warning SMART FORTWO COUPE 2014 Owners Manual

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even
if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the
low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of incom-
patible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 0046
Danger: Ice Danger: Ice
(Canada only) The outside temperature is below 3
¥. The road may be icy.
X Adjust your driving style to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.
X Confirming message: Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly (Y page 83). G
WARNING
The display message Danger: Danger:Ice
Iceis not designed as an ice-warning device and is therefore
unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface
is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. Your
vehicle could start to skid if you do not adjust your driving style accordingly.
Therefore, always adjust your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions. Display messages
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What to do if ...
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster
General information If any of the following lamps in the instru-
ment cluster fails to come on during the
bulb self-check when switching on igni-
tion (Y page 57), have the respective bulb
checked and replaced if necessary. 166
What to do if ...>> Practical hints.

Brake
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00DF
(USA only)
0025 (Canada only)
The ABS indicator
lamp illuminates
while the drive system
is running. There is a malfunction in the ABS system.
X
Have the ABS system checked at an authorized electric drive
smart center immediately. 00DF
(USA only)
0025 (Canada only)
The ABS indicator
lamp illuminates
together with the
brake warning lamp
0027 (USA only) or
004D (Canada only)
while the drive system
is running. The ABS system fails.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.
X Do not continue to drive.
X Switch off the drive system.
X Engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.
X Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized electric drive
smart center. G
WARNING
When the ABS system is malfunctioning, the wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing
steering capability and extending the braking distance.
When the ABS is switched off due to a malfunction, the ESP ®
is also switched off. The basic
driving and braking functions are still available.
The risk of your vehicle skidding is then increased in certain situations. You should
therefore always adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road and weather
conditions. Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 0027
(USA only)
004D (Canada only)
The brake warning
lamp illuminates
while the drive system
is running. You are driving with the parking brake engaged.
X
Release the parking brake. The brake circuit fails or the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir is too low.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.
X Do not continue to drive.
X Switch off the drive system.
X Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem.
X Engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.
X Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized electric drive
smart center. What to do if ...
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G
WARNING
Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in an accident. Have your brake
system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on.
Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system.
! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum
mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks imme-
diately. Contact an authorized electric drive smart center immediately. Do not add
brake fluid as this will not solve the problem.
Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 0076
The seat belt
telltale illu-
minates con-
stantly for a
maximum of
6 seconds after
starting the
drive system. Regardless of whether the seat belt is fastened or not, the seat
belt telltale always comes on and remains lit for 6 seconds
after starting the drive system.
X
Fasten your seat belts. 0076
The seat belt
telltale illu-
minates con-
stantly. An
additional
warning chime
sounds for a
maximum of
6 seconds after
starting the
drive system. The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
X
Fasten your seat belts. 0076
The seat belt
telltale flashes
with increas-
ing frequency
of a warning
chime for a
maximum of
60 seconds. The vehicle speed once exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h), and both the
driver’s and passenger seat belt are unfastened.
X
Fasten your seat belts.
If the driver’s or the passenger seat belt remains unfastened
after 60 seconds, the warning chime stops sounding. The seat
belt telltale stops flashing but continues to be illuminated.
The seat belt telltale will only go out if both the driver’s and
the passenger seat belt (with the passenger seat occupied) are
fastened, or the vehicle is standing still and a door is opened. 168
What to do if ...>> Practical hints.

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0075
Scenario 1:
The SRS indica-
tor lamp illu-
minates when
the ignition is
switched on and
goes out after a
maximum of
4 seconds. The subsequent self check of the safety systems detected no
malfunction. The supplemental restraint system is opera-
tional.
0075
Scenario 2:
The SRS indica-
tor lamp illu-
minates when
the ignition is
switched on and
goes out after a
maximum of
4 seconds for
approximately
1 second, then it
comes on again
and stays on. There is a malfunction in the supplemental restraint systems.
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices could deploy
unexpectedly or fail to deploy in an accident.
X
Do not sit on the passenger seat; this applies particularly
to children.
X Have the system checked at an authorized electric drive
smart center. G
WARNING
If the SRS indicator lamp does not come on when you switch on the ignition or does not go
out again after a few seconds once the drive system is running or comes on again, the sup-
plemental restraint systems are malfunctioning.
In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as described in scenario 2, the SRS
may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an author-
ized electric drive smart center immediately to have the system checked; A malfunctioning
SRS system may not deploy when needed in an accident resulting in serious or fatal injury,
or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could result in an accident and/
or injury to you or to others.
! If the SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving, have the system checked at an
authorized electric drive smart center immediately.
It is possible that the air bag and the emergency tensioning device could be activated
unintentionally or will not function in the event of an accident.
i Information on the operating principle of the air bags can be found in the “Safety”
section (Y page 33). What to do if ...
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00E5
The ESP ®
warn-
ing lamp
flashes while
driving. The ESP
®
has engaged because of detected traction loss in at
least one tire.
X When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.
X While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.
X Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and
weather conditions. 00E5
The ESP ®
warn-
ing lamp illu-
minates con-
tinuously while
the drive sys-
tem is running. The ESP
®
is not operational due to a system failure.
X Have the system checked at an authorized electric drive
smart center. The ESP
®
is not available.
X Have the system checked at an authorized electric drive
smart center. G
WARNING
When the ESP ®
warning lamp is illuminated continuously, the ESP ®
is not available or not
operational due to a system failure.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and the non-operating status
of the ESP ®
.
i It may be possible to clear a system failure by restarting the drive system.
X Restart the drive system.
If the warning lamp still does not go out, have the system checked at an authorized
electric drive smart center immediately.
i More information on the ESP ®
can be found in the “Safety” section (Y page 47).Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 0052
The yellow EPS
warning lamp
illuminates
while the drive
system is run-
ning. The Electronic Power Steering (EPS)* is not available.
X
Have the EPS checked at an authorized smart electric drive
center immediately. G
WARNING
When the EPS is not available a higher degree of effort is necessary to steer the vehicle.
Have the system checked at an authorized electric drive smart center. 170
What to do if ...>> Practical hints.
* optional

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 003E003D
The turn signal indi-
cator lamp(s) do(es)
not illuminate when
the ignition is
switched on and the
corresponding turn
signal is switched on
or the hazard warning
flasher is switched
on. The turn signal indicator lamp(s) has (have) failed.
X
Have the turn signal indicator lamp(s) checked at an author-
ized electric drive smart center. 003E003D
The turn signal indi-
cator lamp(s) flashes
at double frequency. One of the turn signals is malfunctioning.
X
Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 180).
or
X Have the turn signal checked at an authorized electric drive
smart center as soon as possible. Drive system
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 00AC
The red coolant
temperature
warning lamp
illuminates. The coolant is too hot. The high-voltage battery and/or the
drive system are not cooled sufficiently.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.
X Switch off the drive system.
X Engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.
X Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized electric drive
smart center. 172
What to do if ...>> Practical hints.

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00ED
The yellow
drive diagnos-
tics indicator
lamp comes on
while driving. There may be a malfunction in the drive system.
X
Have the vehicle checked at an authorized electric drive
smart center immediately. 00ED
The red drive
diagnostics
warning lamp
comes on while
driving. There may be a malfunction in the drive system.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.
X Do not continue to drive.
X Switch off the drive system.
X Engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.
X Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized electric drive
smart center. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 0077
The yellow com-
bination low
tire pressure/
TPMS malfunc-
tion telltale
illuminates
continuously. The TPMS detects a loss of pressure in at least one tire.
X
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steer-
ing and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation
around you.
X Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required
(Y page 129).
If the tire inflation pressure in the respective tire(s) has
(have) been corrected, the combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale goes out after a few minutes of driving.
See also “Restarting the TPMS” (Y page 132).0077
The combina-
tion low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction
telltale flashes
60 seconds and
then stays illu-
minated. There is a malfunction in the TPMS.
X
Have the TPMS checked at an authorized electric drive smart
center.
After the malfunction has been remedied the combination low
tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after a few
minutes of driving. G
WARNING
Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure rec-
ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard. If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. What to do if ...
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Warning and indicator lamps in the overhead control panel
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0073006F
The passenger front
air bag off indicator
lamp illuminates and
remains illuminated
with the weight of a
typical adult or some-
one larger than a
small individual on
the passenger seat. There is a malfunction in the system.
X
Have the system checked at an authorized electric drive
smart center. 0073006F
The passenger front
air bag off indicator
lamp does not illumi-
nate or remains out
with the weight of a
typical 12‑month‑old
child in a standard
child restraint or less
on the passenger seat There is a malfunction in the system.
X
Have the system checked at an authorized electric drive
smart center. G
WARNING
If the 0073006Findicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight
of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the passenger seat, do not
have any passenger use the passenger seat until the system has been repaired. G
WARNING
If the 0073006Findicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of
a typical 12‑month‑old child in a standard child restraint or less on the passenger seat, do
not transport a child on the passenger seat until the system has been repaired. What to do if ...
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Loss of key
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions You lose a key. X
Have the key deactivated at an authorized electric drive
smart center.
X Report the loss of the key to your car insurance company
immediately.
X If necessary, have the mechanical lock replaced.
Your authorized electric drive smart center will be glad to
supply you with a replacement following an identity check. Acoustic warning signals
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions A warning signal
sounds while driving. You are driving with the parking brake engaged.
X
Release the parking brake (Y page 77).A warning signal
sounds when opening
the driver’s door. You have opened the driver’s door while the exterior lighting
is still switched on.
X
Turn the exterior lamp switch to position 003F.A warning signal
sounds. The door is opened while a gear is engaged with the drive sys-
tem running and neither the brake nor accelerator pedals are
depressed.
X
Close the driver’s and passenger door.
X Move the gear selector lever to park position P.
or
X Switch off the drive system. You open the driver’s door with the key in starter switch posi-
tion
0to remind you not to leave the key in the vehicle.
X Close the driver’s door.
or
X Remove the key from the starter switch. A warning signal
sounds. The seat belts are not fastened when the drive system is
started. For details, see seat belt telltale (Y page 168).
X Fasten your seat belts. 176
What to do if ...>> Practical hints.