warning SMART FORTWO COUPE 2012 Owners Manual

X
Turn the battery on using the previously
installed battery switch.
X Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Lock the doors.
! Do not flat tow the vehicle with the front
axle raised. Doing so may cause serious
damage to the brake system which is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
! Failure to follow the recommendations
for flat towing can cause damage to your
vehicle:
R Not following the battery disconnect
procedure in the proper sequence may
result in data loss in the vehicle’s
control units.
R Not disconnecting the battery and
leaving the key in starter switch
position 1 (ignition on) may result in
-the vehicle locking. The vehicle will
lock if the wheels are turning at
vehicle speeds of approximately
8 mph (14 km/h) or more.
- the ESP ®
being activated. Active
braking action through the ESP ®
may
seriously damage the brake system
which is not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
R Not moving the gear selector lever to
neutral position N may result in
significant transmission damage.
R in a discharged battery. Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve
to switch off malfunctioning power
circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and
systems secured by that fuse will stop
operating. G
WARNING
Only use fuses approved by smart with the
specified amperage for the system in
question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse this may cause an
overload leading to a fire, and/or cause
damage to electrical components and/or
systems. Contact a smart center if you
encounter any electrical problems.
! A blown fuse must be replaced by an
appropriate

spare fuse (recognizable by
its color or the fuse rating given on the
fuse) of the amperage recommended in
the fuse chart. Any smart center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.
If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have
the cause determined and rectified at an
authorized smart center.
Before replacing fuses:
R Engage the parking brake.
R Make sure the gear selector lever is in
park position P.
R Turn off all electrical accessories.
R Turn off the engine.
R Remove the key from the starter switch. Replacing a fuse
The
fuse box is located on the driver’s side
below the dashboard. Fuses
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No. Accessory/Component Amperage Color
F
Engine 15 A Blue
G
ESP
®
control unit 25 A Neutral
H
Cockpit switch module, on-board
diagnostics
socket, turn signal lamp switch,
transmission control unit, exterior lamp
switch, anti-theft warning system, rain-
light sensor, auxiliary instruments, central
locking system, instrument cluster, exterior
rear view mirror heating, Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) 10 A Red
I
— — —
J
Air conditioning compressor 15 A Blue
K
Audio, subwoofer, sound system, soft top
(cabriolet only) 15 A Blue
L
Fuel pump with fuel level sensor 15 A Blue
M
Rear window wiper (coupé only) 15 A Blue
N
ESP
®

control unit, EPS control unit, restraint
system, instrument cluster 10 A Red
O
Engine control unit, on-board diagnostics
socket, transmission control unit, Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 7.5 A Brown
P
Air conditioning system, exterior rear view
mirror

adjustment, washer pump, audio, seat
heating, wiper switch, backup lamps, soft top
switch (cabriolet only) 10 A Red
Q
Auxiliary power outlet 15 A Blue
R
Left low‑beam headlamp 7.5 A Brown
S
Right low‑beam headlamp 7.5 A Brown
T
Brake lamps 15 A Blue
U
Right high‑beam headlamp 7.5 A Brown
V
Left high‑beam headlamp 7.5 A Brown
W
Engine 7.5 A Brown
X
Rear window defroster, radiator fan 40 A Orange
Y
Soft top (cabriolet only) 30 A Green Fuses
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Parts service
The “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.
Genuine smart Parts are subjected to
stringent quality inspections. Each part
has been specifically developed,
manufactured or selected for and adapted
to smart vehicles.
Therefore, Genuine smart Parts should be
installed.
! The
use of non-genuine smart parts and
accessories not authorized by smart
could damage the vehicle, which is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty,
or could compromise the vehicle’s
durability or safety. Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the warranties printed in the smart USA
Warranty

booklet (USA only) or the Warranty
booklet (Canada only).
Your authorized smart center will exchange
or repair any defective parts originally
installed on the vehicle in accordance with
the terms of the following warranties:
R smart USA Limited Warranty (USA only)
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Canada
only)
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R Corrosion Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
R smartmove Assistance (Canada only)
R State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws, USA only)
Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the smart Parts and Accessories warranties, copies of which are available
at any authorized smart center.
Loss of Warranty booklet
Should you lose your smart USA Warranty
booklet (USA only) or the Warranty booklet
(Canada only), have an authorized smart
center arrange for a replacement. It will
be mailed to you. Engine electronics
Work on engine electronics
G
WARNING
Always have maintenance work on engine
electronics
and components performed by a
qualified specialist, e.g. at a smart
center. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety related systems must be
carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
! Always have maintenance work on the
engine electronics and components, such
as control modules, sensors and
connecting cables, performed by a
qualified specialist who has the
necessary knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required, e.g. at a smart
center. Otherwise there is a danger that
vehicle components may wear more
rapidly, which may void the vehicle’s
warranty. Retrofitting electrical and electronic
devices
Electrical and electronic devices can
endanger vehicle operating safety.
! Damage

or consequential damage due to
retrofitting a device in the vehicle is
not covered by smart’s warranty.
If you install telephones or radio
transmitters in the vehicle you must have 212
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such retrofits approved. smart approves
the installation of telephones and radio
devices if the work is done professionally
and the device is connected to a low-
reflection exterior antenna.
The
transmitting power of the telephone or
radio must not exceed the following
maximum values. Frequency range
(band) Maximum
transmitting
power (Watts)
Short wave
(<50 MHz) 100
2 m wavelength 50
0.7 m wavelength 35
0.25 m wavelength 10
G
WARNING
Radio transmitters can interfere with the
vehicle’s electronic system, endanger the
operating safety of the vehicle and thus
your own safety, if
R there is no external antenna
R the external antenna is not low-
reflection
R the external antenna is incorrectly
installed
Excessive electromagnetic radiation can
damage your health and that of others.
Using an external antenna addresses and
considers the concerns currently being
discussed in scientific circles about the
health hazards possibly posed by
electromagnetic fields.
Because of this, have the external antenna
installed exclusively at a qualified
specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required, e.g. at a
smart center. In particular, work relevant
to

safety or on safety-related systems must
be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD)
The
on-board diagnostics socket is located
inside the vehicle on the right side of the
left footwell. :
On-board diagnostics socket Identification labels
Signs and labels
:
Air bag information signs
(sun visor)
; VIN (engine compartment) Identification labels
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=
Emission control information label,
includes both federal and California
certification exhaust emission
standards (engine compartment)
? Heat warning label (engine
compartment)
A Certification label (driver’s door
B‑pillar)
B Tire and loading information placard
(driver’s door B‑pillar)
C VIN (lower edge of windshield) Certification label
X Open the driver’s door. :
Certification label (on driver’s door
B‑pillar)
i Data shown on the example
certification label are for illustration
purpose only. These data are specific to
each vehicle and may vary from data
shown in the illustration. Refer to
certification
label on vehicle for actual
data specific to your vehicle. Example certification label (U.S. vehicles)
;
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
= Paintwork code Example certification label (Canada vehicles)
;
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
= Paintwork code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
can be found in the following locations:
R on
the certification label on the driver’s
door B‑pillar (Y page 214)
R on the rear right on the cargo
compartment floor ( Y page 215)
R in the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 213)
X Open the cargo compartment.
X Fold back the carpet.214
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:
VIN (on the cargo compartment floor) Engine number
The engine number is engraved into the
engine block. For more information,
contact any authorized smart center.
i When ordering parts, please specify
vehicle identification and engine
number. Vehicle specification (model pure)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized smart
center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment. Main dimensions (model pure)
Overall vehicle
length
106.1 in (2
695 mm) Overall vehicle
width
19
69.0 in (1 752 mm)
Overall vehicle
height
61.6 in (1 565 mm)
Wheelbase
73.5 in (1
867 mm) Track, front
50.5 in (1 283 mm) Main dimensions (model pure)
Track, rear
54.5 in (1 385 mm)
Turning circle
28.7 ft (8.75 m)
Weights (model pure)
Cargo
compartment load
max. 110 lb (50 kg)
Roof load
20
None
G
WARNING
No racks or loads may be secured to the roof
of the vehicle, as
R the
panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
injuring persons
R this can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents
R the 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 Vehicle specification (model passion)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized smart
center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment. Main dimensions (model passion)
Overall vehicle
length
106.1 in (2
695 mm) Overall vehicle
width
21
69.0 in (1 752 mm)
Overall vehicle
height
61.6 in (1 565 mm)
19
Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
20 This

vehicle is not intended to carry items on its roof. Thus roof rails and any roof-mounted devices
must not be used.
21 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out. Vehicle specification (model passion)
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Main dimensions (model passion)
Wheelbase
73.5 in (1
867 mm)Track, front
50.5 in (1 283 mm)
Track, rear
54.5 in (1 385 mm)
Turning circle
28.7 ft (8.75 m)
Weights (model passion)
Cargo
compartment load
max. 110 lb (50 kg)
Roof load
22
None
G
WARNING
No racks or loads may be secured to the roof
of the vehicle, as
R the
panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
injuring persons
R this can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents
R the 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 Vehicle specification (model BRABUS)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized smart
center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment. Main dimensions (model BRABUS)
Overall vehicle
length
107.4 in (2 727 mm)
Overall vehicle
width
23
69.0 in (1 752 mm)
Overall vehicle
height
61.2 in (1 555 mm)
Wheelbase
73.5 in (1
867 mm) Track, front
50.0 in (1 270 mm)
Track, rear
53.7 in (1
363 mm) Turning circle
28.7 ft (8.75 m)
Weights (model BRABUS)
Cargo
compartment load
max. 110 lb (50 kg)
Roof load
24
None
G
WARNING
No racks or loads may be secured to the roof
of the vehicle, as
R the

panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
injuring persons
R this can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents
R the 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
22 This
vehicle is not intended to carry items on its roof. Thus roof rails and any roof-mounted devices
must not be used.
23 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
24 This vehicle is not intended to carry items on its roof. Thus roof rails and any roof-mounted devices
must not be used.216
Vehicle specification (model BRABUS)
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* optional

Mixed size tires
i In the following tables, the models are represented by codes:
R V1: model pure
R V2: model passion
R V3: model BRABUS
Abbreviations used in the following tables:
R FA: Front Axle
R RA: Rear Axle All-season tires Light alloy rims V1 V2 V3
FA 155/60 R 15 74T M+S
4.5 J x 15 H2
25
Wheel offset: 0.93 in (23.5 mm) # #
—
RA 175/55 R 15 77T M+S
5.5 J x 15 H2
25
Wheel offset: 0.87 in (22 mm) FA 165/60 R 15 77T M+S 5.0 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 1.34 in (34 mm) # #
—
RA 195/50 R 15 82T M+S 6.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)
FA 175/55 R 15 77T M+S 5.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 1.18 in (30 mm) — — #
RA 215/35 R 17 79H M+S 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.30 in (33 mm)
Winter tires
26 Light alloy rims V1 V2 V3
FA 155/60 R 15 74T M+S
i 4.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 0.93 in (23.5 mm) # # #
RA 175/55 R 15 77T M+Si 5.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 0.87 in (22 mm)
Service fluids and capacities
Notes
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by smart. Please contact an authorized smart center
for
products tested and approved by smart. G
WARNING
Comply with all valid regulations with
respect
to handling, storing and disposing
25 Model pure only: Available as steel rim or light alloy rim*.
26 Not available as factory equipment.218
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* optional

Engine oil additives
! Do not blend oil additives with engine
oil. They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from
blending oil additives are not covered
by the smart Limited Warranty. Any
authorized
smart center will provide you
with additional information. Air conditioning refrigerant
R134a (HFC) refrigerant and special
PAG lubricating oil are used in the air
conditioning system.
! Never use R 12 (CFC) or mineral-based
lubricating

oil. Otherwise damage to the
system will occur. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
During vehicle operation, the boiling
point of the brake fluid is continuously
reduced

through the absorption of moisture
from the atmosphere. Under extremely
strenuous operating conditions, this
moisture content can lead to the formation
of bubbles in the system, thus reducing the
system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance Booklet for replacement
interval.
Only brake fluid approved by smart is
recommended.

Any authorized smart center
will provide you with additional
information. Premium unleaded gasoline
G
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and
poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause
serious personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and skin or clothing
contact. Extinguish all smoking materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging to
your health.
! To maintain the engine’s durability
and performance, premium unleaded
gasoline must be used. If premium
unleaded gasoline is not available and
low octane fuel is used, follow these
precautions:
R Have the fuel tank only partially filled
with unleaded regular gasoline and
fill up with premium unleaded
gasoline as soon as possible.
R Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.
R Do not exceed an engine speed of
3 000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with
a light load such as two persons and no
cargo.
R Do not exceed 2
/ 3 of maximum
accelerator pedal position if the
vehicle is fully loaded or operating in
mountainous terrain. Service fluids and capacities
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Fuel requirements
Only use premium unleaded fuel. The octane
number (posted at the pump) must be 91 min.
It is an average of both the Research Octane
Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number
(MON): (RON+MON)/2. This is also known as
the ANTI‑KNOCK INDEX.
Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates
such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be
used provided the ratio of any one of these
oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed
10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%.
The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not
exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents.
Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is
not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10%
ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be
used.
These blends must also meet all other fuel
requirements, such as resistance to spark
knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc. Gasoline additives
A major concern among engine
manufacturers is carbon build-up caused
by

gasoline. smart recommends only the use
of quality gasoline containing additives
that prevent the build-up of carbon
deposits.
After an extended period of using fuels
without such additives carbon deposits can
build up, especially on the intake valves
and in the combustion area, leading to
engine performance problems such as:
R Warm-up hesitation
R Unstable idle
R Knocking/pinging
R Misfire
R Power loss
In areas where carbon deposits may be
encountered due to lack of availability of
gasolines which contain these additives, the use of smart approved additives is
recommended.

Contact an authorized smart
center for a listing of approved products.
Follow directions on the product label.
Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel.
This only results in unnecessary costs and
may be harmful to the engine operation.
! Damage or malfunction resulting from
poor fuel quality or from blending
additional fuel additives other than
those tested and approved by us for use
on smart vehicles are not covered by the
smart Limited Warranty. Windshield/rear window washer system
During all seasons:
X Use a windshield washer concentrate
labeled for summer and water for
temperatures above freezing point.
X Use a windshield washer concentrate
labeled for winter and water for
temperatures below freezing point.
X Premix the windshield washer fluid in a
suitable container depending on the
outside temperature and in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions 28
.
Washer fluid mixing ratio R
Temperature above 32 ¦ (0¥):
1 part windshield washer concentrate
labeled for summer to 100 parts water
R Temperature of 14 ¦ (-10¥):
1 part windshield washer concentrate
labeled for winter to 2 parts water
R Temperature of -4¦ (-20¥):
1 part windshield washer concentrate
labeled for winter to 1 part water G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable.
Fire, naked flames and smoking
28 Refer to the notes for use on the container.222
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