towing SMART FORTWO COUPE ELECTRIC DRIVE 2015 Owners Manual

Replacing bulbs ....................... 179
Replacing transmitter battery .... 178
Replacing wiper blades ............. 185
Towing ................................... 203
Unlocking/locking manually ....... 177
Warning and indicator
lamps ............................... 166, 175
What to do if ............................ 166
Where will I find...? ................. 160
Problems with your vehicle .............. 18
Product information ....................... 13
Production options weight .............. 145
PSI (air pressure unit) ................... 145Q
QR code Rescue card .............................. 20 R
Radio .......................................... 95
Radio transmitters ........................ 152
Rain-light sensor .......................... 69
READY indicator ............................ 87
Rear lamps
Overview ................................ 181
Rear window defroster ................... 103
Rear window wiper/washer ............... 70
Replacing wiper blade .............. 185
Recommended tire inflation pres-
sure ..................................... 128, 145
Remote control
see Key
Replacing bulbs ............................ 179
Reporting safety defects .................. 18
Rescue card .................................. 20
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety
Rims ..................................... 145, 216
Roadside Assistance ....................... 15
Roof
see Soft top system S
Safety Driving safety systems ............... 46
Occupant safety ......................... 30 Reporting defects ...................... 18
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Saving energy .............................. 149
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 ................................. 168
Seat heating ................................. 60
Seating capacity .......................... 134
Seats ........................................... 58
Adjustment ............................... 58
Armrest ................................... 59
Heating ................................... 60
Passenger seat .......................... 59
Self-test
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) .................................... 41
SRS ......................................... 30
Service
see Maintenance
Service and warranty
Booklet ................................. .212
Service flap ................................. 123
Service life (tires) ....................... 137
Service, parts .............................. 212
Setting the departure time (Control
system) ....................................... .90
Setting the maximum charge current
(Control system) ............................. 92
Side marker lamps .........................180
Side windows
Operation ................................ 75
Sidewall (tires) ........................... .145
Signs and labels ........................... 214
smart surround sound system ............. 97
Snow chains ................................. 146
Snow tires
see Winter tires
Soft top system .............................. 70
Cleaning the soft top fabric ....... 157
Locking rear soft top manually .... 178
Mounting the side rails .............. 74 Index
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Snow chains ...........................
.146
Speed rating ................ 141, 145, 151
Storing .................................. 138
Temperature ......................1 29, 139
Terminology ........................... .143
Tire Identification Number .. 142, 145
Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem (TPMS) .............................. 130
Traction ..................... 138, 145, 150
Tread ..................................... 145
Tread depth ....................... 137, 146
Treadwear indicators .......... 137, 146
Vehicle maximum load on ........... 146
Wheel change ........................... 195
Winter tires ......................1 46, 216
Top tether
see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ........................... 145
Tow-away alarm .............................49
Towing ....................................... 203
Traction ................................ 145, 150
Transmission
Driving tips ............................. 81
Hill-start assist system .............. 81
Shifting procedure .................... 79
Transmission position indicator ...... 84
Transmitting power values .............. 213
Traveling abroad .......................... 153
Tread (tires) ................................ 145
Tread depth (tires) .................. 137, 146
Treadwear indicators (tires) ..... 137, 146
Turn signal lamps .........................1 80
Turn signals ................................. 66
Indicator lamps ....................... 172
Turning off the engine .................... 79U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .............................. 138, 146
Unlocking the vehicle ..................... 52
Manually ................................. 177
USB socket .................................... 96 V
Vehicle Bulbs .................................... .179 Care ...................................... 153
Data acquisition ....................... 19
Identification Number (VIN) ....... 215
Locking/unlocking .................... 52
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety ....................... 16
Towing ................................... 203
Unlocking/locking manually ....... 177
Vehicle Homepage
Data protection ........................ 121
Functions ............................... 121
General information .................1 20
Internet connection .................. 122
Personal area .......................... 121
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 215
Vehicle lighting ........................... .64
Vehicle loading
Instructions ............................ 108
Load limit .............................. 134
Roof rack ................................ 108
Terminology ............................ 143
Vehicle maximum load on the tire .... 146
Vehicle specification ................... 215
Vehicle washing
see Vehicle care W
Warning signals Brake pads .............................. 177
Door ...................................... 176
Lighting ................................. 176
Parking .................................. 177
Parking brake .......................... 176
Seat belt reminder system .... 168, 176
Warranty coverage ......................... 212
Warranty information ......................13
Washer fluid
Mixing ratio ........................... 218
Refilling ................................ 126
Wiping .................................... 70
Washer jet nozzles .........................187
Washing the vehicle ......................153
Wheel change ...............................1 95
Wheels, sizes ............................... 216
Wheels, Tires and .......................... 127 Index
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this reason, please make sure that the
charging cable is only stowed in the
intended location. X
Opening: Open the tailgates.
X Pull handle :on the inside of the tail-
gate backward.
X Lift up the storage compartment cover.
X Closing: Close storage compartment
cover :.
X Press on the “PRESS” marking in the mid-
dle of storage compartment cover :
until it engages audibly.
X Close the tailgates (Y page 55).Loading instructions
G
WARNING
Transport heavy or hard objects in the
cargo compartment, not in the passenger
compartment.
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible using fastening mate- rials appropriate for the weight and size of
the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items may be thrown
around inside the vehicle, causing injury
to vehicle occupants. G
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a col- lision or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put
luggage or cargo in the cargo compartment if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo
higher than the seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will
help to prevent stored objects from being
thrown about and injuring vehicle occu-
pants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident G
WARNING
No racks or loads may be secured to 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 G
WARNING
Do not store any flammable substances
inside the vehicle that could ignite and
start a fire. G
WARNING
The manufacturer has not approved your
vehicle for towing a trailer. A trailer can
permanently impair driving safety.
The gross vehicle weight which is the
weight of the vehicle including tools,
installed accessories, passengers, and
luggage/cargo must never exceed the load
limit and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) for your vehicle as specified on the placard located on the driver’s door B‑pil-
lar (Y page 214). In addition, the load must
be distributed in such a way so that the
weight on each axle never exceeds the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and
rear axle. The GVWR and GAWR for your vehi-
cle are indicated on the certification 108
Loading and storing>> Controls.
* optional

>> 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

X
Remove the jumper cables from negative terminals =and ?first.
X Remove the jumper cables from positive terminals :and ;.
You can now switch on the headlamps.
X Remount the positive terminal cover.
X Have the 12-volt battery checked at the nearest authorized electric drive smart center.
i Please keep in mind that it will take quite some time to charge the 12-volt battery.
When you switch off the drive system after driving a short distance, you may not be able to start it again.
Charge the 12-volt battery completely as soon as possible. Towing
About towing
This section offers information on towing
methods for breakdown situations and
emergency towing. Recommended towing method - Break-
down situation
! To prevent damage during transport, do
not tie down the vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts — use only wheel straps to position and hold down the vehicle.
Improper tie down on a flatbed carrier
truck or trailer can damage suspension
parts and body panels.
smart recommends that the vehicle be
transported with all wheels off the ground
using a flatbed carrier truck or appropri- ate wheel lift/dolly equipment.
Always have your vehicle transported:
R when the Nwarning lamp for the high-
voltage system lights up in the instru-
ment cluster
R when the Do not tow (away)
Do not tow (away) message
appears in the instrument cluster
R when the multifunction display is inop-
erative R
when one or several of the following
warning lamps light up:
- þ Drive diagnostics (red)
- # 12‑Volt battery
D Power steering
R if the brake pedal already starts to pul-
sate just after towing begins
R if you have to transport the vehicle over
long distances
X Switch off the tow‑away protection* and
interior motion sensor* (Y page 50). Emergency towing
When circumstances do not permit the rec-
ommended towing method, the vehicle may
be towed with all wheels on the ground
using a strap or tow bar connected to
another vehicle. Only tow the vehicle as far as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a
safe location where the recommended tow-
ing method can be employed. G
WARNING
If circumstances require towing the vehi-
cle with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:
R the drive system will not run
R there is a malfunction in the brake sys-
tem
R there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system Towing
203>> Practical hints.
* optional Z

A tow bar is necessary to adequately control
the towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheelson the ground, make sure the gear selector
lever is in neutral position Nand the igni-
tion is switched on. G
WARNING
With the drive system inactive, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to
keep in mind that a considerably higher
degree of effort is necessary to brake and
steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving
accordingly.
! The vehicle may be towed only for dis-
tances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Otherwise, the electric drive or the
high-voltage system could be damaged.
! Do not tow other vehicles.
Otherwise, the drive system or compo-
nents of the high-voltage system could be damaged.
! Do not tow the vehicle with the front
axle raised. Doing so may cause serious
damage to the brake system which is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
! Before towing the vehicle observe the
following instructions:
R Do not tow with sling-type equipment
attached to suspension parts. This may cause damage to the supports if towing on a bumpy road.
R Towing the vehicle should only be done
using the properly installed towing
eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow
rope, or tow rod to the vehicle chassis, frame, or suspension parts.
! Make sure the gear selector lever is in
neutral position Nwhile towing the
vehicle. Doing otherwise may result in
significant drive train damage. !
Towing the vehicle with a luggage rack*
mounted is not permissible. The vehicle
must not be towed by the luggage rack*.
i If the 12-volt battery is disconnected
or discharged, the gear selector lever
will remain locked in park position P.
Contact an authorized electric drive
smart center for assistance or call Road-
side Assistance.
Towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt is located in the
passenger footwell under the carpet.
X Unscrew the carpet holder in the
passenger footwell (Y page 160).
X Lift the carpet. X
Take out towing eye bolt :.
Installing towing eye bolt
The towing eye bolt can be screwed into
threaded holes which are located behind
covers on the front and rear bumper. Front cover204
Towing>> Practical hints.
* optional

Rear covers
X Remove respective cover :or; using a
suitable object to reveal the threaded
hole for the towing eye bolt.
X Screw towing eye bolt in clockwise to its
stop and tighten with a suitable object. G
WARNING
For safety reasons, recovery or lashing
down of the vehicle by means of the towing
eye is not allowed. Failure to observe this
could result in the towing eye being ripped out of its mounting and people being
injured.
Towing the vehicle X
Engage the parking brake.
X Connect the strap or tow bar to the towing
eye.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
pressed.
X Move the gear selector lever to neutral
position N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Switch on the hazard warning flasher.
X Release the parking brake.
Wait for at least 2 minutes after the vehicle
has been towed until start working on the
vehicle. Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve
to switch off malfunctioning power cir-
cuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and sys-
tems secured by that fuse will stop operat- ing. G
WARNING
Only use fuses approved by smart with the
specified amperage for the system in ques- tion and do not attempt to repair or bridge
a blown fuse this may cause an overload
leading to a fire, and/or cause damage to
electrical components and/or systems.
Contact an authorized electric drive smart center if you encounter any electrical
problems.
! A blown fuse must be replaced by an
appropriate spare fuse (recognizable by
its color or the fuse rating given on the
fuse) of the amperage recommended in
the fuse chart. Any smart center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.
If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have
the cause determined and rectified at an
authorized electric drive smart center.
Before replacing fuses: R Engage the parking brake.
R Make sure the gear selector lever is in
park position P.
R Turn off all electrical accessories.
R Switch off the drive system.
R Remove the key from the starter switch. Replacing a fuse
The fuse box is located on the driver’s side below the dashboard. Fuses
205>> Practical hints. Z