SMART FORTWO COUPE 2015 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: SMART, Model Year: 2015, Model line: FORTWO COUPE, Model: SMART FORTWO COUPE 2015Pages: 222, PDF Size: 5.02 MB
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>> Practical hints.Where will I find ... .......................... 160
Display messages ............................
.161
What to do if ... ...............................1 66
Unlocking/locking manually ............... 177
Replacing transmitter battery ............ 178
Replacing bulbs ...............................1 79
Replacing wiper blades ..................... 185
Flat tire ........................................ 187
Wheel change .................................. 195
Batteries ....................................... 197
Jump starting .................................2 00
Towing .......................................... 203
Fuses ............................................ 205
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Where will I find ...
Tire repair kit
The tire repair kit is located in the
passenger footwell under the carpet. X
Insert a suitable object such as a coin
into the slot of carpet holder :.
X Turn carpet holder :counterclockwise.
X Lift the carpet. ;
Tire repair kit
The following is included:
R Tire sealant container
R Electric air pump with filler hose
R Sticker
R Operating instructions label (on the
inside of the tire repair kit lid)
i The tire sealant container is located
below the tire repair kit. G
WARNING
The tire repair kit is a limited repair
device. In case of a breakdown caused by a
flat tire, read through the section flat tire carefully. When using the tire repair kit
follow the instructions in this section.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in severe injury or death. 160
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Display messages
The following display messages appear in the multifunction display (Y page 83).
You can confirm certain display messages.
X Confirming messages: Press the OK button on the control lever briefly (Y page 83).Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions ?
Switch Off Engine Switch Off Engine The coolant is too hot.
In addition, the
?warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up and a warning signal sounds.
X Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so.
X Switch off the drive system immediately.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Make sure the air supply for the radiator is uninterrupted.
X Only start the drive system again after the display message
disappears. You could otherwise damage the drive system. $
(USA only)
J (Canada only)
Release Parking Release Parking
Brake Brake You are driving with the parking brake engaged.
In addition, the $(USA only), J(Canada only) warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and a warning signal sounds.
X Release the parking brake. $
(USA only)
J (Canada only)
Brake System See
Brake System See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual There is a slight malfunction in the vacuum supply of the brak-
ing system.
X When braking, continue to depress the brake pedal.
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. $
(USA only)
J (Canada only)
Brake Malfunction
Brake Malfunction
Y Service Required
Service Required There is a serious malfunction in the vacuum supply of the
braking system.
In addition, a warning signal sounds.
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. 5
Shift Shift
to
toN
Nor
or P
Pto
to
Start
Start You have attempted to start the engine while the automatic
transmission was in reverse gear
Ror drive position D.
X Shift the automatic transmission into park position Por
neutral position N.
X Make sure that Nor Pis shown in the multifunction display. Display messages
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
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MSolutions 5
Transmission Not Transmission Not
in P in P The driver's door is open and the gear selector lever is in
position
R,Nor D.
In addition, a warning signal sounds. X Move the gear selector lever to P.5
Malfunction Serv. Malfunction Serv.
Req. Req. There is a malfunction in the coolant compressor or in the
heating/coolant circuit.
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. 5
Battery Power Too Battery Power Too
Low Low The outside temperature is too low. The full battery capacity is
not available.
The vehicle does not start.
X Charge the high‑voltage battery (Y page 112).ÿ
High-voltage Bat‐ High-voltage Bat‐
tery at Reserve tery at Reserve
Level Level The high‑voltage battery has reached reserve level.
X Charge the high‑voltage battery (Y page 112).*
Charge HV Battery Charge HV Battery
Immediately Immediately The charge level of the high‑voltage battery is below 5 %.
In addition, a warning signal sounds.
X Charge the high‑voltage battery (Y page 112).N
Engine Engine
Restart
Restart Not
Not
Possible
Possible There is a serious malfunction in the drive system. The drive
system can no longer be started.
In addition, a warning signal sounds.
X Do not restart the drive system.
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. N
High-Voltage Sys‐ High-Voltage Sys‐
tem tem
Y Service Required
Service Required There is a malfunction in the drive system, the electric motor
or the high‑voltage battery. There is a high‑voltage safety
problem.
In addition, the Nwarning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up and a warning signal sounds.
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. þ
Reduce Reduce
YSpeed Speed The vehicle speed exceeds 84 mph (135 kmh).
In addition, a warning signal sounds.
X Reduce the speed.
The message disappears. 162
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
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Drive System Drive System
Y Service Required Service Required There is a malfunction in the drive system, the electric motor
or the high‑voltage battery.
In addition, the yellow þwarning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. þ
Drive System Drive System
Y Switch
Switch Engine
EngineOff
Off There is a malfunction in the drive train. If the drive system
continues to run, the drive train can become damaged.
In addition, the red
þwarning lamp in the instrument clus-
ter lights up and a warning signal sounds.
X Switch off the drive system.
X Do not continue driving.
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. *
Do Not Tow Do Not Tow
(Away)
(Away) Either the drive or the high‑voltage system is faulty.
In addition, the
Nwarning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
X It is recommended to have the vehicle transported by a
qualified specialist workshop.
Do not tow the vehicle on its own wheels. *
Charging Charging
Not
NotPossi‐
Possi‐
ble
ble There is a malfunction in the on-board charger. The high‑volt-
age battery cannot be charged.
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. *
Parking Lock Inac‐ Parking Lock Inac‐
tive tive The gear selector lever is in position
P, but the parking lock is
not detected.
In addition, a warning signal sounds.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Move the gear selector lever to another position, e.g. to R.
X Move the gear selector lever to Pagain. Ö
Driver´s Door Ajar Driver´s Door Ajar The driver’s door is open.
X Close the driver’s door. Ø
Door Ajar Door Ajar The passenger door is open.
X
Close the passenger door. Õ
Tailgate Open Tailgate Open A tailgate or the rear soft top
9
is open.
X Close the tailgates or the rear soft. 9
cabriolet only. Display messages
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Charge Cable Con‐ Charge Cable Con‐
nected nected The charging cable is inserted in the vehicle power socket. The
vehicle cannot be moved.
In addition, a warning signal sounds.
X To drive off, remove the charging cable from the vehicle
power socket and stow the cable in the vehicle. Ready to Charge Ready to Charge
The vehicle is prepared for the high‑voltage battery to be
charged. It may take 30 seconds for the charging process to
begin.
Malfunction Malfunction
Despite the charging cable being correctly inserted in the
vehicle power socket, the high‑voltage battery does not
charge. There is a malfunction in the on-board charger.
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. No Charge No Charge
The voltage on the vehicle power socket is too low.
X Check whether the charging cable is inserted correctly in
the power sockets of both the vehicle and the power source. If necessary, unplug the charging cable from both sockets and
reinsert it.
If, afterwards, the message is still displayed:
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
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Check Check
Tire
TirePressure
Pressure The tire inflation pressure in at least one tire is signifi-
cantly below the reference value.
X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steer-
ing and braking maneuvers.
X Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as required
(Y page 130).
X If necessary, change the wheel (Y page 195).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.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly underinflated. 164
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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
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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
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Brake
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions ò
(USA only)
! (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. ò
(USA only)
! (Canada only)
The ABS indicator
lamp illuminates
together with the
brake warning lamp
$ (USA only) or
J (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
M MSolutions $
(USA only)
J (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
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MSolutions 7
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. 7
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. 7
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
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