SMART FORTWO COUPE 2012 Owners Manual

button ; repeatedly until the desired
time is set.
X Setting the time quickly: Press left
button : or right button ; for longer
than one second.
The setting speed increases.
X Setting the time in 10 minute
increments:
Press left button : or right
button ; for longer than five seconds.
The time is set in 10 minute increments.
X Confirm time setting: Refrain from
pressing either left button : or right
button ; until the colon in the digital
clock stops flashing.
The time is set.
i The digital clock in the multifunction
display is not synchronized with the
cockpit clock* (Y page 92).
Outside temperature display G
WARNING
The outside temperature display is not
designed as an ice-warning device and is
therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the
road surface is free of ice. The road may
still

be icy, especially in wooded areas or
on bridges. Your vehicle could start to skid
if you do not adjust your driving style
accordingly.
Therefore, always adjust your driving style
to the prevailing road and weather
conditions. Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
i
Canada vehicles: The outside
temperature display shows °C instead
of °F.
The outside temperature display appears
in

the multifunction display continuously.
A change of the outside temperature will be
displayed with delay.
Freeze warning (Canada vehicles only) When the outside temperature falls below
3¥, the multifunction display makes you
aware of the fact that the road may be icy.
An additional freeze warning, i.e. an ice
crystal symbol, in the multifunction
display flashes. After 60 seconds, the
freeze warning stops flashing but
continues to be displayed. When the
outside temperature rises above 3
¥, the
freeze warning goes out. Instrument cluster
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Fuel level display
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
The
fuel level display shows the tank’s fuel
level with the aid of eight segments. The
number of dark segments indicates the fuel
level in the tank. If all eight segments are
dark, the tank is full.
You are driving on reserve fuel if there are
no more than 1.0 US gal (3.78 l) of fuel in the
tank.
If this occurs,
R the fuel pump symbol in the fuel level
display flashes
R the reserve fuel indicator shows the fuel
level in the tank in 0.1 US gal (0.5 l)
increments
For selecting the reserve fuel indicator to
be displayed in the status indicator, see
“Reserve fuel indicator” (Y page 91). Selecting display for status indicator
You can select the information to be
displayed in the status indicator:
R Trip odometer display ( Y page 90)
R Maintenance service interval display
(Y page 91)
R Reserve fuel indicator (Y page 91)
(when less than 1.0 US gal (3.78 l) of fuel
is in the tank) :
Selecting display for status indicator,
setting the clock, activating
maintenance service interval display
; Setting the clock, adjusting instrument
cluster illumination
Trip odometer display Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
X
Selecting trip odometer display: Press
left button : (Y page 90) repeatedly
until the trip odometer display appears
in the status indicator.
X Resetting trip odometer display: Press
and hold left button : (Y page 90) until
the value is set to 0.90
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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 87).
R Type of service that is due
This information will be displayed in
the status indicator.
X Start the engine. X
Selecting maintenance service interval
display: Press button : 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.
X Clearing maintenance service interval
display: Press button : once.
The maintenance service interval
display is cleared.
X Activating maintenance service
interval display: Press button : twice
in quick succession.
Reserve fuel indicator Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
The reserve fuel indicator is only
displayed when driving on reserve fuel.
X
Selecting reserve fuel indicator: Press
button : on the instrument cluster
repeatedly until the reserve fuel
indicator appears in the status
indicator. Instrument cluster
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Auxiliary instruments*
:
Tachometer
; Cockpit 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. X
Setting the time back in 1 minute
increments: Press button : repeatedly
until the desired time is set.
X Setting the time back quickly: Press
button : for longer than two seconds.
The setting speed accelerates.
X Setting the time forward in 1 minute
increments: Press button ; repeatedly
until the desired time is set.
X Setting the time forward quickly: Press
button ; 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. Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination
You can adjust the illumination of the
switches, the dials in the instrument
cluster, the radio*, the climate control*
panel

and the auxiliary instruments*. Five
illumination levels are available. 92
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>> Controls.
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X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Switch on the parking lamps.
X To brighten or dim illumination: Press
button : on the instrument cluster
repeatedly until the desired setting is
reached.
The current setting is stored. Control system*
Introduction
The control system is activated when you
turn the key in the starter switch to
position 1. G
WARNING
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should
select features and change settings in the
control system only vehicle at a standstill
or when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second. Control lever
You can select the displays in the
multifunction

display and change settings
in the control system with the control
lever. Control lever (example illustration coupé)
:
Control switch
Pressing up selects a menu.
;
OK button
Confirming a selection.
Scrolling

through stored messages
in the Messages menu =
Control switch
Pressing down selects a menu.
Multifunction display
The
multifunction display shows values and
settings as well as display messages.
X Activating the multifunction display:
Turn

the key to starter switch position 1.
X Confirming messages: Press the OK
button on the control lever (Y page 93)
briefly.
X Exiting menu:
Press the control switch on
the control lever (Y page 93) up or down
until the message Back appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly. Control system*
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Menus and submenus
Function
:
Odometer menu
;
Consumption menu
=
START menu (trip statistics since start)
?
RESET menu (trip statistics since last reset)
A
Messages menu
B
Settings menu
C
Time menu
Odometer menu
The Odometer menu shows you either the
main
odometer and the trip odometer or the
trip odometer with the amount of fuel left
the fuel tank. :
Main odometer
; Trip odometer
= Remaining fuel
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the 94
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>> Controls.
* optional

Odometer menu appears in the
multifunction display.
X To switch between submenus: Press the OK
button on the control lever briefly.
X To reset the trip odometer: Select the
trip odometer display.
X Press button : (Y page 90) on the
instrument cluster until the trip
odometer is reset to 0. Consumption menu
The Consumption menu shows you the
current fuel consumption. X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
Consumption menu appears in the
multifunction display.
The current current fuel consumption
appears.
i Depending on the selected unit in the
settings menu (Y page 96), the
consumption

is displayed in in miles per
gallon (mpg) or in liters per 100
kilometers (l/100 km).
Canada only: When the vehicle is
standing, the fuel consumption is
displayed in gallons per hour (gal/h) or
liters per hour (l/h). Start menu
The START menu menu shows you the trip
statistics since start. :
Average speed since start
; Time elapsed since start
= Distance driven since start
? Average fuel consumption since start
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
START

menu appears in the multifunction
display.
X To reset: Press button : (Y page 90) on
the instrument cluster until the START
menu is reset to 0.
i The START menu is reset to 0
automatically
R when the ignition has been switched
off for more than 4 hours
R after driving more than 9 999 miles or
kilometers Reset menu
The RESET menu menu shows you the trip
statistics since the last reset. :
Average speed since last reset
; Time elapsed since since last reset
= Distance driven since last reset
? Average fuel consumption since since
last reset
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the Control system*
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RESET menu appears in the multifunction
display.
X To reset: Press button : (Y page 90)on
the instrument cluster until the RESET
menu is reset to 0.Messages menu
The Messages menu stores messages that
you can call up.
i When

no messages have been stored, the
Messages menu is not displayed. X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
Messages menu appears in the
multifunction display.
The number of stored messages is :
displayed
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
The first stored message appears.
X To scroll through messages:
Press the OK
button on the control lever briefly.
For more information on display messages,
see (Y page 158).
Maintenance service interval display The maintenance service interval display
will notify you when the next maintenance
service

is due and what type of maintenance
service is required.
Example:
R ¯ Care Service in XXX mi
R ° Main Service in XXX mi
R ° Main Service in XX Days X
To confirm: Press the OK button on the
control lever briefly.
The mesage is stored.
When the due date for the maintenance
service has been has been passed, the
number

of miles (kilometers) or days since
are preceeded by a minus sign.
! Failure to have the maintenance
service performed at the designated
times/mileage, may result in vehicle
damage that is not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty. Settings menu
In the Settings menu, you can select
individual settings for your vehicle.
The following functions are available:
R Setting the language
R Setting the temperature unit
R Setting the distance and speed unit X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
Settings menu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
Setting the language The following languages are available:
R
German
R English
R French
R Italian
R Spanish 96
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X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
Language submenu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
desired language is selected.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected language is stored.
Setting the temperature unit The following units are available:
R
†
R ‡
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
°F/°C submenu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
desired unit is selected.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected unit is stored.
Setting the distance and speed unit The following units are available:
R
Miles (mi)
R Kilometers (km)
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y
page 93) up or down until the mi–
km submenu appears in the multifunction
display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly. X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
desired unit is selected.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected unit is stored.
i Canada only: The unit for the cruise
control (Y page 100) does not change,
regardless of which unit is set in this
menu. Time menu
The Time menu lets you set the time and
offers different display modes.
The following submenus are available:
R Setting time display mode (12-hour or
24-hour mode)
R Setting period of day, am or pm 11
R Setting the hours
R Setting the minutes
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
Time menu appears in the multifunction
display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
Setting the time display mode X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
12h 24h submenu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
desired setting is selected.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected mode is stored.
11 Only available in 12-hour mode. Control system*
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Setting the period of day
X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
am pm submenu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
desired setting is selected.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected mode is stored.
Setting the hours X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
Hour submenu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
desired setting is selected.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected hours are stored.
Setting the minutes X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
Minute submenu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
desired setting is selected.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected minutes are stored. Audio system*
G
WARNING
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should enter
system settings with the vehicle at a
standstill and operate the system only when
road and traffic conditions permit. Always
pay full attention to traffic conditions
first before operating system controls
while driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second. G
WARNING
Always select a volume that allows you to
still
hear ambient sound in your immediate
vicinity (e.g. horns, emergency rescue
vehicles, police vehicles, etc.). You could
otherwise cause an accident. G
WARNING
If you wish to have an audio system other
than an original smart audio system fitted
in your vehicle, please always have the
necessary work performed at an authorized
smart center.
This is particularly important if your
vehicle is fitted with a radio
preinstallation. Improper connection can
result in the failure of important vehicle
functions, thereby endangering the
operating safety of your vehicle and thus
your own safety and that of other people.
The following pages contain a brief
description

of the audio systems available
for the coupé and cabriolet.
The devices are described with their full
complement of equipment. The description
for your individual equipment
specification applies.
Please refer to the separate operating
instructions for detailed functions. 98
Audio system*
>> Controls.
* optional