fuel cap SMART FORTWO COUPE 2012 Owners Manual

Driving and parking
Safety notes .............................. 78
Driving safety systems ....................46
ABS ........................................ 46
ESP ®
....................................... 47
Hydraulic brake assistant ...........48E
Electrical system Improper work on or
modifications ........................... 15
Power outlet ............................ 114
Electronic immobilizer ..................48
Display message .......................

159
Electronic Power Steering
see EPS
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Emergency, in case of
Hazard warning flasher .......... 48, 69
Roadside Assistance .................. 14
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) .......................................... 86
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emission control .......................... 149
Information label ..................... 213
System warranties ...................... 13
Engine
Break-in recommendations ......... 116
Compartment ............................ 117
Compartment cover ....................117
Electronics ............................. 212
Malfunction indicator lamp ........171
Number .................................. 215
Starting .................................. 78
Turning off .............................. 82
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ................................... 119
Additives ............................... 221
Checking level ......................... 118
Consumption ............................ 118
Oil dipstick ............................ 119
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Warning lamp ........................... 167 ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program) ...47
Warning lamp ...........................
167
ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) ...33
Safety guidelines ...................... 35
Exterior lamp switch ......................64
Exterior lighting Overview ................................ 179
Exterior rear view mirrors ..............61
Exterior view of vehicle .................. 20 F
First-aid kit ............................... 158
Flat tire ..................................... 186
Fluids Capacities .............................

220
Engine coolant ........................ 220
Engine oil .............................. 220
Fog lamps ................................ 68, 179
Front air bags see Air bags
Front compartment ........................ 120
Front lamps Overview ................................ 179
Fuel ........................................... 145
Additives ............................... 222
Capacity, fuel tank ................... 220
Fuel filler flap and cap ............. 116
Fuel level display ..................... 90
Premium unleaded
gasoline ..................... 117, 220, 221
Refueling ............................... 116
Requirements .......................... 222
Fuel cap
Indicator lamp ......................... 170
Fuel filler flap ............................. 116
Fuel level display .......................... 90
Fuel tank Capacity ................................ 220
Fuel filler flap and cap ............. 116
Refueling ............................... 116
Fuse chart ................................... 208
Fuses ......................................... 2056
Index

Knee bag .......................................
37L
Labels ........................................ 213
Emission control information .....213
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch

..................64
Switching on/off ....................... 64
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS ....................................... 163
Battery ................................... 168
Brakes ................................... 164
Coolant temperature .................170
Engine malfunction ...................171
EPS ........................................ 167
ESP ®
...................................... 167
Fog lamps ................................ 68
Fuel cap ................................. 170
High-beam headlamps ............... 169
Low-beam headlamps ................. 169
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ................. 172
Oil pressure ............................ 171
Overview (kilometers) ................ 25
Overview (miles) ....................... 23
Passenger front air bag off ....36, 173
Seat belt telltale .....................165
SRS ........................................ 166
Turn signals ............................ 169
LED daytime running lamps
Canada .................................... 67
USA ......................................... 67
License plate lamps ....................... 180
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ...................................... 64
Coming home function ................ 68
Daytime running lamp mode .........66
Exterior .................................. 64
Interior .................................. 69
LED daytime running lamps
(Canada only) ............................ 67
LED daytime running lamps (USA
only) ....................................... 67
Loading
see Vehicle loading Locking the vehicle
........................ 52
Manually .................................
176
Loss of
Key ........................................ 174
Service and Warranty
Information booklet .................. 212
Low-beam headlamps .................65, 179
Exterior lamp switch .................. 64
Indicator lamp ........................ 169
Switching on ............................ 65 M
Main odometer display ....................87
Maintenance ..................................

14
Service interval display ............. 91
Malfunction
Electronic immobilizer ............. 159
Shifting system ....................... 159
Manual headlamp mode (Low-beam
headlamps) ................................... 65
Maximum loaded vehicle weight .......140
Maximum load rating (tires) ............ 140
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure ........................ 140
Mirrors Exterior rear view mirrors ..........61
Interior rear view mirror ........... 62
MON (Motor Octane Number) .............222
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multifunction display .....................86 N
Normal occupant weight ..................141
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) .......................................... 214 O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant
Classification System)


Occupant distribution ...................141
Occupant safety Air bags .................................. 33
Children and air bags ................ 338
Index

S
Safety Driving safety systems
...............46
Occupant safety ......................... 30
Reporting defects ...................... 16
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter .................... 33
Seat belts ..................................... 31
Children in the vehicle ..............42
Fastening ................................ 62
Proper use of ............................ 31
Safety guidelines ...................... 35
Safety notes .............................. 31
Telltale ................................. 165
Seating capacity ........................... 131
Seats ........................................... 58
Adjustment ............................... 59
Armrest ................................... 59
Heating ................................... 60
Passenger seat .......................... 60
Self-test
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 42
SRS ......................................... 30
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .............................. 212
Service and warranty Booklet .................................. 212
Service flap ................................ 120
Service interval display ..................91
Service life (tires) ....................... 133
Side marker lamps ......................... 179
Sidewall (tires) ............................ 141
Side windows Operation ................................ 77
Signs and labels ........................... 213
smart surround sound system ...........100
Snow chains ................................. 142
Snow tires see Winter tires
Soft top system .............................. 72
Cleaning the soft top fabric ....... 154
Locking rear soft top manually ....177
Mounting the side rails .............. 76Opening and closing the rear
soft top
............................... 56, 74
Opening and closing the
retractable soft top
...............56, 73
Removing the side rails .............. 75
Storing the side rails ................75
Sound package .............................. 100
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Indicator lamp ........................ 166
Standing water, driving through ......148
Starter switch positions ..................57
Starting the engine ........................ 78
Status indicator ............................ 90
Steering wheel gearshift control ......26
Storage compartments ....................109
Coin holder ............................. 110
Door pockets ............................ 110
Drawer .................................... 111
Glove box ................................ 110
in the tailgate ......................... 111
Parcel nets .............................. 111
Storage tray in center console ..... 111
Storage trays next to steering
wheel ..................................... 110
Storing tires ............................... 134
Sun screen ................................... 113
Sun visors ................................... 113 T
Tailgate Closing ............................... 55, 57
Opening .............................. 54, 56
Tail lamps ................................... 180
Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant ..... 221
Brake fluid ............................. 221
Coolant .................................. 223
Engine oil additives .................

221
Engine oils ............................. 220
Fuel requirements .................... 222
Gasoline additives ................... 222
Identification labels ................ 213
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 221
Rims and tires ......................... 217
Service fluids and capacities .....21810
Index

Indicator and warning lamps
Function Page
:
M
Low‑beam
headlamp
indicator
lamp 65,
169 ;
#
Left turn signal
indicator lamp 68,
169 =
÷
ESP®
warning lamp 167
?
!
Right turn signal
indicator lamp 68,
169 A
D
EPS* warning lamp 167
B
;
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 171
C
ò
ABS indicator lamp 163
D
$
Brake warning lamp 164
E
5
Engine oil pressure
indicator lamp 171 Function Page
F
?
Coolant
temperature
warning lamp 170
G
®
Fuel cap indicator
lamp 170
H
#
Battery indicator
lamp 168
I
6
SRS indicator lamp 166
J
7
Seat belt telltale 165
K
h
Combination low
tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction
telltale* 172
L
K
High‑beam
headlamp

indicator
lamp 67,
169 Instrument cluster (miles)
23
>> At a glance.
* optional

Indicator and warning lamps
Function Page
:
M
Low‑beam
headlamp
indicator
lamp 65,
169 ;
#
Left turn signal
indicator lamp 68,
169 =
÷
ESP®
warning lamp 167
?
!
Right turn signal
indicator lamp 68,
169 A
D
EPS* warning lamp 167
B
;
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 171
C
!
ABS indicator lamp 163
D
J
Brake warning lamp 164
E
5
Engine oil pressure
indicator lamp 171 Function Page
F
?
Coolant
temperature
warning lamp 170
G
®
Fuel cap indicator
lamp 170
H
#
Battery indicator
lamp 168
I
6
SRS indicator lamp 166
J
7
Seat belt telltale 165
K
h
Combination low
tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction
telltale* 172
L
K
High‑beam
headlamp

indicator
lamp 67,
169 Instrument cluster (kilometers)
25
>> At a glance.
* optional

The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
In the Operation section you will find
detailed information on operating,
maintaining and caring for your vehicle.
The
more cautiously you treat your vehicle
during the break-in period, the more
satisfied you will be with its performance
later on.
R Drive your vehicle during the first
1 000 miles (1 500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
R During this period, avoid heavy loads
(full throttle driving) and excessive
engine speeds (no more than 2
/ 3 of
maximum rpm in each gear).
R Shift gears in a timely manner.
R Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down
by shifting to a lower gear.
R Avoid accelerating by kickdown.
After 1 000 miles (1 500 km), you may
gradually increase vehicle and engine
speeds to the permissible maximum.
All of the above instructions also apply
when driving the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)
after the engine has been replaced.
i Always obey applicable speed limits. At the gas station
Refueling
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.
! Do not put diesel fuel in vehicles with
gasoline engines. Do not mix gasoline
with diesel fuel. Even small quantities
of diesel fuel will damage the injection
system. Damage caused by adding diesel
fuel will not be covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
If diesel fuel has mixed with gasoline,
do not start the engine. Otherwise the
catalytic converter will be irreparably
damaged.
Contact an authorized smart center or
Roadside Assistance immediately and
have the vehicle towed.
! Damage

resulting from mixing gasoline
with diesel fuel is not covered by the
smart Limited Warranty.
The fuel filler flap is located on the
passenger side towards the rear. Locking/
unlocking the vehicle with the key
automatically locks/unlocks the fuel filler
flap.
i In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, or the
opening mechanisms is clamping,
contact Roadside Assistance or an
authorized smart center. :
Opening the fuel filler flap
; Inserting the fuel filler cap
= Fuel filler cap116
At the gas station
>> Operation.

?
Fuel type label
A Holder
X Turn off the engine.
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Open the fuel filler flap by pulling at the
point indicated by arrow :.
X Turn fuel filler cap = counterclockwise
and hold on to it until possible pressure
is released.
X Take off fuel filler cap =.
! The fuel filler cap is tethered to the
fuel filler flap. Do not drop the fuel
filler cap. It could damage the vehicle
paint finish.
X Insert fuel filler cap = in direction of
arrow ; into holder A on the inside of
the fuel filler flap.
X Fully insert filler nozzle unit and
refuel.
X Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit

cuts out — do not top off or overfill .G
WARNING
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray

back out when removing the fuel pump
nozzle, which could cause personal injury.
X Replace fuel filler cap =.
X Turn fuel filler cap = clockwise until
the handle grip overturns.
i Make sure to close the fuel filler flap
before locking the vehicle as the fuel
filler flap locking pin prevents closing
after you have locked the vehicle.
X Close the fuel filler flap.
You should hear the latch close shut.
i Only use premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating of
91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump. Please contact gas station personnel in
case

labels on the pump cannot be found.
For more information on gasoline, see
“Premium unleaded gasoline”
(Y page 221) and “Fuel requirements”
(Y page 222), or contact an authorized
smart center. Check regularly and before a long trip
For information on quantities and
requirements of operating agents, see
“Service fluids and capacities”
(Y page 218).
Check the following:
R Engine oil level ( Y page 118)
R Tire inflation pressure ( Y page 126)
R Coolant level ( Y page 122)
R Vehicle lighting ( Y page 178)
R Windshield washer system (Y page 122)
R Brake fluid (Y page 123) Engine compartment
Engine compartment cover
Open the engine compartment cover to
check

the engine oil level and if necessary,
to add engine oil. G
WARNING
High outside temperature, stop-and-go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades or
driving

at high engine speed may increase
the temperature in the engine
compartment. Therefore, the engine
compartment cover and parts in the area
around the engine compartment cover may
be hot. Parts of the engine can become very
hot. To prevent burns, let the engine cool
off completely before touching the engine
compartment cover, parts in the area
around the engine compartment cover, and
parts of the engine. Engine compartment
117
>> Operation. Z

Always follow the recommended tire
inflation pressure (
Y page 125) for proper
tire inflation. Loading the vehicle
Two labels on your vehicle show how much
weight it may properly carry.
1) The Tire and Loading Information placard can be found on the driver’s
door B‑pillar. This placard tells you
important information about the
number of people that can be in the
vehicle
and the total weight that can be
carried in the vehicle. It also contains
information on the proper size and
recommended tire inflation pressures
for the original equipment tires on
your vehicle.
2) The certification label, also found on the driver’s door B‑pillar, tells you
about

the gross weight capacity of your
vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR
includes the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel and cargo. The
certification label also tells you about
the front and rear axle weight capacity,
called the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR). The GAWR is the total allowable
weight that can be carried by a single
axle (front or rear). Never exceed the
GVWR or GAWR for either the front axle
or rear axle. :
Driver’s door B‑pillar Following is a discussion on how to work
with

the information contained on the Tire
and Loading Information placard with
regards to loading your vehicle.
Tire and Loading Information G
WARNING
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the
Tire and Loading Information placard on
the

driver’s door B‑pillar. Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing
a blowout. Overloading the tires can also
result in handling or steering problems, or
brake failure.
Tire and Loading Information placard
i Data shown on Tire and Loading
Information placard example are for
illustration purposes only. Load limit
data are specific to each vehicle and may
vary from data shown in the following
illustration. Refer to Tire and Loading
Information placard on vehicle for
actual data specific to your vehicle. The Tire and Loading Information placard
showing load limit information
: is
located on the driver’s door B‑pillar
(Y page 130).
X Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never

exceed XXXX kg or XXXX lbs.” on the
Tire and Loading Information placard. 130
Tires and wheels
>> Operation.

radio, and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not).
Air pressure
The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward
on each square inch of the tire. Air
pressure is expressed in pounds per square
inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or bars.
Aspect ratio Dimensional relationship between tire
section

height and section width expressed
in percentage.
Bar Another metric unit for air pressure. There
are

14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) to
1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to
1 bar.
Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the
rim.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle
has been sitting for at least 3 hours or
driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if
so equipped, air conditioning and
additional optional equipment, but
without passengers and cargo.
DOT (Department of Transportation)
A tire branding symbol which denotes the
tire meets requirements of the U.S.
Department of Transportation. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle
weight. The gross vehicle weight on each
axle must never exceed the GAWR for the
front and rear axle indicated on the
certification

label located on the driver’s
door B‑pillar.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) The GVW comprises the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, tools, installed
accessories, passengers and cargo. The
GVW

must never exceed the GVWR indicated
on the certification label located on the
driver’s door B‑pillar.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) This is the maximum permissible vehicle
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight
of the vehicle including all options,
passengers,

fuel, and cargo. It is indicated
on certification label located on the
driver’s door B‑pillar.
Kilopascal (kPa) The metric unit for air pressure. There are
6.9

kPa to 1 psi; another metric unit for air
pressure is bars. There are
100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar.
Maximum load rating The maximum load in kilograms and pounds
that can be carried by the tire.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight, accessory weight,
total load limit and production options
weight.
Maximum permissible tire inflation
pressure
This number is the greatest amount of air
pressure

that should ever be put in the tire.140
Tires and wheels
>> Operation.

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions# !
The turn signal
indicator lamp(s)
flashes at double
frequency. One of the turn signals is malfunctioning.
X
Replace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 179).
or
X Have the turn signal checked at an authorized smart center
as soon as possible. ®
The fuel cap
indicator lamp
comes on when
the engine is
running. The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may
be leaky.
X
Check the fuel cap ( Y page 116).
X If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap.
X If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked at an
authorized smart center. Engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions?
The red coolant
temperature
warning lamp
illuminates
while the
engine is
running. The coolant is too hot.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.
X Do not continue to drive.
X Turn off the engine.
X Engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.
X Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized smart center. The coolant level has fallen below the marking bar on the
coolant reservoir (Y page 122).
X
Add coolant as required.
X Have the coolant system checked for leaks at an authorized
smart center. G
WARNING
Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of
the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
! Among other possible causes, the poly-V-belt could be broken. Do not continue to
drive.
Otherwise, the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may
result in damage to the engine. 170
What to do if ...
>> Practical hints.