park assist SMART FORTWO COUPE 2012 Owners Manual

A
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

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

Children in the vehicle
..............42
Infant and child restraint
systems ................................... 43
Introduction ............................ 30
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 39
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ......................... 39
Seat belts ............................ 31, 35
SRS indicator lamp, malfunction .
166
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................ 39
Self-test ................................. 42
Oil
see Engine oil
Oil level
see Engine oil, Checking level
On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD) ...213
Operating safety ............................ 15
Outside temperature display ............89
Overhead control panel ...................28P
Paintwork care ............................. 154
Panic alarm .................................. 45
Parcel nets ............................. 107, 111
Parking ........................................

80
Parking brake ............................... 80
Parking lamps .............................. 179
Parts service ............................... 212
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger front air bag ...................36
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .................... 28, 36, 173
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Passenger seat ............................... 60
Pedals ........................................ 143
Power assistance .......................... 143
Power outlet ................................. 114
Power washer ............................... 153
Practical hints Battery .................................. 196
Display messages ..................... 158Flat tire .................................
186
Fuses ..................................... 205
Jump starting .......................... 199
Replacing bulbs ....................... 178
Replacing transmitter battery

....177
Replacing wiper blades ............. 184
Towing ................................... 202
Unlocking/locking manually ....... 176
Warning and indicator
lamps ............................... 162, 173
What to do if ............................ 162
Where will I find...? ................. 158
Premium unleaded gasoline ............222
Problems with your vehicle ..............16
Product information .......................13
Production options weight ..............141
PSI (air pressure unit) ...................141 R
Radio .......................................... 98
Radio transmitters ........................ 149
Rain-light sensor ...........................

71
Rear lamps Overview ................................ 180
Rear window defroster ...................106
Rear window wiper/washer ............... 72
Replacing wiper blade .............. 184
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ................................ 125, 141
Refrigerant, air conditioning .........221
Refueling .................................... 116
Remote control see Key
Replacing bulbs ............................ 178
Reporting safety defects ..................16
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel indicator ....................91
Restraint systems see Occupant safety
Rims ..................................... 141, 217
Roadside Assistance .......................14
RON (Research Octane Number) .........222
Roof see Soft top system Index
9

When the ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels
may lock during hard braking, reducing
steering capability and extending the
braking distance.
G
WARNING
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking or steering efficiency
beyond that afforded by the condition of the
vehicle brakes and tires or the traction
afforded. The ABS cannot prevent
accidents, including those resulting from
excessive speed in turns, following
another vehicle too closely, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The
capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle
must never be exploited in a reckless or
dangerous manner which could jeopardize
the user’s safety or the safety of others. Electronic Stability Program (ESP
®
)
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®
). The
ESP ®
is operational as soon as the engine
is running and it monitors the vehicle’s
traction (force of adhesive friction
between

the tires and the road surface) and
handling.
The ESP ®
recognizes when a wheel is
spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid.
By applying brakes to the appropriate
wheel and by limiting the engine output,
the ESP ®
works to stabilize the vehicle. The
ESP ®
is especially useful while driving off
and on wet or slippery road surfaces. The
ESP ®
also stabilizes the vehicle during
braking and steering maneuvers.
The ESP ®
warning lamp ÷ in the
instrument cluster flashes when the ESP ®
is
engaged.
The ESP ®
warning lamp ÷ in the
instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition. It goes out when the
engine is running.
Depending on the driving situation, the
ESP
®
R reduces the speed
R selectively brakes individual wheels
R equalizes

the speed of the driven wheels
R stabilizes the vehicle when braking
R assists you in evasive maneuvers on all
roads G
WARNING
If the ESP ®
warning lamp ÷ in the
instrument cluster flashes, proceed as
follows:
R While driving off, apply as little
throttle as possible.
R While

driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
R Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP ®
cannot prevent accidents
resulting from excessive speed. G
WARNING
The ESP ®

cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase the traction afforded. The
ESP ®
cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent
accidents. The capabilities of an ESP ®
equipped vehicle must never be exploited
in a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the
safety of others.
! Because the ESP ®
operates
automatically, the engine must be turned
off (ignition switched off) when the
parking brake is being tested on a brake
test dynamometer. Active braking action Driving safety systems
47
>> Safety. Z

X
Depress the brake pedal.
X Press the release button (Y page 79) to
disengage the gear selector lever lock.
X Move the gear selector lever to reverse
gear R.
R appears in the transmission position
indicator.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. Parking
G
WARNING
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system. These materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Vehicle movement can cause serious
personal injury or damage to the vehicle or
the vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always
do the following before turning off the
engine and leaving the vehicle:
R Keep right foot on the brake pedal.
R Engage the parking brake.
R Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
R Slowly release the brake pedal.
R When parked on an incline, always turn
the front wheels towards the curb.
R Turn the key to starter switch position 0
and remove the key from the starter
switch.
R Take the key with you and lock the vehicle
when leaving. G
WARNING
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and
steering* systems. In this case, it is
important to keep in mind that a
considerably higher degree of effort is
necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.
Adapt your driving accordingly. X
Properly stop and park the vehicle.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Engage the parking brake ( Y page 80).
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada
only)

in the instrument cluster comes on.
X Release the brake pedal.
Parking brake The parking brake serves to secure the
vehicle against rolling away when it is
stationary or parked.
G
WARNING
Engaging the parking brake while the
vehicle is in motion can cause the rear
wheels

to lock up. You could lose control of
the vehicle and cause an accident. In
addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not
light up when the parking brake is engaged. X
Releasing: Depress the brake pedal.
X Pull up slightly on parking brake
lever ; and press release button :.
X Push parking brake lever ; down as far
as it will go.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada
only)

in the instrument cluster goes out.
X Engaging: Pull up parking brake
lever ; firmly.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning 80
Driving and parking
>> Controls.
* optional

Turning off the engine
G
WARNING
Do not turn off the engine before the
vehicle has come to a complete stop. With
the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering*
systems. In this case, it is important to
keep in mind that a considerably higher
degree of effort is necessary to brake and
steer the vehicle.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Press the release button (Y page 79) to
disengage the gear selector lever lock.
X Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
The transmission position indicator
should be on P
! Always engage the parking brake in
addition to shifting to park position P.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Turn the key to starter switch position
0.
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
The electronic immobilizer is
activated. Transmission
Introduction
Your vehicle is equipped with a 5‑speed
automated transmission with manual or
automatic mode. For information on
driving with the transmission see also
“Starting” ( Y page 78).G
WARNING
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of motion.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats*
or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the
pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden acceleration or braking
maneuvers, the objects could get caught
between

or beneath the pedals and restrict
your ability to brake or accelerate. This
could lead to accidents and/or injury. Gear selector lever
Gearshift pattern for transmission
:
Release button j
Park position
k
Reverse gear
i
Neutral position
h
Drive position
p
Manual gearshifting
q
Upshifting
±
Downshifting
The current gear selector lever position
appears in the transmission position
indicator. When manual gearshifting M is
selected, the currently selected gear
appears ( Y page 88). G
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the transmission
out of park position P or neutral position
N if the engine speed is higher than idle
speed.

If your foot is not firmly on the brake
pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly
forward or in reverse. You could lose 82
Transmission
>> Controls.
* optional

The current gear selector lever position
appears in the transmission position
indicator (Y page 88).
Driving tips
Accelerator pedal position Your driving style influences the
transmission’s shifting behavior:
Less throttle earlier upshifting
More throttle later upshifting
Kickdown
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
X
Press the accelerator pedal past the
point of resistance.
Depending on the engine speed the
transmission shifts into a lower gear.
X Ease up on the accelerator pedal when you
have reached the desired speed.
The transmission shifts up again.
Stopping When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic
lights:
X
Leave the transmission in gear.
X Hold the vehicle with the brake.
When you stop for a longer period with the
engine idling and/or on a hill:
X Engage the parking brake.
X Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
Working on the vehicle G
WARNING
When working on the vehicle, engage the
parking brake and move the gear selector
lever to park position P. Otherwise the
vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Driving on uphill grades Your vehicle has a hill‑start assist system.
G
WARNING
The hill-start assist system is not
designed to function as a parking brake and
does not prevent the vehicle from moving
when parked on an incline.
Always engage the parking brake in
addition to shifting to park position P.
On uphill grades the hill‑start assist
system maintains the pressure in the brake
system for approximately one second after
you have released the brake pedal.
Therefore, you can start off smoothly
without the vehicle moving immediately
after releasing the brake pedal.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Apply sufficient pressure to the
accelerator pedal.
! After approximately one second, the
hill‑start assist system stops braking
the vehicle, which then can roll
backwards. If you open the driver’s door
within this time, the hill‑start assist
system is deactivated and a warning
signal sounds.
i The

hill‑start assist system is inactive
if you start off with the parking brake
engaged. Manual gearshifting
With manual gearshifting M selected,
system-controlled automatic gearshifting
is switched off and you need to change the
gears by upshifting or downshifting
manually using the gear selector lever or
the steering wheel gearshift control 10
.
10 Model passion and BRABUS only. 84
Transmission
>> Controls.

Deactivating manual gearshifting
X
With drive position D selected: Pull and
hold right shift paddle ; (Y page 85)
towards you for longer than two seconds.
or
X With manual gearshifting M selected:
Move the gear selector lever to drive
position D (Y page 82).
System-controlled automatic
gearshifting is switched on again. Emergency operation (limp-home
mode)
In this mode only a certain gear or a
certain
gear combination can be selected.
This mode is triggered in case of
transmission malfunctions and enables you
driving to the nearest workshop such as a
smart center.
If vehicle acceleration becomes less
responsive or sluggish or the transmission
no longer shifts, the transmission is most
likely operating in limp-home (emergency
operation) mode. The transmission
position indicator flashes and the ¬
symbol appears in the multifunction
display.
Driving in limp-home mode:
X Move the gear selector lever to drive
position D (Y page 82).
X Continue to drive.
X Have the transmission checked at an
authorized smart center as soon as
possible.
i It is possible that a gear combination
including the reverse gear can not be
selected. Keep in mind when parking,
that reversing the vehicle might be
impossible.
In case of a minor transmission
malfunction,

it might be possible to teach-
in the transmission in order to restore the
normal transmission mode. i
If the attempt to teach-in the
transmission fails, you cannot continue
to drive. Therefore we strongly
recommend that you have the
transmission taught-in at a qualified
workshop or at an authorized smart
center.
Teaching-in the transmission system:
X Stop the vehicle in a safe location.
X Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X Turn off the engine.
X Wait at least 30 seconds before
restarting.
X Press the brake pedal.
X Restart the engine
Three bars instead of P appear in the
multifunction display.
X Wait at least 30 seconds.
The transmission is taught in.
When teaching-in was successful: P
appears
in the multifunction display again
and normal transmission operating is
restored.
X Continue to drive.
After an unsuccessful teaching-in: Three
bars instead of P appear in the
multifunction display.
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. Instrument cluster
Multifunction display
The following displays and indicators
appear in the multifunction display: 86
Instrument cluster
>> Controls.

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.

For safety reasons, smart recommends
that you only use snow chains that have
been approved by smart.
Information
on this is available from any
smart center.
Please refer to the separate operating
instructions for detailed information on
mounting the snow chains.
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on roads
without snow.
Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:
R Using snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations
(Y page 217).
R Use snow chains in pairs and on rear
wheels only. Follow the manufacturer’s
mounting instructions.
R Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before mounting
snow chains. G
WARNING
When mounting or removing snow chains,
always park your vehicle on level ground,
engage the parking brake, and turn off the
engine. The vehicle could otherwise move
and injure yourself or other road users. G
WARNING
When mounting and removing snow chains,
ensure that you and your vehicle are at a
safe distance from moving traffic. Not
doing

so could endanger other road users or
even lead to you being injured by the
vehicles behind you. G
WARNING
The vehicle’s handling changes when
driving with snow chains on any kind of
road surface. This means that you should always adapt your driving style to suit the
current road and weather conditions.
! If snow chains that do not meet
requirements are mounted, they may
scrape against the body or axle
components when the vehicle is in
motion. This could result in damage to
the rim/tire or vehicle. Driving instructions
Drinking and driving
G
WARNING
Do not drink alcohol or take drugs and drive
or allow anyone to drive who has been
drinking alcohol or taking drugs. Even a
small

amount of alcohol or drugs can affect
your reflexes, perceptions and judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident are greatly increased when you
drink or take drugs and drive. Pedals
G
WARNING
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of motion.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats*

or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the
pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden acceleration or braking
maneuvers, the objects could get caught
between or beneath the pedals and restrict
your ability to brake or accelerate. This
could lead to accidents and/or injury. Power assistance
G
WARNING
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and
steering* systems. In this case, it is Driving instructions
143
>> Operation.
* optional Z