low oil pressure SMART FORTWO COUPE 2012 Owners Manual

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

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

?
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

Selecting the right cleaning agent
!
To avoid damage to interior equipment and materials: Never rub roughly or use
cleaning spirits on the cloth upholstery, never use strong agents, stain remover etc.
on
the leather upholstery. Never scour or use solvent on plastic parts. Never use strong
and aggressive agents on windows, do not touch the inside of the windows with hard
objects such as an ice scraper or ring, doing so may damage the windows. Interior Special
considerations Light soiling Heavy soiling
Cloth upholstery Use a clean, lint-
free cloth Light soap suds Stain remover (test
on

an inconspicuous
place first) Plastic parts Use a color-fast
cloth Damp, clean cloth,
cockpit spray Damp, clean cloth,
cockpit spray
Leather upholstery Use a clean, color-
fast cloth Clean cloth with
lukewarm water,
leather care
product Leather care
product
Windows Damp, clean cloth,
microfiber cloth,
glass cleaner Microfiber cloth,
glass cleaner
!
To avoid damage to exterior surfaces never do the following: Use aggressive paint
cleaner, machine polish, abrasive cleanser, acidic, highly alkaline agents, abrasive
sponges, high-pressure or hot water cleaning equipment. Exterior Special
considerations Lightly soiled
Hand-/Automatic
car washes Heavily soiled
Hand-/Automatic
car washes
tridion safety cell,
black Powder coated
single-coat paint
finish Car shampoo
concentrate, insect
remover for insect
remains, polish Car shampoo
concentrate, hard
wax, insect remover
for insect remains,
polish
tridion safety cell,
silver Powder coated
single-coat paint
finish and
clearcoat
Highly polished
plastic parts (body
panels) Body panels with
base coat and
clearcoat or
clearcoat only152
Vehicle care
>> Operation.

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions;
The engine
malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminates
while driving. There is a malfunction in the system.
X
Have the vehicle checked at an authorized smart center
immediately. i
Some states may by law require you to visit a workshop as soon as the engine
malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Check local requirements. Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions5
The engine oil
pressure
indicator lamp
illuminates
while driving. The engine oil pressure is low.
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. 5
The engine oil
pressure
indicator lamp
goes out before
the engine
starts. The engine oil pressure indicator lamp has failed.
X
Check the engine oil level.
X Have the system checked at an authorized smart center. !
The engine oil pressure indicator lamp should not be ignored. Extended driving with
the engine oil pressure indicator lamp illuminated could result in serious engine
damage that is not covered by the smart Limited Warranty. What to do if ...
171
>> Practical hints. Z

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
Service fluids and capacities
>> Technical data.