length SMART FORTWO COUPE ELECTRIC DRIVE 2013 Owners Manual

not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
Tire speed rating
Regardless of the tire speed rating, local
speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent
driving speeds appropriate to prevailing
conditions. 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.
Make sure your tires have the required tire
speed rating as specified for your vehicle
in the “Technical data section”
(Y page 210), for example when purchasing
new tires.
For information on how to identify the tire
speed rating on a tire’s sidewall, see “Tire
size designation, load and speed rating”
(Y page 134).
If you are uncertain about the correct
reading of the information given on a
tire’s sidewall, any authorized electric
drive smart center will be glad to assist
you.
i For information on speed ratings for
winter tires, see “All-seaso nand winter
tires” (Y page 135). Winter driving instructions
The most important rule for slippery or icy
roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid
abrupt acceleration, braking and steering
maneuvers. For information on driving with snow
chains*, see “Snow chains*” (Y
page 140).
Road salts and chemicals can adversely
affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal
force may becom enecessary to produce the
normal braking effect.
Depressing the brake pedal periodically
when traveling at length on salt-strewn
roads can bring road-salt-impaired
braking efficiency back to normal.
If the vehicle is parked after being driven
on salt-treated roads, the braking
efficiency should be tested as soon as
possible after driving is resumed. G
WARNING
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking
maneuvers. G
WARNING
The outside temperature display is not
designed to serve 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.
For more information, see “Winter driving”
(Y page 140). Standing water
Do not drive through flooded areas or water
of unknown depth. Before driving through
water, determine its depth. Never
accelerate before driving into water.
If you must drive through standing water,
drive slowly to prevent water from entering
R the front compartment
R the engine compartment
R the passenger compartment Driving instructions
145>> Operation.
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Retrofitting electrica
land electronic
devices
Electrical and electronic devices can
endanger vehicle operating safety.
! Damage or consequential damage due to
retrofitting a device in the vehicle is
not covered by smart’s warranty.
If you install telephones or radio
transmitters in the vehicle you must have
such retrofits approved. smart approves
the installation of telephones and radio
devices if the work is done professionally
and the device is connected to a low-
reflection exterior antenna.
The transmitting power of the telephone or
radio must not exceed the following
maximum values. Frequency range
(band) Maximum
transmitting
power (Watts)
Short wave
(<50 MHz) 100
2 m wavelength 50
0.7
mw avelength 35
0.25 m wavelength 10
G
WARNING
Radio transmitters can interfere with the
vehicle’s electronic system, endanger the
operating safety of the vehicle and thus
your own safety, if
R there is no external antenna
R the external antenna is not low-
reflection
R the external antenna is incorrectly
installed
Excessive electromagnetic radiation can
damage your health and that of others.
Using an external antenna addresses and
considers the concerns currently being
discussed in scientific circles about the health hazards possibly posed by
electromagnetic fields.
Because of this, have the external antenna
installed exclusively at a qualified
specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required, e.g. at a
smart center. In particular, work relevant
to safety or on safety-related systems must
be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD)
The on-board diagnostics socket is located
inside the vehicle on the right side of the
left footwell. 0002
On-board diagnostics socket Drive system diagnostics connections
The drive system diagnostics connections
are located on the passenger side in the
cargo compartment. Drive system and high-voltage system electronics
207>> Technical data. Z

Example certification label (Canada vehicles)
0003
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
002B Paintwork code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
can be found in the following locations:
R on the certification label on the driver’s
door B‑pillar (Y page 208)
R on the rear right on the cargo
compartment floor (Y page 209)
R in the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 208)
X Open the cargo compartment.
X Fold back the carpet. 0002
VIN (on the cargo compartment floor) Vehicle specification
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized electric
drive smart center for the corresponding
data of all special bodies and special
equipment. Main dimensions
Overall vehicle
length
107.4 in (2 727 mm)
Overall vehicle
width
11 69.0 in (1 752 mm)
Overall vehicle
height
62.1 in (1 555 mm)
Wheelbase
73.5 in (1 867 mm)
Turning circle
28.7 ft (8.75 m)
Weights
Cargo
compartment load
max. 110 lb (50 kg)
Roof load
None
This vehicle is not intended to carry items
on its roof. Thus roof rails and any roof-
mounted devices must not be used.
G
WARNING
No racks or loads may be secure dto the roof
of the vehicle, as
R the panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
injuring persons
R this can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents
R the rack and/or the load could detach and
through this cause an accident or other
people could be injured by the load and/
or rack that has fallen off
11 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out. Vehicle specification
209>> Technical data.
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