2008 SMART FORTWO COUPE fuel
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Opening and closing
>> Controls.
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USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow
ing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful inter
ference, and
(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.
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Canada only:
This device complies with RSS210 of Industry
Canada. 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.
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The remote control has an operating range
of approximately 50 ft (15 meters).
This can fluctuate greatly as a consequence of
local conditions (reflective or absorbing
objects) and interference emitted by other
radiotransmission systems. Similarly, the
operating range fluctuates in line with the
direction from which the remote control is
activated.
To prevent theft, however, it is advisable to
only unlock the vehicle when you are in close
proximity to it.
Locking and unlocking from the
outside> Selective unlocking: Press button
©
on
the key once. All turn signal lamps flash
once.
The antitheft warning system* is disarmed.
The driver’s door and the fuel filler flap are
unlocked.
•Global unlocking: Press button
©
on the
key twice. All turn signal lamps flash once
again. The passenger door and the tailgate
are unlocked in addition to the driver’s
door and the fuel filler flap.
> Global locking: Press button
ª
on the key.
With the doors, the tailgate(s), and the fuel
filler flap closed the turn signal lamps flash
three times.
The antitheft warning system* is armed.
The indicator lamp on the central locking
switch (
page 85) flashes.
The interior and exterior
1 lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
1 Vehicles with rainlight sensor* only.
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Instrument cluster
136
>> Controls.
Multifunction displayThe following displays and indicators appear
in the multifunction display:1
Status indicator with:
• Trip odometer display
• Maintenance service interval display
• Reserve fuel display
2
Main odometer display or when active
distance to next maintenance service
3
Transmission position indicator
4
Digital clock
5
Outside temperature display
6
Fuel level displayMultifunction display illumination
The multifunction display illumination comes
on when the starter switch is in position1.
It goes out after approximately 30 seconds
when the starter switch is in position0.
For adjusting the multifunction display
illumination, see "Adjusting instrument clus
ter illumination“ (
page 141).Fuel level display/reserve fuel indicator
Fuel level display
The fuel level display shows the tank's fuel
level with the aid of eight segments. The num
ber of dark segments indicates the fuel level
in the tank.
If all eight segments are dark, the tank is full. P54.32517431
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Warning!
No messages will be displayed if either
the instrument cluster or the multifunc
tion display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving condi
tions, such as speed, outside tempera
ture, or warning/indicator lamps. Driving
characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do
so with added caution. Visit an authorized
smart center as soon as possible.P54.32517631
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Instrument cluster
>> Controls.
137
Reserve fuel indicator
You are driving on reserve fuel if there are no
more than 1.0 US gal (3.78 l) of fuel in the
tank.
If this occurs,
• the fuel pump symbol in the fuel level
display flashes
• the reserve fuel indicator shows the fuel
level in the tank at exactly 0.1 US gal (0.5 l)
Transmission position indicator
The following information is displayed in the
transmission position indicator:
• Current gear selector lever position
• Current engaged gear (when manual
gearshifting selected)i
A flashing
in the display indicates that
the gear selector lever is in position R but the
reverse gear is not engaged. Stop the vehicle
to let the reverse gear engage.When manual gearshifting is selected:
Display
Function
Gear selector lever in park
positionP
Gear selector lever in
positionR (Reverse gear
engaged)
Gear selector lever in neutral
positionN
Gear selector lever in drive
positionD
Display
Function
First gear engaged
Second gear engaged
Third gear engaged
Fourth gear engaged
Fifth gear engaged
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Instrument cluster
138
>> Controls.
Selecting display for status
indicatorYou can select the information to be displayed
in the status indicator:
• Trip odometer display (
page 139)
• Maintenance service interval display
(
page 139)
• Reserve fuel indicator (
page 140)
1
Selecting display for status indicator/
setting the clock/activating maintenance
service interval display
2
Setting the clock/adjusting instrument
cluster illuminationDigital clock
> Activating time setting: Press right
button
2 (page 138) for approximately
five seconds.
The colon in the digital clock starts
flashing.
> Setting the time in 1 minute increments:
Press left button
1 or right button
2
(
page 138) repeatedly until the desired
time is set.>Setting the time quickly: Press left
button
1 or right button
2 (page 138)
for longer than one second.
The setting speed accelerates.
> Setting the time in 10 minute increments:
Press left button
1 or right button
2
(
page 138) for longer than five seconds.
The time is set in 10 minute increments.
>Confirm time setting: Refrain from pressing
either left button
1 or right button
2
(
page 138) for more than five seconds.
The colon in the digital clock stops flashing.
The time is set.
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The digital clock in the multifunction
display is not synchronized with the cockpit
clock*.
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Instrument cluster
140
>> Controls. Reserve fuel indicator
> Selecting reserve fuel indicator: Press left
button
1 (page 138) repeatedly until the
reserve fuel indicator appears in the status
indicator.
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The reserve fuel indicator is only
displayed when driving on reserve fuel.
For more information on the reserve fuel indi
cator, see "Fuel level display/reserve fuel in
dicator" (
page 136).
Auxiliary instruments*1
Tachometer
2
Cockpit clock
Tachometer*
The tachometer can be turned by
approximately 90°.
The tachometer illumination comes on when
you turn the key in the starter switch in
position1.
The tachometer displays the engine speed in
units of 1000 rpm.
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Do not hang any objects on the
tachometer.
This could cause the tachometer to be torn
from its mountings and damage it.
Cockpit clock*
The cockpit clock can be turned by
approximately 90°.
The cockpit clock illumination comes on when
you turn the key in starter switch to position1
and the parking lamps are switched on. P68.10361631
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Air conditioning with climate control*
152
>> Controls.
Setting the temperaturei
You should raise or lower the temperature
setting in small increments, preferably
starting at 70°F (21°C).
> Increasing or decreasing: Push tempera
ture control
6 up or down.
The selected temperature is set.
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To achieve a lower temperature setting
more quickly, activate the air recirculation
mode (
page 153).
Adjusting air distributionYou can adjust the air distribution using air
distribution control
5.
The following symbols are found on the air
distribution control:>Turn air distribution control
5 to the
desired symbol.
The air distribution is controlled depending
on the position of the air distribution con
trol.
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You can also turn the air distribution
control to a position between two symbols.
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Do not turn the air distribution control
permanently to positionP. The air condi
tion switches on independently of other set
tings. The indicator lamp on switch
2 then
does not come on.
The vehicle’s fuel consumption increases and
the driving performance may be influenced.
Symbol
Function
P
Directs air to the windshield
and side windows
Y
Directs air to the footwells and
air distribution is reduced at
the center and side air vents
a
Directs air through the center
and side air vents
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Loading and storing
>> Controls.
163
The gross vehicle weight which is the weight
of the vehicle including fuel, 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 Bpillar (
page 293). 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 vehicle are indicated on the
certification label which can be found on the
driver’s door Bpillar (
page 293).
For more information, see "Tire and Loading
Information" (
page 185).
The handling characteristics of a fully loaded
vehicle depend greatly on the load distribu
tion. It is therefore recommended to load the
vehicle with the heaviest items being placed
towards the front of the vehicle.Please pay attention to and comply with the
following instructions when loading the
vehicle and transporting cargo:
• Always place items being carried against
seat backrests, and fasten them as securely
as possible.
• The heaviest portion of the cargo should
always be kept as low as possible against
seat backrests.
• Do not stack loads higher than the top edge
of the head restraints.
• Make sure that no luggage/cargo items can
get above or next to the driver’s and/or
passenger seat into the passenger com
partment.
• Make sure that luggage/cargo is properly
secured.
• Always use, if so equipped, cargo net* when
transporting cargo.
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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.
Page 170 of 314
At the gas station
>> Operation
169 Refueling
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Do not put diesel in vehicles with gasoline
engines. Do not mix gasoline with diesel. Even
small quantities of diesel will damage the in
jection system. Damage caused by adding die
sel will not be covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
If diesel has mixed with gasoline, do not start
the engine. Otherwise the catalytic converter
will be irreparably damaged.
Contact an authorized smart center or Road
side Assistance immediately and have the ve
hicle towed.
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Damage resulting from mixing gasoline
with diesel fuel is not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
The fuel filler flap is located on the passenger
side towards the rear.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the key
automatically locks/unlocks the fuel filler flap.
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In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, or the opening
mechanisms is clamping, contact Roadside As
sistance or an authorized smart center.
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Opening the fuel filler flap
2
Tether
3
Fuel type label
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Warning!
Gasoline is highly flammable and poison
ous. It burns violently and can cause
serious personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Never allow fire, sparks, flame, or com
bustible materials near gasoline!
Direct skin contact with gasoline and the
inhalation of gasoline vapors are damag
ing to your health.