rims SMART FORTWO COUPE 2012 Owners Manual

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

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

Vehicle specification (model
BRABUS) .................................
216
Vehicle specification (model
passion) ................................. 215
Vehicle specification (model
pure) ..................................... 215
Windshield/rear window washer
system ............................. 220, 222
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification

Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Temperature
Coolant .................................. 150
Interior temperature ................ 104
Outside ................................... 89
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Thorax-pelvis side air bags .............38
Tightening torque Wheels ................................... 135
TIN (Tire Identification
Number) ................................. 138, 141
Tire and Loading Information
placard ....................................... 130
Tire and loading terminology ..........139
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ................................ 126
Important notes on .................... 126
Placard on driver’s door B-
pillar .................................... 130
Tire labeling ............................... 135
Tire load rating ........................... 141
Tire ply composition and material
used ........................................... 141
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................................ 127
Tire repair kit ....................... 158, 186
Tires .................................... 124, 217
Air pressure ........................... 125
Care and maintenance ............... 133
Cleaning ................................ 134
Direction of rotation, spinning .. 133
Driving instructions ................146
Flat tire ................................. 186Important notes on tire
inflation pressure ....................
126
Inflation pressure ..............126, 127
Information placard .................130
Inspection .............................. 133
Labeling ................................ 135
Load rating ............................. 141
Ply composition and material
used ...................................... 141
Problems under-/overinflation ... 126
Retreads ................................. 124
Rims and tires (technical data) ... 217
Rotation ................................. 135
Service life ............................ 133
Sizes ..................................... 217
Snow chains ............................ 142
Speed rating ................ 137, 141, 147
Storing .................................. 134
Temperature ...................... 126, 135
Terminology ............................ 139
Tire Identification Number ..138, 141
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) .......................... 127
Traction ...................... 134, 141, 147
Tread ..................................... 141
Tread depth ....................... 133, 142
Treadwear indicators ..........133, 142
Vehicle maximum load on ...........142
Wheel change ........................... 194
Winter tires ...................... 142, 217
Tire speed rating .................... 137, 141
Top tether see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ............................ 141
Tow-away alarm ............................. 49
Towing ....................................... 202
Traction ................................ 141, 147
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position indicator ......88
Transmitting power values ..............212
Traveling abroad .......................... 150
Tread (tires) ................................ 141
Tread depth (tires) .................. 133, 142
Treadwear indicators (tires) .....133, 142
Trip odometer, resetting .................90
Turning off the engine .................... 82 Index
11

The brake fluid level is correct when it
is between the minimum mark and the
maximum mark.
R
If the brake fluid level has fallen
slightly below the minimum mark,
drive to an authorized smart center.
R If the brake fluid level has fallen
significantly below the minimum
mark, call Roadside Assistance or an
authorized smart center.
X Remount the service flap and close it
(Y page 120). Tires and wheels
Safety notes
Contact an authorized smart center for
information on tested and recommended
rims and tires for summer and winter
operation. They can also offer advice
concerning tire service and purchase. G
WARNING
Replace rims or tires with the same
designation, manufacturer and type as
shown on the original part. For further
information contact an authorized smart
center.
If incorrectly sized rims and tires
are mounted, the wheel brakes or
suspension components can be damaged.
Also, the operating clearance of the wheels
and the tires may no longer be correct. G
WARNING
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the
tire
tread is worn to minimum tread depth,
or if the tires have sustained damage,
replace them.
When replacing rims, only use genuine
smart wheel bolts specified for the
particular rim type. Failure to do so can
result in the bolts loosening and possibly
an accident.
Retreaded tires are not tested or
recommended by smart, since previous damage cannot always be recognized on
retreads. The operating safety of the
vehicle cannot be assured when such tires
are used.
G
WARNING
If you feel a sudden significant vibration
or ride disturbance, or you suspect that
possible damage to your vehicle has
occurred, you should turn on the hazard
warning flashers, carefully slow down, and
drive

with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody
for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires
appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to the
nearest authorized smart center or tire
dealer for repairs. G
WARNING
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire
affects the ability to steer or brake the
vehicle. You could lose control of the
vehicle.

Continued driving with a flat tire
or driving at high speed with a flat tire
will cause excessive heat build-up and
possibly a fire.
Modifications to the brake system and
wheels and the use of brake dust rings are
not permissible. Important guidelines
R Only

use sets of tires and rims of the same
type and make.
R Tires must be of the correct size for the
rim.
R Break in new tires for approximately
60 miles (100 km) at moderate speeds.
R Regularly check the tires and rims for
damage. Dented or bent rims can cause
tire pressure loss and damage to the tire
beads.124
Tires and wheels
>> Operation.

The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Temperature
G
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause excessive heat
build-up and possible tire failure.
The
temperature grades are A (the highest),
B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance
to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Rotating tires
G
WARNING
Do not rotate front and rear wheels as they
have different dimensions, e.g. rim size,
wheel offset etc. Otherwise, the handling
can be affected and you could endanger
yourself and others. Thoroughly clean the mounting face of the
wheels

and brake discs, i.e. the inner side
of the wheels/tires each time the wheels/
tires are changed. Check for and ensure
proper tire inflation pressure. G
WARNING
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
81 lb‑ft (110 Nm).
Only use genuine smart wheel bolts
specified for your vehicle’s rims.
For

information on wheel change, see “Flat
tire” (Y page 186). Tire labeling
Besides tire name (sales designation) and
manufacturer name, a number of markings
can be found on a tire.
Following are some explanations for the
markings on your vehicle’s tires: :
Uniform Quality Grading Standards
(Y page 134)
; DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
(Y page 138)
= Maximum tire load (Y page 132)
? Maximum tire inflation pressure
(Y page 129) Tires and wheels
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A
Manufacturer
B Tire ply material ( Y page 139)
C Tire size designation, load and speed
rating (Y page 136)
D Load identification (Y page 138)
E Tire name
i For illustration purposes only. Actual
data
on tires are specific to each vehicle
and may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
For more information, see “Rims and
tires” ( Y page 217).
Tire size designation, load and speed
rating :
Tire width
; Aspect ratio in %
= Radial tire code
? Rim diameter
A Tire load rating
B Tire speed rating
i For information purposes only. Actual
data

on tires are specific to each vehicle
and may vary from data shown in above
illustration.
General:
Depending on the design standards used,
the tire size molded into the sidewall may
have no letter or a letter preceding the tire
size designation. No letter preceding the size designation
(as illustrated above): Passenger car tire
based on European design standards.
Letter

“P” preceding the size designation:
Passenger car tire based on U.S. design
standards.
Letter “LT” preceding the size
designation: Light Truck tire based on U.S.
design standards.
Letter “T” preceding the size designation:
Temporary spare tires which are high
pressure compact spares designed for
temporary emergency use only.
Tire width
Tire width : indicates the nominal tire
width in mm.
Aspect ratio
Aspect ratio ; is the dimensional
relationship between tire section height
and section width and is expressed as a
percentage. The aspect ratio is arrived at
by dividing section height by section
width.
Tire code
Tire code = indicates the tire
construction type. The “R” stands for radial
tire type. Letter “D” means diagonal or
bias ply construction; letter “B” means
belted-bias ply construction.
At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire
with a speed capability above 149 mph
(240 km/h) can include a “ZR” in the size
designation (for example: 245/40 ZR 18).
For additional information, see “Tire
speed rating” (Y page 137).
Rim diameter
Rim diameter ? is the diameter of the
bead seat, not the diameter of the rim edge.
Rim diameter is indicated in inches (in). 136
Tires and wheels
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Tire load rating
G
WARNING
The tire load rating must always be at least
half of the GAWR of your vehicle. Otherwise,
tire failure may result and cause an
accident and/or serious personal injury to
you or others.
Always replace rims and tires with the same
designation, manufacturer and type as
shown on the original part. 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 load rating A is a numerical code
associated with the maximum load a tire
can support.
For example, a load rating of 91
corresponds to a maximum load of 1 356 lbs
(615 kg) the tire is designed to support.
See also “Maximum tire load” ( Y page 132)
where the maximum load associated with
the load index is indicated in kilograms
and lbs.
For additional information on tire load
rating, see “Load identification”
(Y page 138).
Tire speed rating G
WARNING
Even when permitted by law, never operate
a vehicle at speeds greater than the
maximum speed rating of the tires.
Exceeding the maximum speed for which
tires are rated can lead to sudden tire
failure,

causing loss of vehicle control and
possibly resulting in an accident and/or
personal injury and possible death, for you
and for others. Regardless of the tire speed rating, local
speed

limits should be obeyed. Use prudent
driving speeds appropriate to prevailing
conditions.
Tire speed rating B indicates the
approved maximum speed for the tire.
Summer tires Index Speed rating
Q up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
R up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
S up to 112 mph (180 km/h)
T up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
W up to 168 mph (270 km/h)
Y up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR...Y above 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR...(Y) above 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR above 149 mph (240 km/h)
R
At the tire manufacturer’s option, any
tire with a speed capability above
149 mph (240 km/h) can include a “ZR” in
the size designation (for example:
245/40 ZR18). To determine the maximum
speed

capability of the tire, the service
description for the tire must be referred
to.
The service description is comprised of
tire load rating A and tire speed rating
B.
If your tire includes “ZR” in the size
designation and no service description
is given, the tire manufacturer must be
consulted for the maximum speed
capability.
If a service description is given, the
speed capability is limited by the speed Tires and wheels
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>> Technical data.Parts service
.................................. 212
Warranty coverage ............................ 212
Engine electronics ........................... 212
Identification labels ....................... 213
Vehicle specification (model pure) ..... 215
Vehicle specification (model passion) .

215
Vehicle specification (model BRABUS) . 216
Rims and tires ................................. 217
Service fluids and capacities ............218

Rims and tires
Notes
! Only use tires which have been tested
and
approved by smart. Tires approved by
smart are developed to provide best
possible performance in conjunction
with the driving safety systems on your
vehicle such as the ABS or the ESP ®
.
Using tires other than those approved by
smart may result in damage that is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
! Using tires other than those approved
by smart can have detrimental effects,
such as
R poor handling characteristics
R increased noise
R increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
smart may, under load, exhibit
dimensional variations and different
tire deformation characteristics that
could cause them to come into contact
with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be
the result.
i Further information on tires and rims
is available at any authorized smart
center. A placard with the recommended
tire inflation pressure is located on the
driver’s door B‑pillar.
The tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be
adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire
manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with vehicle. Mobility
Your
vehicle is equipped with a tire repair
kit (Y page 186). In case of a flat tire, it
enables you to drive to the nearest
authorized smart center on the sealed tire. If the tire is damaged too severely for the
tire sealant to provide a reliable tire
repair:
X
Contact the nearest authorized smart
center.
or
X Call Roadside Assistance. Rims and tires
217
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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
Service fluids and capacities
>> Technical data.
* optional