2008 SMART FORTWO COUPE lock

Loading and storing
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>> Controls. Door pockets
The door pockets are located in the driver’s
and passenger door.
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Door pocketStorage trays next to the steering wheel
The storage trays are located to the left and
right of the steering wheel.
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Storage traysGlove box
The glove box is located in front of the
passenger seat.
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Glove box lock
2
Glove box lid release P68.00
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Loading and storing
>> Controls.
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> Opening: Pull on glove box lid release
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and fold down the glove box lid.
>Closing: Lift up the glove box lid with a bit
of force until it engages.
>Locking: Insert the key into glove box
lock
1 and turn counterclockwise.
> Unlocking: Insert the key into glove box
lock1 and turn clockwise.Storage compartment in the tailgate
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You can store small objects in the storage
compartment in the tailgate.1
Handle
>Open the tailgates.
>Pull handle
1 on the inside of the tailgate
backward.
>Lift up the storage compartment cover.
Loading instructions
1 coupé only.
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Warning!
Transport heavy or hard objects in the
cargo compartment, not in the passenger
compartment.
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible using fastening ma

terials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or
sudden maneuvers, loose items may be
thrown around inside the vehicle, causing
injury to vehicle occupants.

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
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Tether
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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.

At the gas station
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>> Operation >Turn off the engine.
>Remove the key from the starter switch.
>Open the fuel filler flap by pulling at the
point indicated by arrow
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>Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise
and hold on to it until possible pressure is
released.
>Take off the fuel filler cap.
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The fuel filler cap is tethered to the fuel
filler flap. Do not drop the fuel filler cap. It
could damage the vehicle paint finish.
>To prevent gasoline vapors from escaping
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle unit.
>Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit
cuts out
do not top off or overfill.>Replace the fuel filler cap.
>Turn the fuel filler cap clockwise until the
handle grip overturns.
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Make sure to close the fuel filler flap be

fore locking the vehicle as the fuel filler flap
locking pin prevents closing after you have
locked the vehicle.
>Close the fuel filler flap.
You should hear the latch close shut.
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Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a
minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 (average
of 96 RON/86 MON). Information on gasoline
quality can normally be found on the fuel
pump. Please contact gas station personnel in
case labels on the pump cannot be found.
For more information on gasoline, see
"Premium unleaded gasoline" (

page 306),
see "Fuel requirements" (

page 306), and
the, or contact an authorized smart center.
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Warning!
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause
a gas discharge. This could cause the gas
to spray back out when removing the fuel
pump nozzle, which could cause personal
injury.

Front compartment
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>> Operation
Service flapYou can remove the service flap and hang it on
the front of the vehicle so that it does not get
damaged or dirty.
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Check the fill levels at regular intervals.
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Carefully remove ice, snow, and any other
deposits from the air intake grilles above the
service flap to ensure air intake at all times.>Park the vehicle on level ground.
>Turn off the engine.
>Set the parking brake.
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Lever
2
Service flap
>Removing: Fold both levers
1 outwards in
the direction of the arrows.
Service flap
2 is unlocked.
>Lift service flap2 at the front.
>Remove service flap2.
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Warning!
Always turn key in starter switch to
position0 and remove the key from the
starter switch before opening the ser

vice flap.
If the windshield wipers should inadvert

ently be switched on, you could be seri

ously injured by the wiper washer drive,
which is located just below the service
flap.
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Warning!
Make sure that the service flap is locked
while driving. Otherwise, the service flap
could become detached and pose a haz

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Warning!
To help prevent personal injury, stay
clear of moving parts when the service
flap is open.
The radiator fan may continue to run for
approximately 30 seconds or may even
restart after the engine has been turned
off. Stay clear of fan blades.

Front compartment
>> Operation
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Opening above front bumper
2
Service flap
> Threading: Thread service flap
2 with the
hooks on the back into both openings
1
above the front bumper.
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Opening in front of windshield
2
Service flap
> Inserting: Insert service flap
2 into both
openings
1 in front of the windshield.
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Lever
2
Service flap
>Closing: Close service flap
2.
>Fold both levers
1 inwards in the direction
of the arrows.
Service flap
2 is locked. P88.40
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Front compartment
>> Operation
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>Allow the radiator to cool down for at least
30 minutes.
>Using a rag, turn pressure cap
1 slowly
approximately one half turn counterclock

wise to release any excess pressure.
>Continue turning pressure cap1
counter

clockwise
and remove it.
The coolant level is correct if the level
• for cold coolant: reaches marking bar
2
visible through the filling opening
• for warm coolant: is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) higher
>If necessary, add coolant.
Adding coolant
>Add coolant as required. The coolant level
may not exceed the maximum filling level.
>Replace and tighten pressure cap
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Windshield/rear window
1 washer
system
Both the windshield and the rear window
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washer are supplied from the windshield
washer reservoir.
The recommended minimum filling level is
1.06 US qt (1.0 l).
The windshield washer reservoir is located in
the front compartment on the driver’s side.
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CapDuring all seasons,
• use a windshield washer concentrate la

beled for summer and water for tempera

tures above freezing point.
• use a windshield washer concentrate la

beled for winter and water for tempera

tures below freezing point.
1 coupé only.
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Warning!
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. Fire, naked flames and
smoking are prohibited when windshield
washer concentrate is being handled.

Vehicle care
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>> Operation
Care tipsRegular and proper care will help to maintain
the value of your vehicle. The best way to pro

tect your vehicle from harmful environmental
influences is to wash it and use protective
treatments regularly.
smart recommends that you care for the
paintwork at least twice a year (e.g. in the
spring and autumn).
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Follow the care tips. Wash your vehicle
preferably by hand.
While in operation, even while parked, your
vehicle is subjected to varying external influ

ences which, if gone unchecked, can attack
the paintwork as well as the vehicle underbody
and cause lasting damage.Such damage is caused not only by extreme
and varying climatic conditions, but also by:
•Air pollution
• Road salt
•Tar
• Gravel and stone chipping
To avoid paint damage, you should
immediately remove:
•Insects
• Bird droppings
• Tree sap, etc.
• Grease and oil
•Break fluid
•Coolant
•Fuel
•Tar spots
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Failure to remove such dirt immediately
can cause damage to the paint or the soft top
fabric*. Environmental influences are not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
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Warning!
Many cleaning products can be hazard

ous. Some are poisonous, others are
flammable. Always follow the instructions
on the particular container. Always open
your vehicle’s doors or windows when
cleaning the inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not
designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Always lock away cleaning products and
keep them out of reach of children.