window SMART FORTWO COUPE 2011 User Guide

Thorax-pelvis side air bags are deployed
Ron the impacted side of the vehicle
Rin instances with a high rate of lateral
vehicle deceleration or acceleration
Rindependently of the front air bags
Rregardless of whether the seat belt on the
impacted side of the vehicle is in use
Rindependently of the ETDs.
Thorax-pelvis side air bags will generally
not deploy in a rollover.
The thorax-pelvis side air bags will
deploy, however, if the system detects
Ra high rate of lateral vehicle
deceleration or acceleration, and
Rthat air bag deployment can offer
additional protection to that provided
by the seat belt.
The thorax-pelvis side air bags are
integrated into the driver and passenger
seat backrests.
\000F Thorax-pelvis side air bags
Occupant Classification System
The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
automatically turns the passenger front air
bag on or off based on the classified
occupant weight category determined by
weight sensor readings from the passenger
seat.
iBased on the classified occupant
weight category determined by weight
sensor readings from the passenger seat,
the system does also deactivate
Rhead-thorax air bag (cabriolet)
Rthe window curtain air bag (coupé)
Rthe thorax-pelvis side air bag (coupé)
Rthe seat Emergency Tensioning
Devices
Rthe seat belt force limiter.
Occupants must sit properly belted in a
position that is as upright as possible with
their back against the seat backrest and
feet on the floor to be correctly classified.
If the occupant’s weight is transferred to
another object in the vehicle (e.g. by
leaning on armrests), the OCS may not be
able to properly approximate the
occupant’s weight category.
iIf the seat, including the trim cover and
cushion, needs to be serviced in any way,
take the vehicle to an authorized smart
center. Only seat accessories approved
by smart may be used.
Both driver and the passenger should
always use the \000 \000{ indicator
lamp as an indication of whether or not
the passenger is properly positioned
(Y page 41).
GWarning!
If the \000 \000{ indicator lamp
illuminates when an adult or someone
larger than a small individual is in the
passenger seat, have the passenger re-
position himself or herself in the seat
until the \000 \000{ indicator lamp
goes out.
In the event of a collision, the air bag
control unit will not allow passenger front
air bag deployment when the OCS has
classified the passenger seat occupant as
being up to or less than the weight of a
typical 12‑month‑old child in a standard
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Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child’s risk of injury in the
event of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident
Infant and child restraint system
We recommend all infants and children be
properly restrained at all times while the
vehicle is in operation.
The passenger lap-shoulder belt has a
special seat belt retractor for secure
fastening of child restraints.
To fasten a child restraint, follow all
mounting instructions provided by the
child restraint manufacturer. Then pull the
shoulder seat belt out completely and let it
retract. During seat belt retraction, a
ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate
that the special seat belt retractor is
activated. The seat belt is now locked. Push
down on child restraint to take up any
slack.
To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and
let seat belt retract completely. To
deactivate the special seat belt retractor
for the passenger seat, the passenger seat
must be in the most backward position. The
seat belt can again be used in the usual
manner.
GWarning!
Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle is in motion, since the special seat
belt retractor will be deactivated.
The use of infant or child restraints is
required by law in all 50 states, the
District of Columbia, the U.S. territories,
and all Canadian provinces and
territories.
Infants and small children should be seated
in an appropriate infant or child restraint
system properly secured in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions for
the child restraint, that complies with U.S.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213, 213.1 and 213.2.
A statement by the child restraint
manufacturer of compliance with these
standards can be found on the instruction
label on the restraint and in the
instruction manual provided with the
restraint.
When using any infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat be sure to
carefully read and follow all
manufacturer’s instructions for
installation and use.
Please read and observe warning labels
affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to
infant or child restraints.GWarning!
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
The infant or child restraint must be
properly secured with the vehicle’s seat
belt fully in accordance with the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their
heads in the area of the door where the
head-thorax air bags (cabriolet), window
curtain air bags (coupé) and thorax-pelvis
air bags (coupé) inflates. This could result
in serious injuries or death should the
head-thorax air bags (cabriolet), window
curtain air bags (coupé) and thorax-pelvis
air bags (coupé) be triggered. Always sit as
upright as possible, properly use the seat
belt and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight
of the child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured
by an inflating air bag. Note the following
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Rthere 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 49).
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
the anti-theft warning system is armed,
warning system indicator lamp 0046
flashes about every three seconds.
i You can also arm the anti-theft warning
system by locking the vehicle without
using the remote control ( Y page 178).
XDisarming: Unlock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The anti-theft warning system is
disarmed. Warning system indicator
lamp 0046 stops flashing.
Canceling 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.Tow-away alarm* and interior motion
sensor*
Once the anti-theft warning system has
been armed, a visual and audible alarm is
triggered when someone attempts to raise
the vehicle or if motion is detected inside
the vehicle.XArming: Lock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The tow-away protection and the interior
motion sensor are armed after about
25 seconds.XDisarming: Unlock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The tow-away protection and the interior
motion sensor are disarmed.
Canceling 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.
Switching off tow-away protection and
interior motion sensor
Switch off the tow-away protection and the
interior motion sensor when locking the
vehicle and
R transporting the vehicle,
R board, e.g. a ferry or auto train,
R there are people or animals in the
vehicle,
R the side windows remain open.
This prevents any false alarm.
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>> Controls.Opening and closing ..........................52
Starter switch positions .....................57
Seats ..............................................58
Mirrors ...........................................61
Seat belts ........................................62
Lighting .........................................64
Windshield wipers ............................70
Soft top system (cabriolet only) ............71
Side windows ....................................77
Driving and parking ..........................78
Transmission ...................................82
Instrument cluster .............................87
Control system* ................................93
Audio system* ..................................99
Driving systems ...............................101
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Con-
ditioning) ......................................103
Loading and storing .........................108
Useful features ................................114
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Exterior rear view mirror heating
This feature is only available on the model
passion and BRABUS and in conjunction
with power exterior rear view mirrors.
After switching on the rear window
defroster, the exterior rear view mirrors
will be heated automatically. This
prevents icing up the exterior rear view
mirrors and also creates a clear view when
the exterior rear view mirrors have fogged
up.
If the rear window defroster is
automatically deactivated after
approximately 10 minutes of operation, the
exterior rear view mirror heating also
deactivates.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.XSwitching on: Switch on the rear window
defroster ( Y page 107).
The exterior rear view mirror heating is
switched on.XSwitching off: Switch off the rear window
defroster ( Y page 107).
The exterior rear view mirror heating is
switched off.
i The exterior rear view mirror heating
also switches off if the key is turned to
starter switch position 0.
Interior rear view mirror
XAdjusting the mirror: Manually move the
interior rear view mirror up, down, left,
or right to the desired setting.XSelecting the antiglare position: Tilt
the interior rear view mirror to the
antiglare position by moving lever 0046
forward or backward.
Seat belts
Fastening the seat belts
GWarning!
Always fasten your seat belt before driving.
Always make sure all of your passengers are
properly restrained.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases
your risk of injuries and their likely
severity in an accident. You and your
passenger should always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled.
Without your seat belt buckled, you are
much more likely to hit the interior of the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be
seriously injured or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury
or death is lessened if you are properly
wearing your seat belt. Air bags can only
protect you if you are properly wearing
your seat belt.
GWarning!
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see
“Children in the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries
is significantly increased if the child
restraints are not properly secured in the
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If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt
on the surface of the sensor or optical
effects may cause the windshield wipers
to wipe in an undesired fashion. This
could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield. You
should therefore switch off the
windshield wipers when weather
conditions are dry.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XActivating intermittent wiping: Turn the
wiper switch to position \000J.
After the initial wipe, pauses between
wipes are automatically controlled
depending on the vehicle speed and by the
rain-light sensor*.
XDeactivating intermittent wiping: Turn
the wiper switch to position \000].
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
Example illustration coupé
XPull the wiper switch in direction of
arrow \000F and hold it in position.
The windshield wipers operate with
windshield washer fluid.
XRelease the wiper switch.
The windshield wipers will wipe three
more times.
iTo prevent smears on the windshield, or
noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe
with windshield washer fluid
periodically even when it is raining.
Single wipeXPull the wiper switch briefly in
direction of arrow \000F.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
with windshield washer fluid.
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 \000J.
XWiping with windshield washer fluid:
Push the wiper switch in direction of
arrow \000G 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 \000].
iThe rear window wiper wipes one time
when reverse gear R 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
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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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\000FSide window driver’s door\000GSide window passenger doorXMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XOpening: Press and hold the top of the
respective switch.
The corresponding side window moves
downwards until you release the switch.
XClosing: Pull and hold the top of the
respective switch.
The corresponding side window moves
upwards until you release the switch.
XAutomatic opening: Press the top of the
respective switch briefly.
The corresponding side window opens
completely.
XStopping during automatic opening:
Press or pull the top of the respective
switch again.
The corresponding side window stops
immediately.
Driving and parking
Starting
GWarning!
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of motion.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats* or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the
pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden acceleration or braking
maneuvers, the objects could get caught
between or beneath the pedals and restrict
your ability to brake or accelerate. This
could lead to accidents and/or injury.
GWarning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can
cause unconsciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas
fumes are entering the vehicle while
driving, have the cause determined and
corrected immediately. If you must drive
under these conditions, drive only with at
least one window fully open at all times.
Gearshift pattern for transmission
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