battery SMART FORTWO COUPE 2011 Owners Manual

A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 46
Indicator lamp ........................ 165
Accessory weight .......................... 142
Accidents Air bags .................................. 33
Additives
Engine oil .............................. 221
Gasoline ................................ 222
Address change .............................. 15
Air bags ....................................... 33
Children .................................. 33
Front, driver and passenger .........36
Front, passenger ....................... 36
Head-thorax ............................. 37
Knee bag .................................. 37
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ..................... 28, 41
Safety guidelines ......................35
SRS indicator lamp ...................168
Thorax-pelvis .......................... 38
Window curtain ......................... 38
Air conditioning
see HVAC ................................ 103
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 221
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ....................... 142
Air vents ..................................... 105
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Ambient lighting ........................... 69
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 223
Antiglare, Interior rear view
mirror ......................................... 62
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ......................... 48
Anti-theft warning system ...........48
Electronic immobilizer ..............48
Interior motion sensor ...............49
Tow-away alarm ......................... 49
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest ........................................ 59
Aspect ratio (tires) ....................... 142Audio system ................................. 99
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 65
Automatic locking .......................... 53
Automatic transmission .................. 82
Display message ....................... 161
Driving tips ............................. 84
Emergency operation (limp-
home mode) ............................... 86
Gear selector lever ....................82
Gear selector lever positions ......83
Gearshift pattern ...................... 82
Hill-start assist system .............. 84
Manual gearshifting ..................84
Shifting procedure ....................82
Auxiliary instruments
Cockpit clock ........................... 92
Tachometer .............................. 92
AUX socket .................................. 100
B
Backrest see Seats
Backup lamp ................................. 182
Bar (air pressure unit) ................... 143
Battery Charging ................................ 195
Indicator lamp ......................... 170
Jump starting .......................... 198
Removing and installing ............195
Battery (key)
Replacing the transmitter
battery ................................... 179
Bead (tire) .................................. 143
Brake fluid .................................. 125
Checking ................................ 125
Brake lamp .................................. 182
Brake pedal ................................... 81
Brakes ........................................ 147
Parking brake ........................... 80
Warning lamp .......................... 166
Break-in period ........................... 118
Bulbs Front ..................................... 181
Rear ...................................... 182
Replacing ............................... 180
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G
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...... 143
Gear selector lever ........................ 82
Transmission positions ..............83
Global locking/unlocking ................ 53
Glove box ..................................... 111
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............. 143
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .. 143
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hazard warning flasher .................... 68
Headlamps Automatic headlamp mode ............65
Daytime running lamp mode .........66
High-beam flasher .....................67
High-beam headlamps .................67
Low-beam headlamps ..................65
Switch ..................................... 64
Head-thorax air bags ...................... 37
Heated exterior rear view mirrors ..... 62
Heated seats .................................. 60
Heating see HVAC ................................ 103
Height adjustment
Seats ...................................... 59
High-beam flasher .......................... 67
High-beam headlamps ................ 67, 181
Indicator lamp ......................... 171
High-mounted brake lamp ............... 182
Hill-start assist system .................. 84
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning) .............................. 103
Air distribution ...................... 106
Air recirculation .....................108
Air vents ................................ 105
Air volume .............................. 107
Defrosting .............................. 107
Rear window defroster ...............107
Temperature ............................ 105
Hydraulic brake assistant ................ 48
Hydroplaning ............................... 150
I
Identification labels .................... 213
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) .......................................... 214
Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle ......................... 54
Instrument cluster ..................... 22, 24
Illumination ............................ 93
Lamps, indicator and warning .....164
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior motion sensor .................... 49
Interior rear view mirror ................ 62
Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Rear window wiper .....................71
Windshield wipers .....................70
J
Jump-starting .............................. 198
K
Key ............................................. 52
Loss of ................................... 176
Replacing the transmitter
battery ................................... 179
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ......... 143
Knee bag ....................................... 37
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L
Labels ........................................ 213
Emission control information .....213
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ..................64
Switching on/off ....................... 64
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS ....................................... 165
Battery ................................... 170
Brakes ................................... 166
Coolant temperature .................172
Engine malfunction ................... 173
EPS ........................................ 169
ESP ®
...................................... 169
Fog lamps ................................ 68
Fuel cap ................................. 172
High-beam headlamps ................171
Low-beam headlamps .................171
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale .................174
Oil pressure ............................ 173
Overview (kilometers) ................25
Overview (miles) ....................... 23
Passenger front air bag off ....36, 175
Seat belt telltale ..................... 167
SRS ........................................ 168
Turn signals ............................ 171
License plate lamps ....................... 182
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ...................................... 64
Coming home function ................. 67
Daytime running lamp mode .........66
Exterior .................................. 64
Interior .................................. 69
Loading
see Vehicle loading
Locking the vehicle ........................ 52
Manually ................................. 178
Loss of
Key ........................................ 176
Service and Warranty
Information booklet ..................212
Low-beam headlamps ................. 65, 181
Exterior lamp switch ..................64
Indicator lamp ......................... 171
Switching on ............................ 65M
Main odometer display .................... 88
Maintenance .................................. 14
Service interval display .............91
Malfunction
Electronic immobilizer .............161
Shifting system ........................ 161
Manual headlamp mode (Low-beam
headlamps) ................................... 65
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ....... 143
Maximum load rating (tires) ............ 143
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure ........................ 143
Mirrors Exterior rear view mirrors ..........61
Interior rear view mirror ...........62
MON (Motor Octane Number) ............. 222
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multifunction display ..................... 87
N
Normal occupant weight ................. 143
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) .......................................... 214
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant
Classification System)
Occupant distribution ................... 143
Occupant safety Air bags .................................. 33
Children and air bags ................33
Children in the vehicle ..............42
Infant and child restraint
systems ................................... 43
Introduction ............................ 30
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 39
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ......................... 39
Seat belts ............................ 31, 35
SRS indicator lamp, malfunction . 168
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OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................ 39
Self-test ................................. 42
Oil
see Engine oil
Oil level
see Engine oil, Checking level
On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD) ... 213
Operating safety ............................ 15
Outside temperature display ............ 89
Overhead control panel ................... 28
P
Paintwork care ............................. 157
Panic alarm .................................. 45
Parcel nets ............................. 108, 112
Parking ........................................ 79
Parking brake ............................... 80
Parking lamps .............................. 181
Parts service ............................... 212
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger front air bag ................... 36
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .................... 28, 36, 175
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Passenger seat ............................... 60
Pedals ........................................ 146
Power assistance .......................... 146
Power outlet ................................. 115
Power washer ................................ 156
Practical hints Battery .................................. 195
Display messages .....................160
Flat tire ................................. 188
Fuses ..................................... 204
Jump starting .......................... 198
Replacing bulbs ....................... 180
Replacing transmitter battery ....179
Replacing wiper blades .............186
Towing ................................... 201
Unlocking/locking manually .......178
Warning and indicator
lamps ............................... 164, 175
What to do if ........................... 164
Where will I find...? .................160
Premium unleaded gasoline ............ 222
Problems with your vehicle .............. 16
Product information ....................... 13
Production options weight .............. 143
PSI (air pressure unit) ................... 144
R
Radio .......................................... 99
smart entry line ....................... 100
smart high line ........................ 100
Radio transmitters ........................ 152
Rain-light sensor .......................... 70
Rear lamps Overview ................................ 182
Rear window defroster .................... 107
Rear window wiper/washer ................ 71
Replacing wiper blade ..............186
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ................................ 127, 144
Refrigerant, air conditioning ......... 221
Refueling .................................... 118
Remote control see Key
Replacing bulbs ............................ 180
Reporting safety defects .................. 16
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel indicator .................... 92
Restraint systems see Occupant safety
Rims ..................................... 144, 217
Roadside Assistance ....................... 14
RON (Research Octane Number) ......... 222
Roof see Soft top system
S
Safety Driving safety systems ...............46
Occupant safety ......................... 30
Reporting defects ......................16
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter .................... 33
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Indicator and warning lampsFunctionPage00460065Low‑beam
headlamp indicator
lamp
65, 171
00470026Left turn signal
indicator lamp67, 171008A00F2ESP ®
warning lamp16900880024Right turn signal
indicator lamp67, 17100860052EPS* warning lamp169008700BBEngine malfunction
indicator lamp
173
006E00EBABS indicator lamp165006F0027Brake warning lamp166007000B5Engine oil pressure
indicator lamp
173
FunctionPage007100AECoolant
temperature
warning lamp
172
007200ACFuel cap indicator
lamp
172
0073003FBattery indicator
lamp
170
00740081SRS indicator lamp16800750082Seat belt telltale16700760077Combination low
tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction
telltale*
174
00770063High‑beam
headlamp indicator
lamp
67, 171
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Indicator and warning lampsFunctionPage00460065Low‑beam
headlamp indicator
lamp
65, 171
00470026Left turn signal
indicator lamp67, 171008A00F2ESP ®
warning lamp16900880024Right turn signal
indicator lamp67, 17100860052EPS* warning lamp169008700BBEngine malfunction
indicator lamp
173
006E0031ABS indicator lamp165006F0052Brake warning lamp166007000B5Engine oil pressure
indicator lamp
173
FunctionPage007100AECoolant
temperature
warning lamp
172
007200ACFuel cap indicator
lamp
172
0073003FBattery indicator
lamp
170
00740081SRS indicator lamp16800750082Seat belt telltale16700760077Combination low
tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction
telltale*
174
00770063High‑beam
headlamp indicator
lamp
67, 171
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Opening and closing
Key
Key with remote control
0046 0038 Lock button0047 0035 Opening the retractable soft top 6
/
unlocking the upper tailgate 7008A
0034 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:
R This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
R 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:
R This device may not cause
interference, and
R 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).
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 with6 cabriolet only.
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unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
! To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the retractable
soft top.
Do not open the retractable soft top if
there is snow or ice on the roof, as this
could result in malfunctions.
If you cannot open or close the
retractable soft top due to a malfunction
contact Roadside Assistance or an
authorized smart center.
Opening from outside
You can open the retractable soft top
completely with the key.
Key with remote control
0046 0038 Lock button0047 0035 Opening the retractable soft top008A 0034 Unlock buttonXPress button 0035 on the key for
approximately two seconds.
The retractable soft top opens
completely.Opening from the insideXMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.XPress symbol 0047 on the retractable soft
top switch until the desired position is
reached or the retractable soft top is
opened completely.
or
XPress symbol 0047 on the retractable soft
top switch briefly.
The retractable soft top opens
completely.
i Pressing symbol 0046 or 0047 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 0046 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.
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Auxiliary power outlet
The auxiliary power outlet supplies power
to the following electrical accessories
when the key is turned to starter switch
position 1:
R the cigarette lighter*, available in
conjunction with the ashtray*
R the electric air pump, available in
conjunction with the tire repair kit*
R other consumers which operate up to a
maximum of 60 W
! The auxiliary power outlet can
accommodate 12V DC electrical
accessories designed for use with the
standard “cigarette lighter” plug type.
Keep in mind, however, that connecting
accessories to the auxiliary power outlet
(for example extensive connecting and
disconnecting, or using plugs that do not
fit properly) can damage the auxiliary
power outlet. With the auxiliary power
outlet damaged, the cigarette lighter*
may no longer be able to be placed in the
heating (pushed-in) position, or may pop
out before it is hot enough.
The auxiliary power outlet is located in the
lower center console.
Auxiliary power outlet
XTurn the key to starter switch position 1.
!
Please observe the safety instructions
given in the respective operating
instructions.
Please note that
R if using the auxiliary power outlet the
maximum current drawn may not exceed
5 A or 60 W
R the electric air pump can be connected
to the auxiliary power outlet for the time
it takes to inflate the tire without any
problem
R the vehicle battery will discharge when
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accessory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim.
PSI (Pounds per square inch)
A standard unit of measure for air
pressure.
Recommended tire inflation pressure
The recommended tire inflation pressure
for normal driving conditions is listed on
the Tire and Loading Information placard
located on driver’s door B‑pillar and
provides best handling, tread life and
riding comfort.
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated.
Sidewall
The portion of a tire between the tread and
the bead.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Unique identifier which facilitates
efforts by tire manufacturers to notify
purchasers in recall situations or other
safety matters concerning tires and gives
purchasers the means to easily identify
such tires. The TIN is comprised of
“Manufacturer’s identification mark”,
“Tire size”, “Tire type code” and “Date of
manufacture”.
Tire load rating
Numerical code associated with the
maximum load a tire can support.
Tire ply composition and material used
This indicates the number of plies or the
number of layers of rubber-coated fabric
in the tire tread and sidewall. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the ply
materials in the tire and sidewall, which
include steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
Tire speed rating
Part of tire designation; indicates the
speed range for which a tire is approved.
Total load limit
Rated cargo and luggage load plus
68 kilograms (150 lbs) times the vehicle’s
designated seating capacity.
Traction
Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via
the tires. The amount of grip provided.
Tread
The portion of a tire that comes into
contact with the road.
Treadwear indicators
Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear
bars” that show across the tread of a tire
when only 1
/ 16 in (1.6 mm) of tread remains.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
A tire information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a tire’s
traction, temperature and treadwear.
Ratings are determined by tire
manufacturers using U.S. government
testing procedures. The ratings are molded
into the sidewall of the tire.
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