRS ......................................... 30
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .............................. 196
Service and warranty
Booklet .................................. 196
Service flap ................................. 110
Service interval display .................. 88
Service life (tires) ....................... 123
Side marker lamps ......................... 165
Sidewall (tires) ............................ 131
Side windows
Operation ................................ 74
Signs and labels ........................... 198
smart radio 10 ............................... 91
smart radio 9 ................................ 90
smart sound package ....................... 91
Snow chains ................................. 133
Snow tires see Winter tires
Soft top system .............................. 69
Cleaning the soft top fabric .......145Locking rear soft top manually ....162
Mounting the side rails ..............73
Opening and closing the rear
soft top ............................... 55, 71
Opening and closing the
retractable soft top ...............54, 70
Removing the side rails ..............72
Storing the side rails ................73
Sound package ............................... 91
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp ......................... 151
Standing water, driving through ...... 139
Starter switch positions .................. 55
Starting the engine ........................ 75
Steering wheel gearshift control ...... 26
Storage compartments ..................... 99
in the tailgate ........................ 100
Storing tires ............................... 124
Sun screen ................................... 102
Sun visors ................................... 101
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Tailgate
Closing ............................... 53, 55
Opening .............................. 52, 54
Tail lamps ................................... 166
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant .....207
Brake fluid ............................. 207
Coolant .................................. 209
Engine oil additives ................ 207
Engine oils ............................. 206
Fuel requirements ....................208
Gasoline additives ...................208
Identification labels ................198
Premium unleaded gasoline ........207
Rims and tires ......................... 202
Service fluids and capacities ....204
Vehicle specification (model
BRABUS) ................................. 201
Vehicle specification (model
passion) ................................. 200
Vehicle specification (model
pure) ..................................... 199
Windshield/rear window washer
system ............................. 206, 208
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another vehicle too closely, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The
capabilities of a hydraulic brake assistant
equipped vehicle must never be exploited
in a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the
safety of others.
Activating the hazard warning flasher
after an emergency braking maneuver
If you bring the vehicle to a complete stop
by strongly braking at a speed of more than
43 mph (70 km/h), the hazard warning
flasher automatically comes on as soon as
the vehicle is at a standstill. The hazard
warning flasher will remain on until it is
switched off using the hazard warning
flasher switch ( Y page 66) or until the
speed of the vehicle has exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h).
Anti-theft systems
Electronic immobilizer
The electronic immobilizer prevents
unauthorized persons from starting your
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a key
that is left inside the vehicle.
XActivating: Remove the key from the
starter switch.XDeactivating: Insert the key in the
starter switch.XTurn the key to starter switch position 1.Anti-theft warning system*
Once the anti-theft warning system has
been armed, a visual and audible alarm is
triggered when
R someone opens a door or the tailgate
R someone enters the vehicle’s interior
R there is motion inside the vehicle
R someone attempts to raise the vehicle
The alarm will also be triggered when
unlocking and opening the driver’s door
with the key.
i The alarm will stay on, even if the
driver’s door is immediately closed. For
canceling the alarm, see ( Y page 48).
Close the windows and the tailgate before
arming the alarm system. Make sure there
are no moving objects inside the vehicle.XArming: Lock the vehicle using the
remote control.
Warning system indicator lamp 0046
flashes rapidly. The anti-theft warning
system arms after about 25 seconds. When
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Opening and closing
Key
Key with remote control
00460038 Lock button00470035 Opening the retractable soft top 8
/
unlocking the upper tailgate 9008A0034
Unlock button
The remote control centrally locks and
unlocks:
R the driver’s door
R the fuel filler flap
R the passenger door
R the upper tailgate
GWarning!
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. It is
possible for children to open a locked door
from the inside, which could result in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
! To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
exposing the remote control to high
levels of electromagnetic radiation.
! If you can no longer lock or unlock the
vehicle with the remote control, the
batteries in the remote control are
discharged, or the remote control is
malfunctioning.
R Check the batteries in the remote
control and replace them if necessary.
R If you do not have a spare transmitter
battery at hand, use the key to open the
driver’s door and the fuel filler flap.
If the remote control is malfunctioning,
contact an authorized smart center.
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
! The remote control has an operating
range of approximately 50 ft (15 meters).8 cabriolet only.
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This can fluctuate greatly as a
consequence of local conditions
(reflective or absorbing objects) and
interference emitted by other radio
transmission systems. Similarly, the
operating range fluctuates in line with
the direction from which the remote
control is activated.
To prevent theft, however, it is advisable
to only unlock the vehicle when you are
in close proximity to it.
Locking and unlocking from the
outside
XSelective unlocking: Press button 0034 on
the key once.
All turn signal lamps flash once.
The anti-theft warning system* is
disarmed.
The driver’s door and the fuel filler flap
are unlocked.XGlobal unlocking: Press button 0034 on the
key twice.
All turn signal lamps flash once again.
The passenger door and the tailgate are
unlocked in addition to the driver’s door
and the fuel filler flap.XGlobal locking: Press button 0038 on the
key.
With the doors, the tailgate(s), and the
fuel filler flap closed the turn signal
lamps flash three times.
The anti-theft warning system* is armed.
The indicator lamp on the central
locking switch flashes ( Y page 52).
The interior and exterior 10
lamps come
on and then go out again after 12 seconds.Automatic locking
Auto-relock function
The vehicle will lock again automatically
within approximately 60 seconds of
unlocking with the key if neither the
driver’s nor passenger door is opened.
! To prevent an inadvertent lockout,
never leave your key lying in the vehicle.
Drive lock function
The vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning at vehicle speeds of approximately
8 mph (14 km/h) or more. The drive lock
function is enabled at the factory.
XSwitching on: Switch off the ignition.XPress the central locking switch
( Y page 52) and button 0038 on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The drive lock function is switched on.XSwitching off: Switch off the ignition.XPress the central unlocking switch
( Y page 52) and button 0034 on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The drive lock function is switched off.
Locking and unlocking from the inside
GWarning!
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.
You can lock and unlock the vehicle from
inside using the central locking or
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unlocking switch. This can be useful, for
example, if you want to unlock the
passenger door from inside or lock the
vehicle before starting to drive.XLocking: Press central locking
switch 0046.
The indicator lamp on central locking
switch 0046 comes on, when the starter
switch is in position 1.
The indicator lamp on central locking
switch 0046 flashes, when the starter
switch is in position 0.
With the doors and the tailgate closed,
the vehicle locks.XUnlocking: Press central unlocking
switch 0047.
The vehicle unlocks and the indicator
lamp on central locking switch 0046 goes
out.
Opening the doors from the inside
You can open a locked door from the inside.
Open door only when conditions are safe to
do so.
XPull on inside door handle 0046.
With the driver’s door open a warning
signal sounds if the exterior lamps are
switched on and the ignition is switched
off.
Opening the upper tailgate on the
coupé
GWarning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving.
Among other dangers, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
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XPress button 0034 on the key twice.XPress and hold button 0035 on the key for
approximately two seconds.
or
XPull the release handle in handle
recess 0046 of the lower tailgate.
The upper tailgate is unlocked.XSwivel the upper tailgate upwards to
open.
Observe information on loading the
vehicle ( Y page 100).
For information on vehicle weights, see
“Vehicle specification” ( Y page 199).
Opening the lower tailgate on the
coupé
GWarning!
High outside temperature, stop-and-go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades, or
driving at high engine speed may increase
the temperature in the engine
compartment. Therefore the area around the
air slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let
the engine cool off before touching this
area to prevent burns.
XOpen the upper tailgate ( Y page 52).XPull both release levers 0046 backwards
either simultaneously or one after the
other.
The lower tailgate is unlocked.XSwivel the lower tailgate downwards to
open.
The lower tailgate is held in the
horizontal position by means of the two
retaining straps.
! When folded down, the lower tailgate
can bear loads up to maximum of 220 lbs
(100 kg).
Observe information on loading the
vehicle ( Y page 100).
For information on vehicle weights, see
“Vehicle specification” ( Y page 199).
Closing the tailgate(s) on the coupé
GWarning!
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the tailgate(s). Be especially careful when
small children are around.
XSwivel the lower tailgate upwards to
close. Allow the two release levers to
engage audibly.XSwivel the upper tailgate downwards to
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GWarning!
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.
Opening and closing the retractable
soft top (cabriolet only)
You can fully open the retractable soft top
with the key.
Key with remote control
00460038 Lock button00470035 Opening the retractable soft top008A0034 Unlock buttonXOpening: Press button 0035 on the key for
approximately two seconds.
The retractable soft top opens.
i Pressing symbols 0034, 0038 or 0035 on the
key with remote control while opening
the retractable soft top will interrupt
the opening procedure.
XClosing: Press symbol 0055 on the
retractable soft top switch
( Y page 71).GWarning!
When closing the retractable soft top, make
sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
i The remote control has an operating
range of approximately 50 ft (15 meters).
Take care that you do not open your
vehicle’s retractable soft top
inadvertently.
Opening the tailgate on the cabriolet
GWarning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving.
Among other dangers, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
GWarning!
High outside temperature, stop-and-go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades, or
driving at high engine speed may increase
the temperature in the engine
compartment. Therefore the area around the
air slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let
the engine cool off before touching this
area to prevent burns.
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XPress button 0034 on the key twice.XPull the release handle in handle
recess 0046 of the tailgate.
The tailgate is unlocked.XSwivel the tailgate downwards to open.
Opening and closing the rear soft top
(cabriolet only)
You can open the rear soft top to ease
loading and unloading.
XOpening: Push release levers 0046 to the
left and right of the retaining clip
upwards.XSwivel the rear soft top upwards to open.GWarning!
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the rear soft top. Be especially careful
when small children are around.
XClosing: Swivel the rear soft top
downwards to close.XPull soft top down.XPull release levers 0046 to the left and
right of the retaining clip downwards.XMake sure the rear soft top is correctly
locked in place on both sides.Closing the tailgate on the cabrioletGWarning!
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the tailgate. Be especially careful when
small children are around.
! When closing the tailgate, you must
first close the rear soft top. Otherwise
you might break the release levers of the
rear soft top.
XSwivel the tailgate upwards to close. Let
the tailgate lock into place.GWarning!
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.
Starter switch positions
Starter switch
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Rear window wiper/washer (coupé only)XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.XActivating intermittent wiping: Push the
wiper switch to position 004A.XWiping with windshield washer fluid:
Push the wiper switch in direction of
arrow 0047 and hold in position until the
rear window is clean.XRelease the wiper switch.
The rear window wiper will wipe three
more times.
Intermittent wiping is still activated.XDeactivating intermittent wiping: Pull
the wiper switch to position 005D.
i
The rear window wiper wipes one time
when the reverse gear is engaged with the
windshield wipers switched on.
Soft top system (cabriolet only)
Introduction
The soft top system of the smart cabriolet
consists of a:
R Retractable soft top
R Rear soft top
R Side rails
You can remove the side rails over the doors
when you open the retractable soft top and
open the rear soft top.
i Opening the rear soft top is possible
after the retractable soft top has been
opened completely.
Notes on the soft top system
! When transporting long objects inside
the vehicle, make sure they do not press
against the retractable soft top when it
is closed.
When carrying objects that protrude from
the rear of the vehicle, make sure they
are not resting on the retaining clips.
When loading, make sure no sharp objects
come into contact with the soft top or the
rear window.
Do not place any evenly distributed loads
with a weight of more than 165 lbs (75 kg)
on the rear soft top when folded down.
Make sure the high-mounted brake lamp
is not concealed.
! Do not block the soft top system’s
locking apertures.
Only place the side rails in the
designated storage space of the tailgate.
! Do not sit on the folded-down rear soft
top.
Do not fold down the rear soft top at
temperatures below 14 ¦ (-10 ¥).
Do not place any pointed, sharp-edged,
hot (above 176 ¦ [80 ¥]), incandescent or
burning objects on the soft top’s lining.
Do not apply wax to the soft top fabric and
select only wax-free washing products
when using an automatic car wash.
Only drive with the retaining clips
closed, as exhaust fumes could otherwise
reach the vehicle’s interior.
! Please keep in mind that weather
conditions can sometimes change
rapidly. Make sure to close the
retractable soft top and the rear soft top
when leaving the vehicle. If water enters
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Opening from the inside
Retractable soft top switch
0046Closing0047OpeningXMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.XPress symbol 0056 on the retractable soft
top switch until the desired position is
reached or the retractable soft top is
opened completely.
or
XPress symbol 0056 on the retractable soft
top switch briefly.
The retractable soft top opens
completely.
i Pressing symbol 0056 or 0055 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.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.XPress symbol 0055 on the retractable soft
top switch until the retractable soft top
is closed.
i To avoid draining the battery, leave the
engine running when opening and
closing the retractable soft top.
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.GWarning!
Never operate the rear soft top if there is
the possibility of anyone being harmed by
the opening or closing procedure.
! Make sure 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 tailgate or close the
soft top system.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
Retractable soft top switch
0046Closing0047Opening
Opening the rear soft top
XPress symbol 0056 on the retractable soft
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