2008 SMART FORTWO COUPE headlamp

Lighting
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>> Controls. Parking lamps
You can switch on and off the parking lamps
with exterior lamp switch using the manual
headlamp mode.
>Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp switch
to positionC.
The parking lamps come on.
The following lamps also come on:
• Tail lamps
• License plate lamps
• Side marker lamps
Low beam headlamps
You can switch on and off the low beam
headlamps with exterior lamp switch using the
manual headlamp mode.>Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp switch
to positionB.
The low beam headlamps come on.
The low beam headlamp indicator lamp¡
in the instrument cluster comes on.
The following lamps also come on:
• Tail and parking lamps
• License plate lamps
• Side marker lamps
Automatic headlamp mode
1
The following lamps come on and go out auto

matically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light:
• Low beam headlamps
• Tail and parking lamps
•License plate lamps
• Side marker lamps1 Vehicles with rain
light sensor* only.
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Warning!
If the exterior lamp switch is set to
positionU, the headlamps will not be
automatically switched on under foggy
conditions.
To minimize risk to you and to others,
activate headlamps by turning exterior
lamp switch to positionB when
driving or when traffic and/or ambient
lighting conditions require you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only
switch from positionU toB with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe
location. Switching from positionU
toB will briefly switch off the
headlamps. Doing so while driving in low
ambient lighting conditions may result in
an accident.
The automatic headlamp feature is only
an aid to the driver. The driver is
responsible for the operation of the
vehicle’s lights at all times.

Lighting>> Controls.
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>Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionU.
With the key in starter switch position1, the
tail and parking lamps, the license plate
lamps, and the side marker lamps will come
on and go out automatically depending on
the brightness of the ambient light.
With the engine running, the low beam
headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the
license plate lamps and the side marker
lamps will come on and go out automatically
depending on the brightness of the ambient
light.Daytime running lamp mode
1
In Canada the daytime running lamp mode is
mandatory and therefore in a constant mode.
>Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM.i
With the daytime running lamp mode acti

vated and the engine running, the low beam
headlamps cannot be switched off manually.
You cannot switch on the high beam head

lamps.
The high beam flasher is available at all times.
For nighttime driving you should turn the
exterior lamp switch to positionB to
permit activation of the high beam headlamps.When the engine is running, and you
• turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionC, the low beam headlamps, the
tail and parking lamps, the license plate
lamps and the side marker lamps come on.
• turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionB, the manual headlamp mode
has priority over the daytime running lamp
mode. The corresponding exterior lamps
come on.
1 Canada only.

Lighting
104
>> Controls.
Combination switch (high beam,
high beam flasher, and turn sig

nals)>Make sure that the key in the starter switch
is turned to position1.
Combination switch1
High beam
2
High beam flasherHigh beam headlamps
>Make sure that the low beam headlamps are
switched on (

page 102).
> Switching on: Push the combination switch
in the direction of arrow
1 until it engages.
The high beam headlamps come on.
The high beam headlamp indicator
lampA in the instrument cluster comes
on.
>Switching off: Pull the combination switch in
the direction of arrow
2.
The high beam headlamps go out.
The high beam headlamp indicator
lampA in the instrument cluster goes
out.High beam flasher
>Pull the combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow
2.
Turn signals
Combination switch
1
Turn signals, right
2
Turn signals, left

Lighting
106
>> Controls.
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Fog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and/or the low beam headlamps on. Fog
lamps should only be used in conjunction with
low beam headlamps. Consult your State or
Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding
permissible lamp operation.
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Vehicle with rain
light sensor*:
Fog lamps cannot be switched on manually with
the exterior lamp switch in positionU. To
switch on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamp
switch to positionB first.
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Switching front fog lamps on/off>Make sure that the parking lamps or the low
beam headlamps are switched on.
> Switching on: Press switch
1.
The front fog lamps come on.
The indicator lamp on the switch comes on.
>Switching off: Press switch1 once more.
The front fog lamps go out.
The indicator lamp on the switch goes out. P54.25
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Driving abroad
>> Operation
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Abroad, there is an extensive smart service
network at your disposal. If you plan to drive
into areas which are not listed in the index of
your smart center directory, you should re

quest pertinent information from an autho

rized smart center.
Symmetrical low beamsi
If you drive in countries where vehicles
drive on the other side of the road than the
country in which the vehicle is registered, you
must have the headlamps modified for
symmetrical low beams. Relevant information
can be obtained at any authorized smart cen

ter.

What to do if ...
244
>> Practical hints.
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It may be possible to clear a system failure
by restarting the engine.
>Restart the engine.
>If the warning lamp still does not go out,
have the system checked at an authorized
smart center immediately.
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More information on the ESP
® can be found
in the "Safety" section (

page 73).High beam headlamp indicator lamp
Illuminates:
• with the high beam headlamps switched on.
• when using the high beam flasher.
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If the high beam headlamp indicator lamp
does not illuminate when the high beam head

lamps are switched on or when using the high
beam flasher, have the system checked at an
authorized smart center. Low beam headlamp indicator lamp
Illuminates:
• with the low beam headlamps switched on.
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If the low beam headlamp indicator lamp
does not illuminate when the low beam head

lamps are switched on, have the system
checked at an authorized smart center.
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Warning!
When the ESP
® warning lamp is
illuminated continuously, the ESP
® is not
available or not operational due to a
system failure.
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road conditions and the
non
operating status of the ESP®.

Replacing bulbs
254
>> Practical hints.
About replacing bulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is therefore
essential that all bulbs and lamp assemblies
are in good working order at all times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. Contact an autho

rized smart center for headlamp adjustment.
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If the headlamps or front fog lamps* are
fogged up on the inside as a result of high
humidity, driving the vehicle a distance with
the lights on should clear up the fogging.
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Warning!
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot.
Allow the lamp to cool down before
changing a bulb. Otherwise you could be
burned if you touch them.
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas.
Abulb can explode if you:
• touch or move it when hot
•drop the bulb
• scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.

Replacing bulbs
>> Practical hints.
255 Overview bulbs
Front lamps Rear lamps
P82.10
4837
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Lamp
Type
1
Turn signal lamp
PY 21 W
2
Low beam headlamp
H7 (55W)
3
Parking and side

marker lamp
WY 5 W
4
Front fog lamp*
H11
5
High beam headlamp
H7 (55W)
6
Side turn signal lamp
WY 5 W
Lamp
Type
7
High
mounted brake
lamp
W16W
8
Brake, tail, turn
signal, and
sidemarker lamp
12 V 21/5 W
9
Reflector


a
Back
up lamp
12 V 21 W
b
License plate lamp
C5W