door lock SMART FORTWO COUPE 2011 User Guide

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 \000F.
The indicator lamp on central locking
switch \000F comes on, when the starter
switch is in position 1.
The indicator lamp on central locking
switch \000F flashes, when the starter
switch is in position 0.
With the doors and the tailgate closed,
the vehicle locks.
XUnlocking: Press central unlocking
switch \000G.
The vehicle unlocks and the indicator
lamp on central locking switch \000F 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 \000F.
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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Interior lighting
The 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
Rimmediately after switching off the
ignition with all doors closed
Rafter 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened
Rafter 15 seconds if all doors are closed
Rafter 10 minutes if at least one door is
open
The rocker switch can be set to three
different positions.
\000FInterior lamp\000GOff\000

Rretractable 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
the vehicle interior, vehicle
electronics could be damaged which is
not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
Opening and closing the retractable
soft top
You can open and close the retractable soft
top when the vehicle is either stationary
or in motion.
GWarning!
Never operate the retractable soft top if
there is the possibility of anyone being
harmed by the opening or closing
procedure.
GWarning!
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 wearing
their seat belts properly as entire body
parts or portions of them may protrude from
the passenger compartment.
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
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Otherwise occupants could be injured by
the side rails moving about during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accidentXClose the tailgate. Let the tailgate lock
into place.XClose the driver’s and passenger door.XOpen the side windows if desired.
! Make sure the storage compartment
cover is closed before closing the
tailgate. Otherwise the tailgate could
jam.
Mounting the side rails
XOpen the driver’s and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.XOpen the tailgate.XPull handle 0046 on the inside of the
tailgate backward.XLift up the storage compartment cover.XRemove the side rails from the storage
compartment in the tailgate.0047Front right008ARear right0088Rear left0086Front leftXInstall the side rails with the respective
front end 0047 or 0086 first.GWarning!
Make sure the side rails are properly
mounted. Otherwise the side rails could
disengage while driving and injure you and
other persons.
XTake one side rail and start by attaching
it to front end 006F.XMake sure the seal of the side rail is
facing up at position 0087 and is not
pinched.XPush the side rail at rear end 006E
downwards until it audibly engages into
place twice.XInstall the side rail on the other side in
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! Make sure the side rails are installed
correctly. Otherwise the side rails may
not function properly or may be damaged.
XClose the storage compartment cover.XPress on the “PRESS” marking in the
middle of the storage compartment cover
until it engages audibly.
XClose the tailgate. Let the tailgate lock
into place.
XClose the driver’s and passenger door.XOpen the side windows if desired.
! Make sure the storage compartment
cover is closed before closing the
tailgate. Otherwise the tailgate could
jam.
Side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
manually
Crank for side window on passenger door
Side window on the driver’s door
XOpening: Turn crank \000F
counterclockwise.
XClosing: Turn crank \000F clockwise.
Side window on the passenger door
XOpening: Turn crank \000F clockwise.XClosing: Turn crank \000F
counterclockwise.
Opening and closing the power windows
This feature is only available on the model
passion and BRABUS.
GWarning!
Do not keep any part of your body up against
the side window pane when opening 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.
GWarning!
When closing the windows, make sure there
is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
The closing of the side windows can be
immediately stopped 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 serious
personal injury.
The switches for both power windows are on
the driver’s door. In addition, there is a
switch for the passenger side on the
passenger door.
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the pedals. This could restrict your ability
to brake or accelerate and could lead to
accidents and injury.
Coin holder
The coin holder is located in front of the
gear selector lever.
Example illustration (coupé)
\000FCoin holder
Door pockets
The door pockets are located in the driver’s
and passenger door.
\000FDoor pocket
Storage trays next to the steering wheel
The storage trays are located to the left and
right of the steering wheel.
\000FStorage tray
Glove box
iA clamp rail for slips of paper is
located on the outside of the glove box
lid.
XOpening: Pull on glove box lid
release \000F and fold down the glove box
lid.
XClosing: Lift up the glove box lid with a
bit of force until it engages.
XLocking: Insert the key into the glove box
lock and turn it to position \000L.
XUnlocking: Insert the key into the glove
box lock and turn it to position \000K.
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Coolant temperature
During severe operating conditions and
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant
temperature may rise.
! Excessive coolant temperature causes
the red coolant temperature warning
lamp 00AE in the instrument cluster
comes on.
The engine should not be operated with
the red coolant temperature warning
lamp illuminated. Doing so may cause
serious engine damage which is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
For more information on coolant
temperature warning lamp ( Y page 172).GWarning!
Driving when your engine is overheated can
cause some fluids which may have leaked
into the engine compartment to catch fire.
You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns which can occur just by
opening the engine hood. Stay away from the
engine if you see or hear steam coming from
it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away
from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get
out of the vehicle and do not stand near the
vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
Driving abroad
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 request pertinent information from
an authorized smart center.
Symmetrical low beams
i 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 center.
Vehicle care
Care tips
Regular and proper care will help to
maintain the value of your vehicle. The
best way to protect your vehicle from
harmful environmental influences is to
wash it and use protective treatments
regularly.
smart recommends that you care for the
paintwork at least twice a year (e.g. in the
spring and autumn).
GWarning!
Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the
particular container. Always open your
vehicle’s doors or windows when cleaning
the inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not
designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Always lock away cleaning products and
keep them out of reach of children.
! Follow the care tips. Wash your vehicle
preferably by hand.
While in operation or even while parked,
your vehicle is subjected to varying
external influences, which left unchecked
can attack the paint as well as the vehicle
underbody and lead to permanent damage.
Such damage is caused not only by extreme
and varying climatic conditions, but also
by:
R Air pollution
R Road salt
R Tar
R Gravel and stone chipping
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Acoustic warning signalsProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 SolutionsOnce the anti-theft
warning system* has
been armed, a visual
and audible alarm is
triggered.The alarm is triggered when
R someone opens a door or the tailgate
R the driver’s door is unlocked with the key ( Y page 178)
R the vehicle’s interior is entered
R there is motion inside the vehicle
R the vehicle is raised
To cancel the alarm:XInsert the key in the starter switch.XTurn the key to starter switch position 1.
or
XPress button 0034 or 0038 on the key.A warning signal
sounds.The door is opened while a gear is engaged with the engine
running and neither the brake nor accelerator pedals are
depressed. XClose the driver’s and passenger door.XMove the gear selector lever to park position P.
or
XTurn off the engine.You open the driver’s door with the key in starter switch
position 0.XClose the driver’s door.
or
XRemove the key from the starter switch.A warning signal
sounds.The seat belts are not fastened when the engine is started. For
details, see seat belt telltale ( Y page 167).XFasten your seat belts.You can hear a
continuous noise from
the front axle when
braking.The vehicle is equipped with a mechanical/acoustic brake pad
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Unlocking/locking manually
Unlocking the vehicle
You can unlock the driver’s door and the
fuel filler flap by unlocking the driver’s
door using the key. The lock cylinder is
fitted with a cap.
XPress button \0004 on the key.
The anti-theft warning system* is
disarmed.
iIf the transmitter battery in the key is
discharged, the anti-theft warning
system* can no longer be disarmed with
button \0004 on the key. For replacing the
transmitter battery (Y page 179).
Unlocking the vehicle with the key and
opening a door or the tailgate will
trigger the anti-theft warning system*
(Y page 48).
To cancel the alarm:
XInsert the key in the starter switch.XTurn the key to starter switch position 1.XRemove cap \000F from lock cylinder \000G.XUnlock the driver’s door.
The driver’s door and the fuel filler flap
are unlocked.
iTo unlock the vehicle centrally press
the central unlocking switch in the upper
center console (Y page 27).
Locking the vehicle
If you can no longer lock the vehicle using
the remote control and you do not have a
spare transmitter battery at hand, please
proceed as follows:
XOpen the driver’s door.XPress the central locking switch
(Y page 54).
The indicator lamp on the central
locking switch comes on, when the starter
switch is in position 1.
The indicator lamp on the central
locking switch flashes, when the starter
switch is in position 0.
XRemove the key from the starter switch,
take it with you, and close all doors.
The vehicle is now locked and the anti-
theft warning system* is armed.
Closing the rear soft top
If the rear soft top does not lock properly
after being closed, proceed as follows:
XStop the vehicle in a safe location.XEngage the parking brake.XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XFold up the rear soft top completely.
The rear soft top stops in the unlocked
position.
XWithin one minute, press and hold symbol
\000U on the retractable soft top switch
for 15 seconds twice.
The rear soft top closes the locking
hooks.
XClose the retractable soft top
completely.
XHave the rear soft top checked at an
authorized smart center.
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The arrow on bulb socket \000F must be in
line with the line on the headlamp
housing.
XTurn bulb socket \000F clockwise by a
quarter of turn.
Side turn signal lamp bulb
XRemoving: Open the door on the
corresponding side.
XPress on retaining lug \000F in the
direction of the arrow until the side turn
signal lamp housing disengages.
XClose the door.XUse a suitable tool to loosen the side turn
signal lamp housing from the fender.
XTurn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull it out of the side turn signal
lamp housing.
XPull the bulb out of the bulb socket.XInstalling: Insert the new bulb into the
bulb socket.
XInsert the bulb socket into the side turn
signal lamp housing and turn the bulb
socket clockwise.
XFit the side turn signal lamp housing
onto the fender.
XPress gently onto the side turn signal
lamp housing.
The side turn signal lamp housing must
audibly engage.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
XTurn exterior lamp switch to position
\000' (Y page 64).
XSwitch off the ignition.
Tail lamp unit
XRemoving:
Coupé: Open the upper tailgate.
XOpen the lower tailgate.XCabriolet: Open the rear soft top
(Y page 74).
XRemove the side cover in the cargo
compartment on the corresponding side.
XFold the damping material forward, if
necessary.
Left bulb carrier illustrated as example
\000F Retaining tab\000G Electrical connectorXPress retaining tab \000F in the center of
the bulb carrier upwards.
XPull the bulb carrier out of the tail lamp
housing.
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