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Service and Literature
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center has trained technicians and
Genuine smart Parts to service your vehicle
properly.
For expert advice and quality service,
contact an authorized electric drive smart
center.
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WARNING
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely
careful when performing any service work
or repairs. Improper or incomplete service
or the use of incorrect or inappropriate
parts or materials may damage the vehicle
or its equipment, which may in turn result
in personal injury.
If you have any questions about carrying out
any type of service, turn to the advice of an
authorized electric drive smart center.
We reserve the right to make changes in
design and equipment.
Therefore, information, illustrations and
descriptions in this Operator’s Manual
might differ from your vehicle.
Reprinting, translation and copying, even
of excerpts, is not permitted without our
prior authorization in writing.
Symbols
Trademarks
®
:
R Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG Inc.
R ESP ®
is a registered trademark of
Daimler.
R iPod ®
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Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other
countries.
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Operator’s Manual:
*O ptional equipment is identified with
an asterisk. Since standard equipment
varies between models, the
descriptions and illustrations in this
Operator’s Manual may differ slightly
from the actual equipment of your
vehicle. G
WARNING
Warning notices draw your attention to
hazards that may endanger your health or
life, or the health or life of others.
! Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.
i Helpful hints or further information
you may find useful.
X This symbol points to
instructions for you to follow.
X A number of these symbols
appearing in succession
indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
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can find additional information
on a topic within this Operator’s
Manual.
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warning or procedure which is
continued on the next page.
As at 10.02.2012

1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt battery Charging ................................ 192
Indicator lamp ........................ 164
Notes ..................................... 190
Removing and installing ............192 A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) .............44
Indicator lamp ........................ 160
Accessory weight .......................... 137
Accidents Air bags .................................. 31
Address change .............................. 14
Air bags ....................................... 31
Children .................................. 31
Front, driver and passenger ......... 34
Front, passenger ....................... 34
Head-thorax ............................. 35
Knee bag .................................. 35
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ..................... 26, 39
Safety guidelines ......................33
SRS indicator lamp ...................162
Thorax-pelvi s.......................... 36
Window curtain ......................... 36
Air conditioning with climate
control
Air distribution ....................... 98
Air recirculation mode ............... 99
Air vents ................................. 97
Air volume ............................... 99
Control panel ............................ 97
Defrosting ............................... 99
Notes ...................................... 95
Rear window defroster ................99
Switching on/off ....................... 97
Temperature ............................. 97
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) .......................138
Air vents ...................................... 97
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Ambient lighting* .......................... 65
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .........213, 214 Antiglare, Interior rear view
mirror
......................................... 59
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ......................... 46
Anti-theft warning system ...........47
Electronic immobilizer ..............46
Interior motion sensor ...............47
Tow-away alarm ......................... 47
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest ........................................ 57
Aspect ratio (tires) .......................138
Audio system ................................. 91
Basic ...................................... 92
Navigation/multimedia ..............92
Automatic headlamp mode ................62
Automatic locking .......................... 51
AUX socket .................................... 93 B
Backrest see Seats
Backup lamp ................................. 174
Bar (air pressure unit) ...................138
Batteries .................................... 190
Battery Jump starting .......................... 193
Battery (key)
Replacing the transmitter
battery ................................... 171
Battery coolant ............................. 119
Bead (tire) .................................. 138
Brake fluid .................................. 121
Checking ................................ 121
Brake lamp .................................. 174
Brake pedal ................................... 76
Brakes ........................................ 142
Parking brake ........................... 75
Warning lamp .......................... 160
Bulbs
Fron t..................................... 173
Rear ...................................... 174
Replacing ............................... 1724
Index

Driving and parking
Safety notes ............................. 74
Driving safety systems ....................44
ABS ........................................ 44
ESP ®
....................................... 45
Hydraulic brake assistant ...........46 E
ECO indicator ............................... 83
Electrical system Improper work on or
modifications ........................... 15
Power outlet ............................ 106
Electronic immobilizer ..................46
Electronic Power Steering see EPS
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
Emergency, in case of Hazard warning flasher ..........46, 66
Roadside Assistance ..................14
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control
Information label .................... 208
System warranties ......................12
Engine
Electronic s............................. 206
Starting .................................. 74
Turning off .............................. 77
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Warning lamp .......................... 163
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) ..45
Warning lamp .......................... 163
ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) ...31
Safet yguidelines ...................... 33
Exterior lamp switch ......................62
Exterior lighting Overview ................................ 173
Exterior rear view mirrors ..............59 F
First-aid kit ............................... 154
Flat tire ..................................... 180
Fluids Capacities .............................. 212 Fog lamps
................................ 65, 173
Front air bags see Air bags
Front compartment ......................... 117
Front lamps Overview ................................ 173
Fuse chart ................................... 201
Fuses .......................................... 198 G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ......138
Global locking/unlocking ................51
Glove box .................................... 103
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) .............138
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ..138 H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hazard warning flasher .................... 66
Headlamps Automatic headlamp mode ............ 62
Daytime running lamp mode .........63
High-beam flasher .....................64
High-beam headlamps ................. 64
Low-beam headlamps ..................62
Switch ..................................... 62
Head-thorax air bags ......................35
Heated exterior rear view mirrors .....59
Height adjustment Seats ...................................... 57
High-beam flasher ......................... 64
High-beam headlamps ................64, 173
Indicator lamp ........................ 164
High-mounted brake lamp ...............174
High-voltage battery Charg elevel gauge .................... 79
Charging (AC power socket) .........112
Charging (control system) ...........88
Charging (private wallbox) .........112 6
Index

Charging (public charging
station)
.................................. 114
Charging cable ........................ 112
Displaying available power .........82
ECO indicator ........................... 83
Intelligen tcharging
management ............................. 117
Introduction ........................... 108
Notes ..................................... 191
Problems with the charging
process .................................. 117
READY indicator ........................ 82
Warning label (wheel change) ......189
Warnin glamp .......................... 164
High-voltage disconnect device ........17
Hill-start assist system ..................78
Hydraulic brake assistant ................46
Hydroplaning ............................... 144I
Identification labels ....................208
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) .......................................... 209
Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle ......................... 52
Instrument cluster .....................21, 23
Illumination ............................ 80
Lamps, indicator and warnin g..... 159
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Intelligent charging management
High-voltage battery .................117
Interior motion sensor ....................47
Interior rear view mirror ................59
Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Rear window wiper .....................68
Windshield wipers .....................67 J
Jump-starting .............................. 193 K
Key ............................................. 50
Loss of ................................... 169
Replacing the transmitter
battery ................................... 171
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) .........138
Knee bag ...................................... 35 L
Labels ........................................ 208
Emission control information .....208
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ..................62
Switching on/off ....................... 62
Lamps, indicator and warning
12-volt-battery ........................ 164
ABS ....................................... 160
Brakes ................................... 160
Coolant temperature .................165
Drive diagnostics ....................166
EPS ........................................ 163
ESP ®
...................................... 163
Fog lamps ................................ 65
High-beam headlamps ...............164
High-voltage battery ................164
Low-beam headlamps .................164
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltal e................. 166
Overview (kilometers) ................24
Overview (miles) ....................... 22
Passenger front air bag off ....34, 168
Seat belt telltale ..................... 161
SRS ....................................... .162
Turn signals ............................ 165
License plate lamps .......................174
Lighting ...................................... 62
Ambient lighting* .....................65
Coming home function ................64
Daytime running lamp mode .........63
Exterior .................................. 62
Interior .................................. 66
Loading
see Vehicle loading Index
7

Wheel change
........................... 188
Winte rtires ...................... 140, 210
Tire speed rating ....................135, 139
Top tether see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ........................... 139
Tow-away alarm ............................. 47
Towing ........................................ 196
Traction ................................ 139, 144
Transmission Driving tips ............................. 78
Hill-start assist system ..............78
Shifting procedure ....................77
Transmission position indicator ....... 81
Transmitting power values ..............207
Traveling abroad .......................... 146
Tread (tires) ................................ 139
Tread depth (tires) ..................131, 140
Treadwear indicators (tires) .....131, 140
Turning off the engine ....................77
Turn signal lamps ......................... 173
Turn signals ................................. 64
Indicator lamps ....................... 165 U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .............................. 132, 140
Unlocking the vehicle .....................50
Manually ................................. 170
USB socket .................................... 93V
Vehicle Bulbs ..................................... 172
Care ...................................... 147
Identification Number (VIN) ...... .209
Locking/unlockin g.................... 50
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety ....................... 15
Towin g................................... 196
Unlocking/locking manually .......170
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 209
Vehicle lighting ........................... .62Vehicle loading
Instructions ............................ 104
Load limit .............................. 129
Roof rack ................................ 104
Terminology ............................ 137
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ....140
Vehicle specification ...................209
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care W
Warning signals Brake pads .............................. 170
Door ...................................... 169
Lighting ................................ 169
Parking .................................. 170
Parking brake .......................... 169
Seat belt reminder system ..... 161, 169
Warranty coverage ........................ 206
Warranty information ......................12
Washer fluid Mixing ratio ........................... 212
Refillin g............................... 120
Wipin g.................................... 68
Washer jet nozzles .........................1 80
Washing the vehicle ......................147
Wheel change ............................... 188
Wheels, sizes ............................... 210
Wheels, Tires and .......................... 122
Where will Ifind...?
First-aid kit ........................... 154
Tire repair kit ........................ 154
Window curtain air bags ..................36
Windshield Washer fluid ....................... 68, 212
Wipers .................................... 67
Windshield wipers .......................... 67
Adjusting washer jet nozzles ......180
Rain-ligh tsensor ...................... 67
Replacing wiper blades .............178
Winter driving
Driving instructions ................145
Snow chain s............................ 140
Tires ..................................... 140
Winter tires ........................... 140, 210 Index
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Product information
We recommend using Genuine smart Parts as
well as conversion parts and accessories
explicitly approved by smart for your
vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and special
suitability for smart vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in
individual cases an official approval or
authorization by governmental or other
agencies should exist. Use of such parts
and accessories could adversely affec tthe
safety, performance or reliability of your
vehicle. We strongly recommend that you
not use them.
Genuine smart Parts as well as conversion
parts and accessories approved by us are
available at your authorized electri cdrive
smart center. Due to the technical
requirements of the smart fortwo electric
drive and its high-voltage power systems,
the vehicle should be serviced only at an
authorized electric drive smart center. In
addition, you will receive comprehensive
information on permissible technical
modifications and expert installations on
the operation and maintenance of the smart
fortwo electric drive. Operator’s Manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great
deal of useful information. We urge you to
read it carefully and familiarize yourself
with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longe rservice life
of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in
this manual. Ignoring them could result in
damage to the vehicle or personal injury to
you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about the
operation of any equipment, your
authorized electric drive smart center
will be glad to demonstrate the proper
procedures.
We continuously strive to improve our
product, and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in design and equipment. Therefore,
information, illustrations and
descriptions in this Operator’s Manual
might differ from your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in
this manual, including operating
instructions wherever necessary. Since
they are special-order items, the
descriptions and illustrations herein may
vary slightly from the actual equipment of
your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are
not shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, your authorized electric drive
smart center will be glad to inform you of
correct care and operating procedures.
The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance/
Warranty Booklet (USA only) or Service/
Warranty Booklet (Canada only) are
important documents and should be kept
with the vehicle.
Warranty information
The smart USA Warranty booklet (USA only)
or the Warranty booklet (Canada only)
contains detailed information about the
warranties covering your smart,
including:
R smart USA Limited Warranty (USA only)
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Canada
only) 12
>> Introduction.

Instrument cluster (miles)
Miles
Instrument cluster (U.S. vehicles)
Function Page
0002
Speedometer
0003
Right indicator and
warning lamp display
22
002B
Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination
80
Adjusting ambient
lighting*
65
002A
Multifunction display
81 Function Page
0028
Center indicator and
warning lamp display
22
0029
Resetting trip odometer 85
Resetting trip computer 86
0018
Left indicator and
warning lamp display
22Instrument cluster (miles)
21>> At a glance.
* optional

Instrument cluster (kilometers)
Kilometers
Instrument cluster (Canada vehicles)
Function Page
0002
Speedometer
0003
Right indicator and
warning lamp display
24
002B
Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination
80
Adjusting ambient
lighting*
65
002A
Multifunction display
81 Function Page
0028
Center indicator and
warning lamp display
24
0029
Resetting trip odometer 85
Resetting trip computer 86
0018
Left indicator and
warning lamp display
24Instrument cluster (kilometers)
23>> At a glance.
* optional

Contact an authorized electric drive
smart center.
R Sit properly belted in a position that is
as upright as possible with your back
against the seat backrest.
R Do not lean on the armrests or lift
yoursel ffrom the seat by using the handle
over the door as this may cause the OCS to
be unable to correctly approximate the
occupant weight category.
R Only have the seat repaired or replaced
by an authorized electric drive smart
center.
R Read and observe all warnings in this
chapter.
Self-test Occupant Classification
System After turning the key in the starter switch
to position 1or 2, the 00090007
indicator lamp located in the center
console illuminates. If an adult occupant
is properly sitting on the passenger seat
and the system senses the occupant as being
an adult, the 00090007indicator
lamp will illuminate and go out after
approximately 4 seconds.
If the seat is not occupied and the system
senses the passenger seat as being empty,
the 00090007indicator lamp will
illuminate and not go out. G
WARNING
If the 00090007indicator lamp does
not illuminate immediately after
switching on the drive system, the system
is not functioning. You must contact an
authorized electric drive smart center
before seating any child on the passenger
seat.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (Y page 168). G
WARNING
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it
reduces the effectiveness of the Occupant
Classification System. The bottom of the
child seat must make full contact with the
passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly
mounted child seat could cause injuries to
the child in case of an accident, instead of
increasing protection for the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of child seats. Children in the vehicle
If an infant or child is traveling with you
in the vehicle:
X Secure the child using an infant or child
restraint appropriate to the age and size
of the child.
X Make sure the infant or child is properly
secured at all times while the vehicle is
in motion. G
WARNING
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in achild
restraint system. The children could
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or
cold
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint
system’s metal parts, for example, could
become very hot, and the child could be
burned on these parts.
If children open a door, they could
R injure other persons
R get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following
traffic 40
Occupant safety>> Safety.

2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be foun
dinthe
battery case.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS‑210 of
Industr yCanada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference, and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case. Driving safety systems
Introduction
G
WARNING
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
R Excessive speed, especially in turns
R Wet and slippery road surfaces
R Following another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in
this section cannot reduce these risks or
prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle.
Always adapt your driving style to the
prevailing road and weather and traffic conditions and keep a safe distance to
other road users and objects on the street.
i In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the ABS, the hydraulic
brake assistant, and the ESP ®
is only
achieved with winter tires (Y page 140)
or snow chains* as required. Antilock Brake System (ABS)
G
WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm,
steady brake pedal pressure instead.
Pumping the brake pedal defeats the
purpose of the ABS and significantly
reduces braking effectiveness.
The Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) regulates
the brake pressure so that the wheels do not
lock during braking. This allows you to
maintain the ability to steer your vehicle.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will
respond even to light brake pressure.
The ABS indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster (Y page 22) comes on when you
switch on the ignition. It goes out when the
drive system is active.
Braking At the instant one of the wheels is about to
lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in
the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is
regulating the brake pressure.
X
Keep firm and steady pressure on the
brake pedal while experiencing the
pulsation.
Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure
yields the advantages provided by the ABS,
namely braking power and the ability to
steer the vehicle.
A pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions
and functions as a reminder to take extra
care while driving. 44
Driving safety systems>> Safety.
* optional