2008 SMART FORTWO COUPE window

Driving and parking
122
>> Controls.
Starting
Gearshift pattern for transmission1
Release button
G
Warning!
Make sure that absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of move

ment. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of
all obstacles. If there are any floormats*
or carpets in the footwell, make sure that
the pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneu

vers, objects could become caught be

tween the pedals, reducing or eliminating
entirely the driver's ability to brake or
accelerate. This could lead to accidents
and injury.
G
Warning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can
cause unconsciousness and possible
death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas
fumes are entering the vehicle while
driving, have the cause determined and
corrected immediately. If you must drive
under these conditions, drive only with at
least one window fully open.PPark position
RReverse gear
NNeutral position
DDrive position
MManual gear shifting
+Upshifting

Downshifting

Air vents
146
>> Controls.To make sure that the
•heating
•climate control*
works properly, please observe the following:
• Keep the air intake grill free from deposits,
e.g. ice or snow, to ensure that fresh air can
flow freely into the vehicle interior.
• Do not obstruct air vents or ventilation
grilles in the vehicle interior.
Opening and closing air vents> Opening: Turn slider
2,3,5, or
6
inwards towards the center console.
>Closing: Turn slider
2,3,5, or
6 fully
outwards towards the side window.
Adjusting air vents>Turn slider
2,3,5, or
6 to the left,
right, up, or down.
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For draft
free ventilation, move the
sliders for the center air vents and side air
vents to the middle position.
G
Warning!
When operating the
•heating
•climate control*
the air that enters the passenger com

partment through the air vents can be
very hot or very cold (depending on the
set temperature). This may cause burns
or frostbite on unprotected skin in the
immediate area of the air vents. Always
keep sufficient distance between unpro

tected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribu

tion control to direct the air to air vents
in the vehicle interior that are not in the
immediate area of unprotected skin.

Heating>> Controls.
147 Control panel
1
Air volume control
2
Rear window defroster switch
(
page 154)
3
Air distribution control
4
Temperature control
P83.20
2350
31

Heating
148
>> Controls.
Switching heating on/off>Switching on: Make sure that the key in the
starter switch is turned to position1.
>Push temperature control
4 up.
> Switching off: Push temperature control
4
fully down.
Setting the temperaturei
You should raise or lower the temperature
setting in small increments.
> Increasing or decreasing: Push tempera

ture control
4 up or down.
Rapid cooling
>Push air volume control
1 fully up.
>Turn air distribution control
3 to
positiona.
>Push temperature control
4 fully down.
>Adjust the air vents as desired.
Rapid heating
>Push air volume control
1 to level3.
>Turn air distribution control
3 to a posi

tion betweenP andY.
>Push temperature control
4 fully up.
>Adjust the air vents towards the occupants.
Adjusting air distributionYou can adjust the air distribution using air
distribution control
3.
The following symbols are found on the air
distribution control:
G
Warning!
Follow the recommended settings for
heating and cooling given on the following
pages. Otherwise the windows could fog
up, impairing visibility and endangering
you and others.
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

Heating>> Controls.
149
>Turn air distribution control
3 to the
desired symbol.
The air distribution is controlled depending
on the position of the air distribution con

trol.
i
You can also turn the air distribution
control to a position between two symbols.
Adjusting air volumeYou can adjust the air volume using air volume
control
1. Five blower speeds are available.
The air volume is controlled depending on the
blower speed selected.
0Off
1Slow
2Medium
3High/defrosting
4Maximum
> Increasing or decreasing: Push air volume
control1 up or down.
DefrostingThe best defrosting of windows is achieved if
the ice is completely removed from the win

dows manually with an ice scraper before
starting the engine.
>Switching on: Push air volume control
1 to
level3.
>Turn air distribution control
3 to
positionP.
>Push temperature control
4 fully up.
G
Warning!
Never drive with iced up or fogged
windows. Visibility will be significantly
impaired. Impaired visibility could en

danger yourself and others. This may
prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident.

Air conditioning with climate control*
150
>> Controls.
Control panel1
Air volume control, blower
2
Air conditioning on/off
3
Rear window defroster switch
(
page 154)
4
Air recirculation switch
5
Air distribution control
6
Temperature control

Air conditioning with climate control*
>> Controls.
151
The air conditioning improves the level of
comfort when driving at high outside
temperatures by cooling and dehumidifying
the air.Nearly all dust particles, pollutants, are
filtered out by an integrated particle filter
before outside air enters the passenger com

partment through the air distribution system.
It also operates when the air conditioning is
switched off and you have switched on the
blower.
The air conditioning only works when the
engine is running and the blower is switched
on. Maximum effectiveness is achieved if you
drive with the windows closed.
i
In warmer weather, ventilate the passen

ger compartment for a short period of time
before utilizing the air conditioning.
Switching air conditioning on/off>Make sure that the engine is running.
>Switching on: Push air volume control
1 to
level1 or higher.
>Press switch
2.
The air conditioning is switched on.
The indicator lamp on the switch comes on.
>Switching off: Press switch
2 once more.
The air conditioning is switched off.
The indicator lamp on the switch goes out.
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The stored status is restored, if you switch
on the ignition again.
i
The air condition will be suspended tem

porarily:
• if the engine speed is too low
•when driving off
The air condition is switched off:
• at a coolant temperature of more
than 239°F (115°C)
• at outside temperatures below 38°F (3°C)
G
Warning!
Follow the recommended settings for
heating and cooling given on the following
pages. Otherwise the windows could fog
up, impairing visibility and endangering
you and others.

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.
i
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.
i
You can also turn the air distribution
control to a position between two symbols.
!
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