wiper fluid SMART FORTWO COUPE 2011 Owners Manual

U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .............................. 137, 144
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 221
Unlocking the vehicle ..................... 52
Manually ................................. 178
USB socket ................................... 100
V
Vehicle Bulbs ..................................... 180
Care ...................................... 153
Identification Number (VIN) .......214
Locking/unlocking ....................52
Locking/unlocking manually .......178
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety ....................... 15
Towing ................................... 201
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 214
Vehicle lighting ............................ 64
Vehicle loading Instructions ............................ 113
Load limit .............................. 134
Roof rack ................................ 113
Terminology ............................ 142
Vehicle maximum load on the tire .... 145
Vehicle specification Model BRABUS .......................... 216
Model passion ......................... 215
Model pure .............................. 215
Vehicle washing
see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
Ventilation
see HVAC ................................ 103
W
Warning signals Anti-theft warning system ..........177
Brake pads .............................. 177
Door ...................................... 177
Seat belt reminder system .....167, 177
Warranty coverage ......................... 212
Warranty information ...................... 13
Washer fluid Mixing ratio ........................... 222
Refilling ............................... 124
Wiping .................................... 71
Washer jet nozzles ......................... 188
Washing the vehicle ...................... 153
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Wheel change ............................... 193
Wheel cover ................................. 193
Wheels, sizes ............................... 217
Wheels, Tires and .......................... 126
Where will I find...? First-aid kit ........................... 160
Tire repair kit ........................ 160
Window curtain air bags .................. 38
Windshield Washer fluid ....................... 71, 222
Wipers .................................... 70
Windshield wipers .......................... 70
Adjusting washer jet nozzles ....... 188
Rain-light sensor ......................70
Replacing wiper blades .............186
Winter driving
Driving instructions .................151
Snow chains ............................ 145
Tires ..................................... 145
Winter tires ........................... 145, 21712IndexBA 451 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 4, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.62010-05-11T15:12:26+02:00 - Seite 12

XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XSwitch on the low-beam headlamps.XTo brighten or dim ambient lighting:
Press button \000F repeatedly until the
desired setting is reached.
The current setting is stored.
iWhen adjusting the ambient lighting,
the illumination level for instrument
cluster is also changed (Y page 93).
Windshield wipers
Switching windshield wipers on and off
Example illustration coupé
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XSwitching on: Turn the wiper switch to
position \000K or \000L, depending on the
intensity of the rain.
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry. Dust that
accumulates on a windshield might
scratch the glass and/or damage the
wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry
windshield. If it is necessary to operate
the windshield wipers in dry weather
conditions, always operate the
windshield wipers with windshield
washer fluid.
! If anything blocks the windshield
wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them
off immediately.
For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a
safe location and
R-remove the key from the starter
switch
-engage the parking brake
before attempting to remove any
blockage.
RRemove blockage.
RTurn the windshield wipers on again.
XSwitching off: Turn the wiper switch to
position \000].
Intermittent wiping
Only switch on intermittent wiping under
wet weather conditions or in the presence
of precipitation.
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*: When you
select intermittent wiping, the sensor is
activated. The sensor automatically sets a
suitable wiping interval depending on the
wetness of the sensor surface.
! Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
Do not leave windshield wipers in
intermittent setting when the vehicle is
taken to an automatic car wash or during
windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers
will operate in the presence of water
sprayed on the windshield, and
windshield wipers may be damaged as a
result.
! Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
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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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XCheck the engine oil level once more.XAdd engine oil once more if necessary.
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding
to avoid environmental damage caused by
oil entering the ground and water.
! Excess engine oil must be siphoned or
drained off. It could cause damage to the
engine or emission control system not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
XScrew filler cap \000F back on the filler
neck.
XClose the engine compartment cover
(Y page 119).
Front compartment
Service flap
Remove the service flap to check the
coolant level, windshield washer reservoir
level, and brake fluid level.
Insert the service flap on the front of the
vehicle so that it does not get damaged or
dirty.
iThe service flap has a strap on the rear
side that ties it to the vehicle body.
GWarning!
Always turn the key to starter switch
position 0 and remove the key from the
starter switch before opening the service
flap.
If the windshield wipers should
inadvertently be switched on, you could be
seriously injured by the wiper washer
drive, which is located just below the
service flap.
GWarning!
Make sure the service flap is locked while
driving. Otherwise, the service flap could
become detached and pose a hazard to you
or others.
GWarning!
To help prevent personal injury, stay clear
of moving parts when the service flap is
open.
The radiator fan may continue to run for
approximately 30 seconds or may even
restart after the engine has been turned
off. Stay clear of fan blades.
! Check the fill levels at regular
intervals.
! Carefully remove ice, snow, and any
other deposits from the air intake
grilles above the service flap to ensure
air intake at all times.
XPark the vehicle on level ground.XTurn off the engine.XEngage the parking brake.
Removing
XFold both levers \000G outward in direction
of the arrows \000