Operator’s Manual
>> Introduction.
19 Maintenance
The Service Booklet describes all the neces
sary maintenance work which should be per
formed at regular intervals. It is important
that you service your vehicle in accordance
with the prescribed maintenance schedule.
Failure to do so may render your vehicle un
safe, it may affect the durability of the vehi
cle, and it may otherwise void the limited,
express warranty.
Always have the Service Booklet with you when
you take the vehicle to your authorized smart
center for service. The service advisor will
record each service in the booklet for you.
Roadside AssistanceThe smartmove Assistance (Canada) and
smart1 (USA) Program provides factory
trained technical help in the event of a break
down. Calls to the tollfree Roadside Assis
tance number
18007627887 (in the USA)
18776278004 (in Canada)
will be answered by smart Customer
Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Roadside Assistance will be provided in
accordance with standard program guidelines
which include providing service to the vehicle
up to a reasonable distance from a paved
roadway. We will make every effort to assist in
a breakdown situation, however, the accessi
bility of your vehicle will be determined by our
authorized smart center technician or the tow
service provider on a casebycase basis and
may be a factor in our ability to respond.Additional charges may be applicable for a
breakdown location determined not to be a
reasonably accessible roadside location as
determined by our authorized technician and
tow service provider.
For additional information refer to the smart
Roadside Assistance Program brochure in
your vehicle literature portfolio.
Service fluids and capacities
>> Technical data.
305 Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for
our service intervals. Therefore, only use
engine oils and oil filters required for vehi
cles with Maintenance System. For a listing of
approved engine oils and oil filters contact an
authorized smart center.!
Using engine oils and oil filters of specifi
cation other than those expressly required
for the Maintenance System, or changing of oil
and oil filter at change intervals longer than
those called for by the Maintenance System
will result in engine or emission control
system damage not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System recommen
dations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to
do so will result in engine or emission control
system damage not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
Engine oil additives!
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from
blending oil additives are not covered by the
smart Limited Warranty. Any authorized smart
center will provide you with additional infor
mation.
Air conditioning refrigerantR134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air conditioning
system.!
Never use R12 (CFC) or mineralbased
lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the sys
tem will occur.
Brake fluidOnly brake fluid approved by smart is recom
mended. Any authorized smart center will
provide you with additional information.G
Warning!
During vehicle operation, the boiling
point of the brake fluid is continuously
reduced through the absorption of
moisture from the atmosphere. Under
extremely strenuous operating condi
tions, this moisture content can lead to
the formation of bubbles in the system,
thus reducing the system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be re
placed regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s
Maintenance Booklet for replacement
interval.
