oil change SMART FORTWO COUPE 2012 Owners Manual
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ABS (Antilock Brake System) .............46
Indicator lamp ........................ 163
Accessory weight .......................... 139
Accidents Air bags .................................. 33
Additives
Engine oil .............................. 221
Gasoline ................................ 222
Address change .............................. 15
Air bags ....................................... 33
Children ..................................
33
Front, driver and passenger ......... 36
Front, passenger ....................... 36
Head-thorax ............................. 37
Knee bag .................................. 37
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ..................... 28, 41
Safety guidelines ...................... 35
SRS indicator lamp ...................166
Thorax-pelvis .......................... 38
Window curtain ......................... 38
Air conditioning
see HVAC ................................ 102
Air conditioning refrigerant ..........221
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ....................... 140
Air vents ..................................... 104
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Ambient lighting ........................... 70
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 223
Antiglare, Interior rear view
mirror ......................................... 62
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ......................... 48
Anti-theft warning system ........... 48
Electronic immobilizer .............. 48
Interior motion sensor ...............49
Tow-away alarm ......................... 49
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest ........................................ 59
Aspect ratio (tires) ....................... 140Audio system
................................. 98
Basic ...................................... 99
Navigation/multimedia ..............99
Automatic headlamp mode ................65
Automatic locking .......................... 53
Automatic transmission ..................82
Display message .......................
159
Driving tips ............................. 84
Emergency operation (limp-
home mode) ............................... 86
Gear selector lever .................... 82
Gear selector lever positions ...... 83
Gearshift pattern ...................... 82
Hill-start assist system .............. 84
Manual gearshifting .................. 84
Shifting procedure .................... 83
Auxiliary instruments
Cockpit clock ........................... 92
Tachometer .............................. 92
AUX socket .................................... 99 B
Backrest see Seats
Backup lamp ................................. 180
Bar (air pressure unit) ................... 140
Battery Charging ................................ 196
Indicator lamp ........................ 168
Jump starting .......................... 199
Removing and installing ............196
Battery (key)
Replacing the transmitter
battery ................................... 177
Bead (tire) .................................. 140
Brake fluid .................................. 123
Checking ................................ 123
Brake lamp .................................. 180
Brake pedal ................................... 81
Brakes ........................................ 144
Parking brake ........................... 80
Warning lamp .......................... 164
Break-in period ........................... 116
Bulbs Front ..................................... 179
Rear ...................................... 180
Replacing ............................... 1784
Index
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When checking the engine oil level
R
the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
R the
vehicle must have been stationary for
at least five minutes with the engine
turned off
X Turn off the engine.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Open the tailgate.
X Open the engine compartment cover
(Y page 117).
The oil dipstick is located in the engine
compartment on the passenger side. X
Pull out oil dipstick :.
X Wipe oil dipstick : clean with a clean
cloth.
X Fully insert oil dipstick : into the
dipstick guide tube.
X Pull out oil dipstick : again after
approximately one minute to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is
between lower mark = (minimum) and
upper mark ; (maximum) on both sides
of oil dipstick :.
X Fully insert oil dipstick : into the
dipstick guide tube again.
X If necessary, add engine oil
(Y page 119).
i The
filling quantity between the upper
and lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 l). Adding engine oil !
Only use approved engine oils and oil
filters required for vehicles with
Maintenance System. For a listing of
approved engine oils and oil filters
contact an authorized smart center.
Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification
other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by
the Maintenance System will result in
engine or emission control system
damage not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty. G
WARNING
When adding engine oil, always use a funnel
to avoid spilling oil on any hot parts such
as the catalytic converter or exhaust
system.
If this should happen, however, the engine
must be thoroughly cleaned before you
continue your trip. The engine oil could
otherwise ignite.
The filler cap is located in the engine
compartment on the passenger side. X
Unscrew filler cap : from the filler
neck.
X Add engine oil as required.
Do not add more than 0.53 US qt (0.5 l)
engine oil at a time.
X Wait one minute until the engine oil has
run into the oil pan. Engine compartment
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>> Operation. Z
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Steel rim with wheel cover
X
Vehicles with wheel cover on steel rim:
Pull the wheel cover off of the rim.
If necessary, use a suitable tool to pry
the wheel cover off.
X On wheel to be changed, loosen but do not
yet remove the wheel bolts
(approximately one full turn with wheel
wrench). Steel rim with wheel trim cap
X
Vehicles with wheel trim cap on steel
rim: On wheel to be changed, loosen but
do not yet remove the wheel bolts
(approximately one full turn with wheel
wrench).
X Take the wheel trim cap off. X
Position jack ; under take-up
bracket : so that it is always vertical
as
seen from the side, even if the vehicle
is parked on an incline.
The take-up brackets are identified by
the embossed recesses in the area of the
door sills.
! Only position the jack on the
designated
take-up brackets. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
X Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a
maximum
of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground.
X Unscrew and remove the wheel bolts.
! Do
not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the wheel
bolts and wheel hub threads.
X Remove the wheel. Mounting the wheel
G
WARNING
Always replace wheel bolts that are
damaged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired immediately. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances! Contact
an
authorized smart center or call Roadside
Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly
tightened wheel bolts can cause the wheel Wheel change
195
>> Practical hints.
Z
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Capacities
Components Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants,
etc.
Engine with oil
filter All models 3.5 US qt (3.3 l) Approved engine oils
Cooling system All models approx. 4.5 US qt (4.3 l) Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
meeting specification
MB 325.0
Fuel tank All models 8.72 US gal (33.0 l) Premium unleaded gasoline
(Minimum Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON])
Fuel tank
reserve All models approx. 1.32 US gal (5.0 l)
Air
conditioning
system* All models — R134a refrigerant and
special PAG lubricant oil
(never R 12)
Windshield
washer system All models 4.0 US qt (3.8 l) Windshield washer
concentrate
27
(Y page 222)
Washer fluid mixing ratio
(Y page 222) Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for
their suitability in our engines and
durability for our service intervals.
Therefore, only use engine oils and oil
filters required for vehicles with the
Maintenance System. For a listing of
approved engine oils and oil filters
contact an authorized smart center.
! Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification
other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by
the Maintenance System will result in
engine or emission control system
damage not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty. Please follow Maintenance System
recommendations for scheduled oil
changes. Failure to do so will result in
engine or emission control system
damage
not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
Viscosity grades for engine oils Using the chart below, select oil viscosity
according to the lowest air temperature
expected before the next oil change.
27 Use a windshield washer concentrate labeled for summer and water for temperatures above freezing
point
or a windshield washer concentrate labeled for winter and water for temperatures below freezing
point. 220
Service fluids and capacities
>> Technical data.
* optional