2008 SMART FORTWO COUPE warning

Lighting>> Controls.
105
>Switching on: Push the combination switch
in the direction of arrow
1 or
2.
The corresponding turn signals flash.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lampL orK in the instrument
cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets automati

cally after major steering wheel movement.
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To signal minor directional changes such
as changing lanes, push the combination
switch only to the point of resistance and
release. The corresponding turn signals will
flash three times.
Coming home functionVehicles without rain
light sensor:
The interior lamps come on and then go out
again after 12 seconds every time when you
lock or unlock the vehicle.
Vehicles with rain
light sensor*:
In addition to the interior lamps, the exterior
lamps come on and then go out again after
12 seconds depending on the brightness of
the ambient light when you lock or unlock the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle
>Remove the key from the starter switch.
>Exit the vehicle.
>Press button
ª
on the key.
The vehicle is locked.
The interior and exterior
1 lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
When returning to the vehicle
>Press button
©
on the key either once or
twice.The vehicle is either selectively or globally
unlocked.
The interior and exterior
1 lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
Front fog lamps
1 Vehicles with rain
light sensor
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Warning!
Vehicles with rain
light sensor*:
In low ambient lighting or foggy condi

tions, only switch from positionU
toB with the vehicle at a standstill in
a safe location. Switching fromU
toB will briefly switch off the head

lamps. Doing so while driving in low ambi

ent lighting conditions may result in an
accident.

Lighting>> Controls.
107 Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be switched
on at all times, even with the key removed from
the starter switch.1
Hazard warning flasher switch
>Switching on: Press hazard warning flasher
switch
1.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.
>Switching off: Press hazard warning flasher
switch1 once more.
Interior lightingThe interior lamp comes on for a period of
time when you open the doors, or lock or
unlock the vehicle with the key.
It goes out
• immediately after switching off the ignition
with all doors closed,
• after 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened,
• after 15 seconds if all doors are closed,
• after 10 minutes if at least one door is open.The rocker switch can be set to three differ

ent positions.
1
Interior lamp
2
Switching on the automatic control
3
Off
4
Continuous operation P54.25
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P82.20
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Soft top system (cabrio only)
>> Controls.
113 Opening and closing the retract

able soft top
You can open and close the retractable soft
top when the vehicle is either stationary or in
motion.
!
To avoid damaging the seals, do not trans

port any objects with sharp edges which can
stick out of the retractable soft top.
Do not open the retractable soft top if there is
snow or ice on the roof, as this could result in
malfunctions.
If you cannot open or close the retractable
soft top due to a malfunction contact Roadside
Assistance or an authorized smart center.
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Warning!
Never operate the retractable soft top if
there is the possibility of anyone being
harmed by the opening or closing proce

dure.
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Warning!
The retractable soft top is made out of
fabric. In the event of an accident, the
fabric may tear. This may result in an
opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not
wearing their seat belts or not wearing
them properly may be thrown out of the
opening. Such an opening also presents a
potential for injury for occupants wear

ing their seat belts properly as entire
body parts or portions of them may pro

trude from the passenger compartment.
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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.
A child’s unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.

Soft top system (cabrio only)
>> Controls.
115 Opening and closing the rear soft
top
You can open and close the rear soft top when
the vehicle is either stationary or in motion.!
Make sure that objects are not stacked too
high in the cargo compartment. They could get
damaged when opening or closing the rear
soft top.
!
When the rear soft top is folded down, the
side rails are accessible. To prevent theft,
you should remove the side rails and store
them in the storage compartment of the tail

gate or close the soft top system.
>Make sure that the key in the starter switch
is turned to position1.
Retractable soft top switch
1
Closing
2
OpeningOpening the rear soft top
>Press symbolÖ on the retractable soft
top switch or button
»
on the key until the
retractable soft top has opened completely.
>Release the retractable soft top switch or
button
»
on the key.
>Press symbolÖ on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has folded
down completely.
Closing the rear soft top
>Press symbol± on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has folded
up completely.
>Release the retractable soft top switch.
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If you release the retractable soft top
switch while driving before the rear soft top
has closed completely, the rear soft top will
fold down again.
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Warning!
Never operate the rear soft top if there
is the possibility of anyone being harmed
by the opening or closing procedure.P54.25
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Soft top system (cabrio only)
118
>> Controls. >Close the tailgate.
>Close the driver’s and passenger door.
>Open the side windows if desired.
!
Make sure that the storage compartment
cover is closed before closing the tailgate.
Otherwise the tailgate could jam.
Mounting the side rails>Open the driver’s and passenger door when
conditions are safe to do so.
>Open the tailgate.1
Handle
>Pull handle
1 on the inside of the tailgate
backward.
>Lift up the storage compartment cover.
>Remove the side rails from the storage
compartment in the tailgate.
1
Front left
2
Rear left
3
Front right
4
Rear right
>Close the storage compartment cover.
>Install the side rails in the designated
order
1 to
4.
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Warning!
Always close the storage compartment
cover properly when storing the side
rails. Otherwise occupants could be
injured by the side rails moving about
during
•braking
•vehicle maneuvers
• an accident

Soft top system (cabrio only)
>> Controls.
119
1
Front end of the side rail
2
Seal on the side rail
3
Rear end of the side rail>Take one side rail and start by attaching it
to front end
1.
>Make sure that the seal of the side rail is
facing up at position
2 and is not pinched.
>Push the side rail at rear end
3 downwards
until it audibly engages into place twice.
>Install the side rail on the other side in the
same manner.
!
Make sure that the side rails are installed
correctly. Otherwise the side rails may not
function properly or may be damaged.
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Warning!
Make sure that the side rails are properly
mounted. Otherwise the side rails could
disengage while driving and injure you
and other persons.P77.30
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Side windows
120
>> Controls.
Opening and closing the side
windows Opening and closing the side windows
manually
Crank for side window on driver’s door1
Crank
Side window on the driver’s door
> Opening: Turn crank
1 counterclockwise.
>Closing: Turn crank
1 clockwise.Side window on the passenger door
> Opening: Turn crank
1 clockwise.
>Closing: Turn crank
1 counterclockwise.
Opening and closing the power windows
1
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Warning!
Do not keep any part of your body up
against the side window pane when open

ing a window. The downward motion of the
pane may pull that part of your body down
between the window pane and the door
frame and trap it there. If there is a risk
of entrapment, release the switch and
pull up the top of the switch to close the
window.
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Warning!
When closing the windows, make sure that
there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
The closing of the side windows can be
immediately halted by releasing the
switch.
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. A
child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle
could result in an accident and/or seri

ous personal injury.

Driving and parking
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>> Controls.
Starting
Gearshift pattern for transmission1
Release button
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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.
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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