2008 SMART FORTWO COUPE change time

4>> Keywords Battery (key)
Replacing the transmitter battery . . . . 252
Bead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Belt guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Brake Assistant see Hydraulic brake assistant
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Brake lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Brake system
Brake pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Brake warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Bulbs
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254>> CCalifornian retail buyers and lessees,
Important notice for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Care
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Soft top system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Cargo compartment parcel net bag . . . . 156
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215CD*
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Center console,
lower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
upper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Change of address or ownership . . . . . . . . 20
Changing a wheel, see Flat tire
Checking tire pressure electronically . . 192
Children in the vehicle
Front air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Occupant Classification System (OCS) . . 60
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 245
Restraint systems* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Top tether* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Cleaning, see Care
Climate control see Air conditioning*
Clock
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
See also Cockpit clock*
Coat hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Cockpit clock* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cold tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Coming home function* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Anticorrosion/antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Checking the level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
>> DDaily trip, see Trip odometer
Data bus
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Daytime running lamp mode . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Deep water see Standing water
Defroster
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Air conditioning with automatic
climate control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Dimensions, main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302

Occupant safety
>> Safety.
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• Given the considerable deployment
speed, required inflation volume, and
the textile structure of the air bags,
there is the possibility of abrasions or
other, potentially more serious inju

ries resulting from air bag deployment.
• Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices (ETDs) are designed to func

tion on a one
time
only basis. An air
bag or ETD that has deployed must be
replaced.
• Do not pass seat belts over sharp
edges. They could tear.
• Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat
belts.
• No modifications of any kind may be
made to any components or wiring of
the SRS. This includes changing or
removing any component or part of the
SRS, the installation of additional trim
material, badges, etc. over the steer

ing wheel hub, passenger front air bag
cover, outboard sides of the seat back

rests,
and installation of additional
electrical/electronic equipment on or
near SRS components and wiring. Keep
area between air bags and occupants
free from objects (e.g. packages,
purses, umbrellas, etc.).
• Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this
may severely weaken them. In a crash
they may not be able to provide ade

quate protection.
• Do not hang hangers on the coat hooks
or handles over the door. These items
may turn into projectiles and cause
head and other injuries when the head

thorax air bag is deployed.
• Air bag system components will be hot
after an air bag has inflated. Do not
touch.
• Never place your feet on the instru

ment panel, dashboard, or on the seat.
Always keep both feet on the floor in
front of the seat.
• In addition, improper repair work on
the SRS creates a risk of rendering the
SRS inoperative or causing unintended
air bag deployment. Work on the SRS
must therefore only be performed by
qualified technicians. Contact an
authorized smart center.
• For your protection and the protection
of others, when scrapping the air bag
unit or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), our safety instructions must be
followed. These instructions are avail

able from any authorized smart center.

Occupant safety
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>> Safety.Infant and child restraint system*
We recommend all infants and children be
properly restrained at all times while the
vehicle is in operation.
The passenger lap
shoulder belt has a special
seat belt retractor for secure fastening of
child restraints.
To fasten a child restraint, follow all mounting
instructions provided by the child restraint
manufacturer. Then pull the shoulder seat
belt out completely and let it retract. During
seat belt retraction, a ratcheting sound can
be heard to indicate that the special seat belt
retractor is activated. The seat belt is now
locked. Push down on child restraint to take up
any slack.
To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and let
seat belt retract completely. To deactivate
the special seat belt retractor for the pas

senger seat, the passenger seat must be in
the most backward position. The seat belt can
again be used in the usual manner.The use of infant or child restraints is
required by law in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, the U.S. territories, and all
Canadian provinces.
Infants and small children should be seated in
an appropriate infant or child restraint
system properly secured in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions for the child
restraint, that complies with U.S. Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225
and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213, 213.1 and 213.2.Do not expose the child restraint system
to direct sunlight. The child restraint
system’s metal parts, for example, could
become very hot, and the child could be
burned on these parts.
If children open a door, they could
• injure other persons
• get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following
traffic
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment unless they are
firmly secured in place.
For more information, please refer to the
"Loading and storing section"
(
page 155).
Unsecured or improperly positioned
cargo increases a child’s risk of injury in
the event of
• strong braking maneuvers
• sudden changes of direction
• an accident
G
Warning!
Never release the seat belt buckle while
the vehicle is in motion, since the special
seat belt retractor will be deactivated.

Lighting>> Controls.
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>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
G
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.

Soft top system (cabrio only)
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>> Controls. The soft top system of the smart cabrio
consists of a:
• Retractable soft top
• Rear soft top
• Side rails
You can remove the side rails over the doors
when you open the retractable soft top and
open the rear soft top.
i
Opening the rear soft top is possible after
the retractable soft top has been opened
completely (

page 115).
Notes on the soft top system!
When transporting long objects inside the
vehicle, make sure that they do not press
against the retractable soft top when it is
closed.
When carrying objects that protrude from the
rear of the vehicle, make sure that they are
not resting on the retaining clips.
When loading, make sure that no sharp objects
come into contact with the soft top or the rear
window.
Do not place any evenly distributed loads with
a weight of more than 165 lbs (75 kg) on the
rear soft top when folded down.
Make sure that the high mounted brake lamp is
not concealed.
!
Do not block the soft top system's locking
apertures.
Only place the side rails in the designated
storage space of the tailgate.
!
Do not sit on the folded
down rear soft
top.
Do not fold down the rear soft top at temper

atures below 14°F (
10°C).
Do not place any pointed, sharp
edged, hot
(above 176°F (80°C)), incandescent or burn

ing objects on the soft top's lining.
Do not apply wax to the soft top fabric and
select only wax
free washing programs when
using an automatic car wash.
Only drive with the retaining clips closed, as
exhaust fumes could otherwise reach the
vehicle’s interior.
!
Please keep in mind that weather condi

tions can sometimes change rapidly. Make
sure to close the retractable soft top and the
rear soft top when leaving the vehicle. If water
enters the vehicle interior, vehicle electron

ics could be damaged which is not covered by
the smart Limited Warranty.

Transmission
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>> Controls. Driving off uphill
Your vehicle has a hill start assist system.
On uphill grades the hill start assist system
maintains the pressure in the brake system
for approximately one second after you have
released the brake pedal. Therefore, you can
start off smoothly without the vehicle moving
immediately after releasing the brake pedal.>Release the brake pedal.
>Apply sufficient pressure to the accelera

tor.
!
After approximately one second, the hill
start assist system stops braking the vehicle,
which then can roll backwards. If you open the
driver’s door within this time, the hill start as

sistance is deactivated and a warning signal
sounds.
i
The hill start assist system is inactive if
you start off with the parking brake set.
Manual gearshiftingWith manual gearshiftingM selected, system

controlled automatic gearshifting is switched
off and you need to change the gears by up

shifting or downshifting manually using the
gear selector lever or the steering wheel
gearshift control
1.
!
Allow engine to warm up under low load
use. Do not place full load on the engine until
the operating temperature has been reached.
Shift into reverse gearR or parking
positionP only when the vehicle is stopped.
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extend

ed period when driving off on slippery road
surfaces. Otherwise, the the drivetrain could
be damaged, which is not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
G
Warning!
The hill start assist system is not
designed to function as a parking brake
and does not prevent the vehicle from
moving when parked on an incline.
Always set the parking brake in addition
to shifting to park positionP.1 Model passion only.

Audio system*
>> Controls.
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The following pages contain a brief descrip

tion of the audio systems available for the
coupé and cabrio.
The devices are described with their full
complement of equipment, including radio
mode and CD changer* mode. The description
for your individual equipment specification
applies.
Please refer to the separate operating
instructions for detailed functions.
smart radio 9*The smart radio 9 system contains the
following functions:
•Radio (FM/AM)
•CD player
• RDS (Radio Data System)
•AUX
socket (

page 144)
!
Please be sure to read the operating in

structions for the smart radio 9 before using
the unit. Familiarize yourself with the various
functions of the unit so that you are able to
operate it easily, reliably and correctly at any
time.
1
On/off switch
2
Random button
3
Station buttons
4
Display
5
CD eject button
6
Control panel for selecting functions for
radio, CD, AUX
7
Control panels for selecting functions for
tone settings, menu, TA (Traffic An

nouncements), frequency band
8
Volume
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Audio system*
144
>> Controls.
smart radio 10*The smart radio 10 system contains the
following functions:
•Radio (FM/AM)
• MP3 player
•CD changer
• RDS (Radio Data System)
•AUX
socket (

page 144)
!
Please be sure to read the operating in

structions for the smart radio 10 before using
the unit. Familiarize yourself with the various
functions of the unit so that you are able to
operate it easily, reliably and correctly at any
time.
1
On/off switch
2
CD load button
3
Station buttons
4
Display
5
CD eject button
6
Control panel for selecting functions for
radio, radio CD, CD changer, MP3
7
Control panels for selecting functions for
tone settings, menu, TA (Traffic An

nouncements), frequency band
8
Volume
smart sound package*The smart sound package supplements the
existing speakers with additional speakers
(including active subwoofer).
You can connect mobile audio devices such as
an MP3 player via smart MP3 interface*
(AUX
socket*) using a commercially available
3.5 mm socket plug.
The AUX
socket is located in the glove box on
the passenger side.1
AUX
socket
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