engine SMART FORTWO COUPE 2011 Owner's Guide

After an unsuccessful teaching-in: Three
bars instead of P appear in the
multifunction display.XDo not continue to drive.XTurn off the engine.XEngage the parking brake when leaving
the vehicle.XContact Roadside Assistance or an
authorized smart center.
Instrument cluster
Multifunction display
The following displays and indicators
appear in the multifunction display:
Multifunction display (U.S. vehicles)
0046Status indicator with:• Trip odometer display• Reserve fuel indicator• Maintenance service interval display0047Main odometer display008ATransmission position indicator0088Digital clock0086Outside temperature display0087Fuel level display
Multifunction display (Canada vehicles)
0046 Status indicator with:• Trip odometer display• Reserve fuel indicator• Maintenance service interval
display0047Main odometer display008ATransmission position indicator0088Digital clock0086Outside temperature display0087Freeze warning006EFuel level displayGWarning!
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving
conditions, such as speed, outside
temperature, or warning/indicator lamps.
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Visit an authorized
smart center as soon as possible.
Multifunction display illumination
The multifunction display illumination
comes on when the starter switch is in
position 1. It goes out after approximately
30 seconds when the starter switch is in
position 0.
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For adjusting the multifunction display
illumination, see “Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination” ( Y page 93).
Main odometer display
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
i Canada vehicles: The main odometer
display shows km instead of miles.
The main odometer display appears in the
multifunction display continuously.
Exception: The next maintenance service
is due. After starting the engine, days or
distance to next maintenance service will
appear instead of the main odometer
display. The main odometer display will
reappear after approximately ten seconds.
For information on how to select the
maintenance service interval display, see
“Maintenance service interval display”
( Y page 91).
Transmission position indicator
The following information is displayed in
the transmission position indicator:
R Current gear selector lever position
R Current engaged gear (when manual
gearshifting selected)
i A flashing R in the display indicates
that the gear selector lever is in
position R but the reverse gear is not
engaged. Stop the vehicle to let the
reverse gear engage.
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
DisplayFunction PGear selector lever in park
position P RGear selector lever in
position R (Reverse gear
engaged) NGear selector lever in neutral
position N DGear selector lever in drive
position D
When manual gearshifting is selected:
DisplayFunction 1First gear engaged 2Second gear engaged 3Third gear engaged 4Fourth gear engaged 5Fifth gear engaged88Instrument cluster>> Controls.
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Trip odometer display
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
XSelecting trip odometer display: Press
left button 0046 (Y page 90) repeatedly
until the trip odometer display appears
in the status indicator.XResetting trip odometer display: Press
and hold left button 0046 (Y page 90) until
the value is set to 0.
Maintenance service interval display
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
i Canada vehicles: The maintenance
service interval display shows km
instead of miles.
The maintenance service interval display
will notify you approximately one month
before the next maintenance service is
due.
The following information will be
displayed after starting the engine:
R Days or distance to next maintenance
service
This information will be displayed
instead of the main odometer display.
The main odometer display will reappear
after approximately ten seconds
( Y page 88).
R Type of service that is due
This information will be displayed in
the status indicator.XStart the engine.XSelecting maintenance service interval
display: Press button 0046 on the
instrument cluster repeatedly until the
maintenance service interval display
appears in the status indicator.
Depending on the type of maintenance
service that is due, symbol ¬ or } is
displayed.XClearing maintenance service interval
display: Press button 0046 once.
The maintenance service interval
display is cleared.XActivating maintenance service
interval display: Press button 0046 twice
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Reserve fuel indicator
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
The reserve fuel indicator is only
displayed when driving on reserve fuel.
XSelecting reserve fuel indicator: Press
button \000F on the instrument cluster
repeatedly until the reserve fuel
indicator appears in the status
indicator.
Auxiliary instruments*
\000FTachometer\000GCockpit clock
Tachometer*
The tachometer displays the engine speed
in units of 1 000 rpm.
The tachometer can be turned by
approximately 90°.
The tachometer illumination comes on when
you switch on the ignition and the exterior
lighting.
! Do not hang any objects on the
tachometer.
This could cause the tachometer to be
torn from its mountings and damage it.
Cockpit clock*
The cockpit clock can be turned by
approximately 90°.
The cockpit clock illumination comes on
when you switch on the ignition and the
exterior lighting.
The buttons for setting the time are on the
top of the cockpit clock.
XSetting the time back in 1 minute
increments: Press button \000F repeatedly
until the desired time is set.
XSetting the time back quickly: Press
button \000F for longer than two seconds.
The setting speed accelerates.
XSetting the time forward in 1 minute
increments: Press button \000G repeatedly
until the desired time is set.
XSetting the time forward quickly: Press
button \000G for longer than two seconds.
The setting speed accelerates.
! Do not hang any objects on the cockpit
clock.
This could cause the cockpit clock to be
torn from its mounting and damage it.
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\000FUSB socket\000GAUX socket
smart surround sound system*
The smart surround sound system
supplements the existing speakers with
more powerful and additional speakers
(including a digital amplifier in the
passenger footwell and a passive
subwoofer).
Driving systems
Cruise control*
The cruise control maintains the speed you
set for your vehicle automatically. On
downhill grades, the cruise control does
not brake the vehicle via the brake system.
The cruise control can only use the braking
power of the engine. You must apply the
brakes yourself in order to reduce the
vehicle speed. The cruise control will then
be canceled.
GWarning!
The cruise control is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during
vehicle operation. The cruise control
cannot take road, traffic, and weather
conditions into account. The driver is and
must always remain responsible for the
vehicle’s speed and for safe brake
operation.
Do not use the cruise control
Rif the road, traffic, and weather
conditions do not make it advisable to
travel at a constant speed
Ron slippery roads
Rapid changes in tire traction can result
in wheel spin and loss of control.
Rwhen driving in fog
The use of the cruise control is
recommended for driving at a constant
speed for extended periods of time.
With the cruise control is activated and a
speed set, the following message appears
in the multifunction display:
U.S. vehicles
\000FCruise control activated\000GSpeed has been set
Canada vehicles
\000FCruise control activated\000GSet speed
The cruise control is operated via buttons
on the steering wheel.
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XPress RES/+ button 0047 briefly.
The cruise control resumes the
previously set speed.
i The last set speed stored in memory is
deleted when the engine is turned off.
Changing the set speed
You must have set a speed prior to
increasing or decreasing the current
speed.
i Depressing the accelerator pedal does
not deactivate the cruise control. After
a brief acceleration (e.g. for passing),
the cruise control will resume the last
set speed.
Continuous adjustment
XPress and hold RES/+ button 0047 to
increase the speed.
or
XPress and hold SET/ − 008A to decrease the
speed.XPress and hold the respective button
until the desired speed is reached.XRelease the respective button.
The new speed is stored.
Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada 1 km/h)
increments
XPress RES/+ button 0047 briefly to increase
the speed.
or
XPress SET/ − 008A briefly to decrease the
speed.
The new speed is stored after releasing the
respective button.
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning)
Notes on HVAC
GWarning!
Follow the recommended settings for
heating and cooling given on the following
pages. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you
and others.
Air conditioning with climate control*
The air conditioning improves the level of
comfort when driving at high outside
temperatures by cooling and
dehumidifying the air.
Nearly all dust particles, pollutants, are
filtered out by an integrated particle
filter before outside air enters the
passenger compartment through the air
distribution system. It also operates when
the air conditioning is switched off and
you have switched on the blower.
The air conditioning only works when the
engine is running and the blower is
switched on. Maximum effectiveness is
achieved if you drive with the windows
closed.
i In warmer weather, ventilate the
passenger compartment for a short
period of time before utilizing the air
conditioning.
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Air conditioning with climate control*
Control panel (Y page 104).
XMake sure the engine is running.XSwitching on: Push air volume
control 0046 to level 1 or higher.XPress air conditioning switch 0047.
The indicator lamp in air conditioning
switch 0047 comes on.XSwitching off: Press air conditioning
switch 0047 once more.
The indicator lamp in air conditioning
switch 0047 goes out.
i
The stored status is restored, if you
switch on the ignition again.
i The air condition will be suspended
temporarily:
R if the engine speed is too low
R when driving off
The air condition is switched off:
R at a coolant temperature of more than
239 ¦ (115 ¥)
R at outside temperatures below 38 ¦
(3 ¥ )
Setting the temperature
Heating
Control panel ( Y page 104).
i You should raise or lower the
temperature setting in small
increments.
XIncreasing or decreasing: Push
temperature control 0088 up or down.
Rapid cooling
XPush air volume control 0046 fully up.XTurn air distribution control 008A to
position 009E.XPush temperature control 0088 fully down.XAdjust the air vents as desired.
Rapid heating
XPush air volume control 0046 to level 3.XTurn air distribution control 008A to a
position between 0087 and 009D .XPush temperature control 0088 fully up.XAdjust the air vents towards the
occupants.
Air conditioning with climate control*
Control panel ( Y page 104).
i You should raise or lower the
temperature setting in small
increments, preferably starting at
70 ¦ (21 ¥).
XIncreasing or decreasing: Push
temperature control 0086 up or down.
Adjusting air vents
GWarning!
When operating the heating or air
conditioning with climate control*, the
air that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperature).
This may cause burns or frostbite on
unprotected skin in the immediate area of
the air vents. Always keep sufficient
distance between unprotected parts of the
body and the air vents. If necessary, use the
air distribution control to direct the air
to air vents in the vehicle interior that are
not in the immediate area of unprotected
skin.
To make sure the heating or air
conditioning with climate control* works
properly, please observe the following:
R Keep the air intake grill free from
deposits, e.g. ice or snow, to ensure that
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Adjusting air volume
The air volume is controlled depending on
the blower speed selected. Five blower
speeds are available.
0Off1Slow2Medium3High/defrosting4MaximumXIncreasing or decreasing: Push air
volume control \000F up or down.
Defrosting
GWarning!
Never drive with iced up or fogged
windows. Visibility will be significantly
impaired. Impaired visibility could
endanger yourself and others. This may
prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident.
The best defrosting of windows is achieved
if the ice is completely removed from the
windows manually with an ice scraper
before starting the engine.
Heating
Control panel (Y page 104).
XSwitching on: Push air volume
control \000F to level 3.
XTurn air distribution control \000

XOpening: Open the tailgates.XPull handle \000F on the inside of the
tailgate backward.
XLift up the storage compartment cover.XClosing: Close storage compartment
cover \000F.
XPress on the “PRESS” marking in the
middle of storage compartment cover \000F
until it engages audibly.
XClose the tailgates (Y page 55).
Loading instructions
GWarning!
Transport heavy or hard objects in the
cargo compartment, not in the passenger
compartment.
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible using fastening
materials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or
sudden maneuvers, loose items may be
thrown around inside the vehicle, causing
injury to vehicle occupants.
GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury during a
collision or sudden maneuver, exercise
care when storing objects in the vehicle.
Put luggage or cargo in the cargo
compartment if possible. Do not pile
luggage or cargo higher than the seat
backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will
help to prevent stored objects from being
thrown about and injuring vehicle
occupants during
Rbraking
Rvehicle maneuvers
Ran accident
GWarning!
No racks or loads may be secured to the roof
of the vehicle, as
Rthe panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
injuring persons
Rthis can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents
Rthe rack and/or the load could detach and
through this cause an accident or other
people could be injured by the load and/
or rack that has fallen off
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!
Do not store any flammable substances
inside the vehicle that could ignite and
start a fire.
GWarning!
The manufacturer has not approved your
vehicle for towing a trailer. A trailer can
permanently impair driving safety.
The gross vehicle weight which is the
weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools,
installed accessories, passengers, and
luggage/cargo must never exceed the load
limit and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) for your vehicle as specified on the
placard located on the driver’s door
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At the gas station .............................118
Engine compartment .......................... 119
Front compartment ...........................122
Tires and wheels ..............................126
Winter driving ................................145
Driving instructions ........................146
Driving abroad ................................153
Vehicle care ...................................153
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