2008 SMART FORTWO COUPE transmission

Display messages
236
>> Practical hints. The following three display messages appear
in the multifunction display (

page 136).
CAN failure
Flashes:
• if the data bus has failed.
>Have the system checked at an authorized
smart center.Electronic immobilizer
Displayed:
• if the electronic immobilizer is not working.
>Have the system checked at an authorized
smart center immediately.Shifting system
Displayed:
• if there is a malfunction in the shifting
system.
• when the transmission is taught
in
(

page 134)
>Have the system checked at an authorized
smart center.

What to do if ...
248
>> Practical hints. Flashes at double frequency:
• if one of the turn signals is malfunctioning.
>Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 254).
or
>Have the turn signal checked at an autho

rized smart center as soon as possible.
EngineThe engine does not start:
>Check if
• the gear selector lever is in park
positionP,
• the brake pedal has been depressed,
• the transmission position indicator is on

or
.
The engine does not start within 4 seconds:
>Wait for a few seconds.
>Repeat the starting procedure.
Remember that extended starting attempts
can drain the vehicle battery.
The engine does not start after several
starting attempts:
>Set the parking brake when leaving the
vehicle.
>Contact Roadside Assistance or an autho

rized smart center.
Loss of keyIf you lose a key, you should do the following:
>Have the key deactivated at an authorized
smart center.
>Report the loss of the key to your car
insurance company immediately.
>If necessary have the mechanical lock
replaced.
Your authorized smart center will be glad to
supply you with a replacement following an
identity check.

Towing
>> Practical hints.
281 Towing the vehicle
Towing with all wheels on the ground or front
axle raised: !
The vehicle may only be towed when:
• You are sure that no gear is engaged,
• the engine is shut off,
• the key is in starter switch position0.
>Set the parking brake.
>Secure the towing rope or tow bar to the
towing eye.
>Depress the brake pedal.
>Move the gear selector lever to neutral
positionN.appears in the transmission position
indicator.
>Turn the key in starter switch position0
>Release the parking brake.
>Release the brake pedal.

Fuses
284
>> Practical hints.
Fuse chartNo.
Accessory/Componant
Amperage
Color
1
Engine
25 A
Neutral
2
Windshield wipers
25 A
Neutral
3
Power window, left and right
20 A
Yellow
4
Blower
25 A
Neutral
5
Front fog lamps
10 A
Red
6
Right parking and lamp, instrument lighting, terminal 58R
7.5 A
Brown
7
Parking and lamp, left
7.5 A
Brown
8
Engine
25 A
Neutral
9
Engine
7.5 A
Brown
10
Engine
15 A
Blue
11
ESP
®
25 A
Neutral
12
Switches strip, on
board diagnosis socket, turn signal lamp, transmission
control unit
10 A
Red
13






14
Charge air cooler, air conditioning compressor
15 A
Blue
15
Audio, subwoofer, interior lighting
15 A
Blue
16
Fuel pump
15 A
Blue
17
Rear window wiper (coupé only)
15 A
Blue
18
ESP
®, power steering, air bag, instrument panel
10 A
Red
19
Motor control unit, on
board diagnosis socket, transmission control unit
7.5 A
Brown
20
Air conditioning system, exterior mirror adjustment, washer pump, audio,
seat heating, gear selector lever control unit
10 A
Red

Service fluids and capacities
304
>> Technical data.
Components
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
All models
approx. 3.5 US qt (3.3 l)
Approved engine oils
Transmission
All models
2.4 US qt (2.3l)
BOT328
Brake system
All models
1.05 US qt (1.0 l)
Brake fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system
All models
approx. 4.5 US qt (4.3 l)
Anticorrosion/Antifreeze meeting specification MB 325.0
Fuel tank
All models
8.72 US gal (33.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
including a reserve of
All models
1.32 US gal (5.0 l)
Minimum Posted Octane 91 (Afvg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
Air conditioning system*
All models
R
134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R
12)
Windshield washer system
All models
4.0 US qt (3.8 l)
Windshield washer concentrate
1
1 Use a windshield washer concentrate labeled for summer and water for temperatures above freezing point or a windshield washer concentrate labeled for winter and water for
temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (

page 308).