2008 SMART FORTWO COUPE light

Windshield wipers
110
>> Controls.
!
Vehicles with rain
light sensor*:
If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on the
surface of the sensor or optical effects may
cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an
undesired fashion. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the wind

shield. You should therefore switch off the
windshield wipers when weather conditions
are dry.
>Make sure that the key in the starter switch
is turned to position1.
> Activating intermittent wiping: Turn the
wiper switch to position
1.
After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes
are automatically controlled depending on the
vehicle speed and by the rain
light sensor*.
> Deactivating intermittent wiping: Turn the
wiper switch to position0.
Wiping with windshield washer
fluidWiper switch1
Wiping with windshield washer fluid>Pull the wiper switch in the direction of
arrow
1 and hold in position.
The windshield wipers operate with wind

shield washer fluid.
>Release the wiper switch.
The windshield wipers will wipe three more
times.
i
To prevent smears on the windshield, or
noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with
windshield washer fluid periodically even
when it is raining.
Single wipe
>Pull the wiper switch briefly in the direction
of arrow
1.
The windshield wipers wipe on time with
windshield washer fluid. P54.25
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Driving and parking
>> Controls.
125
>Properly stop and park the vehicle.
>Depress the brake pedal.
>Pull up the parking brake lever as many
notches as possible (

page 125).
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp; (USA only) or3 (Canada only)
in the instrument cluster comes on.
>Release the brake pedal.
Parking brake
The parking brake serves to secure the vehi

cle against rolling away when it is stationary
or parked.
1
Parking brake lever
2
Release button
>Applying: Pull up parking brake lever
1 as
many notches as possible.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp; (USA only) or3 (Canada only)
in the instrument cluster comes on.
> Releasing: Depress the brake pedal.
>Pull up slightly on parking brake lever1
and press release button
2.>Push parking brake lever
1 down as far as
it will go.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp; (USA only) or3 (Canada only)
in the instrument cluster goes out.
G
Warning!
Engaging the parking brake while the
vehicle is in motion can cause the rear
wheels to lock up. You could lose control
of the vehicle and cause an accident. In
addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not
light up when the parking brake is
engaged.P42.20
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G
Warning!
Getting out of your vehicle with the
transmission not fully engaged in park
positionP is dangerous. When the engine
is shut off and the brakes are released,
the vehicle can be moved freely with the
gear selector lever in all positions ex

cept park position P. Also, when parked
on an incline, park positionP alone may
not prevent your vehicle from moving,
possibly hitting people or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition
to shifting to park positionP.
When parked on an incline, always turn
the front wheels towards the road curb.

Transmission
>> Controls.
131 Driving tips
Accelerator position
Your driving style influences the
transmission’s shifting behavior:
Less throttle, earlier upshifting
More throttle, later upshifting
Kickdown
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
>Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
Depending on the engine speed the
transmission shifts into a lower gear.
>Ease on the accelerator when you have
reached the desired speed.
The transmission shifts up again.Stopping
When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights:
>Leave the transmission in gear.
>Hold the vehicle with the brake.
When you stop for a longer period with the
engine idling and/or on a hill:
>Set the parking brake.
>Move the gear selector lever to park
positionP.
Working on the vehicle
G
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could move the gear selector
lever from park positionP, which could
result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
G
Warning!
When working on the vehicle, set the
parking brake and move the gear selec

tor lever to park positionP. Otherwise
the vehicle could roll away.

Loading and storing
156
>> Controls.
Cargo compartment cover blind
with parcel net bag
1
1 Model passion Canada only.G
Warning!
The cargo compartment cover blind is not
intended to secure heavy objects in the
event of an accident. For this reason,
heavy objects must be tied down.
Vehicle occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around in the
vehicle in the event of:
•sharp braking,
• a change of direction,
• an accident.
G
Warning!
Do not place any objects on the mounted
cargo compartment cover blind. Vehicle
occupants could be injured by objects
being thrown around in the vehicle in the
event of:
•sharp braking,
• a change of direction,
• an accident.
G
Warning!
Only place light loads in the parcel net
bag. Do not transport heavy, sharp

edged or fragile objects in the parcel net
bag. The parcel net bag cannot suffi

ciently secure loads in an accident.
Vehicle occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around in the
vehicle in the event of:
•sharp braking,
• a change of direction,
• an accident.
Observe the loading guidelines.

Loading and storing
>> Controls.
157
The cargo compartment cover blind
• serves to protect objects that are stored in
the vehicle's cargo compartment from
prying eyes.
• prevents smaller objects from penetrating
into the passenger compartment from the
cargo compartment; however, it is not in

tended to act as a load restraining device.
The parcel net bag
• is for storing small, lightweight objects.
• prevents small objects from sliding around
inside the passenger compartment.!
If objects are placed on the cargo
compartment cover blind when mounted, the
cover may be damaged.Fitting
1
Cargo compartment cover blind
2
Top mounting
3
Bottom mountingIf you wish to use the cargo compartment
cover blind as normal, assemble it in
mounts
2. If you do not need the cargo
compartment cover blind, insert in mounts
3.
>Open the tailgate.
>Secure cargo compartment cover blind
1
at the front of the cargo compartment with
the parcel net bag.
>Insert cargo compartment cover blind
1
on the right
hand side in top mounting2
or in bottom mounting
3.

Loading and storing
158
>> Controls.
1
Cargo compartment cover blind
2
Top left mounting
3
Bottom left mounting
4
Handle
>Push handle
4 to the right in the direction
of the arrow.
>Insert cargo compartment cover blind
1 in
mounting
2 or
3 in the left
hand side
paneling and release handle
4.
>Cargo compartment cover blind1
engages.
1
Parcel net bag
>Pull parcel net bag
1 down slightly and
secure with the hook and loop fastener.
>Remove in reverse order.Controls
1
Cargo compartment cover blind
2
Rear mountings
>Closing: Take hold of cargo compartment
cover blind
1 in the middle and pull back

wards.
>Insert cargo compartment cover blind
1 in
the rear right and left mountings
2 and let
go.

Useful features
164
>> Controls.
Sun visorsThe sun visors protect you from sun glare
while driving.1
Sun visor
2
Mounting
Glare through the windshield
>Swing sun visor
1
down.
Glare through a side window
>Swing sun visor
1
down.
>Disengage sun visor1 from mounting
2.
>Pivot sun visor
1 to the side.
Sun screen*
1
The sun screen provides protection from sun
rays and from heat generated by the
panorama roof*.
The sun screen can be adjusted to any desired
position.1
Sun screen
> Opening or closing: Move sun screen
1
forward or backward at the handle.
Auxiliary power outletThe auxiliary power outlet supplies power to
the following electrical accessories when the
starter switch is in position1:
• The cigarette lighter*, available in con

junction with the ashtray*,
• The electric air pump, available in conjunc

tion with the tire repair kit*,
• Other consumers which operate up to a
maximum of 60W.!
The auxiliary power outlet can accommo

date 12V DC electrical accessories designed
for use with the standard “cigarette lighter”
plug type.
Keep in mind, however, that connecting
accessories to the auxiliary power outlet (for
example extensive connecting and discon

necting, or using plugs that do not fit proper

ly) can damage the auxiliary power outlet. With
the auxiliary power outlet damaged, the ciga

rette lighter* may no longer be able to be
placed in the heating (pushed
in) position, or
may pop out before it is hot enough. P68.60
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1 coupé only.

Front compartment
>> Operation
181
Checking brake fluid level
>Perform a visual check of the brake fluid
reservoir.
The brake fluid level is correct when it is
between the minimum mark and the maximum
mark.
• If the brake fluid level has fallen slightly
below the minimum mark, drive to an
authorized smart center.
• If the brake fluid level has fallen
significantly below the minimum mark, call
Roadside Assistance or an authorized
smart center.