2010 SMART FORTWO COUPE Owners Manual

G
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...... 130
Gear selector lever ......................... 79
Transmission positions ..............80
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking ................ 51
Glove box .................................... 100
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............. 130
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .. 131
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hazard warning flasher .................... 66
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode ............63
Daytime running lamp mode .........64
High-beam flasher .....................65
High-beam headlamps ................. 65
Low-beam headlamps ..................63
Switch ..................................... 62
Head-thorax air bags ...................... 36
Heated exterior rear view mirrors ..... 60
Heated seats .................................. 58
Heating
see HVAC .................................. 91
Height adjustment
Seats ...................................... 57
High-beam flasher ......................... 65
High-beam headlamps ................ 65, 165
Indicator lamp ........................ 155
High-mounted brake lamp ............... 166
Hill-start assist system .................. 81
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning) ............................... 91
Air distribution ....................... 94
Air recirculation ...................... 96
Air vents ................................. 93
Air volume ............................... 95
Defrosting ............................... 95
Rear window defroster ................95
Temperature ............................. 93
Hydraulic brake assistant ................ 46
Hydroplaning ............................... 137
I
Identification labels .................... 198
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) .......................................... 199
Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle ......................... 52
Instrument cluster ..................... 22, 24
Lamps, indicator and warning .....149
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior motion sensor .................... 48
Interior rear view mirror ................ 60
Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Rear window wiper .....................69
Windshield wipers .....................68
J
Jump-starting .............................. 183
K
Key ............................................. 50
Loss of ................................... 160
Replacing the transmitter
battery ................................... 163
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ......... 131
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L
Labels ........................................ 198
Emission control information .....198
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ..................62
Switching on/off ....................... 62
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS ....................................... 149
Battery .................................. 154
Brakes ................................... 150
Coolant temperature .................156
Engine malfunction ...................157
EPS ........................................ 153
ESP ®
...................................... 153
Fog lamps ................................ 65
Fuel cap ................................. 156
High-beam headlamps ...............155
Low-beam headlamps .................155
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale .................158
Oil pressure ............................ 157
Passenger front air bag off ....37, 159
Seat belt telltale ..................... 151
SRS ........................................ 151
Turn signals ............................ 155
License plate lamps ....................... 166
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ...................................... 62
Coming home function ................65
Daytime running lamp mode .........64
Exterior .................................. 62
Interior .................................. 66
Loading
see Vehicle loading
Locking the vehicle ........................ 50
Manually ................................ 162
Loss of
Key ........................................ 160
Service and Warranty
Information booklet ..................196
Low-beam headlamps ................. 63, 165
Exterior lamp switch ..................62
Indicator lamp ........................ 155
Switching on ............................ 63M
Main odometer display .................... 85
Maintenance .................................. 14
Service interval display .............88
Malfunction
Electronic immobilizer .............149
Shifting system ....................... 149
Manual headlamp mode (Low-beam
headlamps) ................................... 63
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ....... 131
Maximum load rating (tires) ............ 131
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure ........................ 131
Mirrors
Exterior rear view mirrors ..........59
Interior rear view mirror ...........60
MON (Motor Octane Number) ............. 208
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 interface ................................ 91
MP3 player, smart radio 10 ................ 91
Multifunction display ..................... 84
N
Normal occupant weight .................. 131
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) .......................................... 199
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant
Classification System)
Occupant distribution ................... 131
Occupant safety
Air bags .................................. 33
Children and air bags ................33
Children in the vehicle ..............41
Infant and child restraint
systems ................................... 41
Introduction ............................ 30
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) .................................... 37
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Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 37
Seat belts ............................ 31, 35
SRS indicator lamp, malfunction .. 151
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................ 37
Self-test ................................. 40
Oil
see Engine oil
Oil level
see Engine oil, Checking level
On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD) ... 197
Operating safety ............................ 15
Outside temperature display ............ 86
Overhead control panel ................... 28
P
Paintwork care ............................. 144
Panic alarm .................................. 44
Parcel net ..................................... 97
Parking ........................................ 77
Parking brake ................................ 77
Parking lamps .............................. 165
Parts service ............................... 196
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger front air bag ................... 37
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .................... 28, 37, 159
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Passenger seat ............................... 58
Pedals ........................................ 134
Power assistance .......................... 134
Power outlet ................................ 102
Power washer ............................... 144
Practical hints
Battery .................................. 180
Display messages .....................148
Flat tire ................................. 172
Fuses ..................................... 188
Jump starting .......................... 183
Replacing bulbs ....................... 164
Replacing transmitter battery ....163
Replacing wiper blades .............170
Towing ................................... 185
Unlocking/locking manually .......162
Warning and indicator
lamps ............................... 149, 159
What to do if ........................... 149
Where will I find...? .................148
Premium unleaded gasoline ............ 208
Problems with your vehicle .............. 16
Product information ....................... 13
Production options weight .............. 131
PSI (air pressure unit) ................... 131
R
Radio .......................................... 90
Radio transmitters ........................ 139
Rain-light sensor .......................... 68
Rear lamps
Overview ................................ 166
Rear window defroster ..................... 95
Rear window wiper/washer ............... 69
Replacing wiper blade ..............170
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ................................ 115, 131
Refrigerant, air conditioning ......... 207
Refueling .................................... 106
Remote control see Key
Replacing bulbs ............................ 164
Reporting safety defects .................. 16
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel indicator .................... 88
Restraint systems see Occupant safety
Rims ..................................... 131, 202
Roadside Assistance ....................... 14
RON (Research Octane Number) ......... 208
Roof see Soft top system
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S
Safety
Driving safety systems ...............44
Occupant safety ......................... 30
Reporting defects ......................16
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter .................... 33
Seat belts ..................................... 31
Children in the vehicle ..............41
Fastening ................................ 60
Proper use of ............................ 31
Safety guidelines ......................35
Safety notes .............................. 31
Telltale .................................. 151
Seating capacity ........................... 121
Seats ........................................... 56
Adjustment ............................... 57
Armrest ................................... 57
Heating ................................... 58
Passenger seat .......................... 58
Self-test
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 40
SRS ......................................... 30
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .............................. 196
Service and warranty
Booklet .................................. 196
Service flap ................................. 110
Service interval display .................. 88
Service life (tires) ....................... 123
Side marker lamps ......................... 165
Sidewall (tires) ............................ 131
Side windows
Operation ................................ 74
Signs and labels ........................... 198
smart radio 10 ............................... 91
smart radio 9 ................................ 90
smart sound package ....................... 91
Snow chains ................................. 133
Snow tires see Winter tires
Soft top system .............................. 69
Cleaning the soft top fabric .......145Locking rear soft top manually ....162
Mounting the side rails ..............73
Opening and closing the rear
soft top ............................... 55, 71
Opening and closing the
retractable soft top ...............54, 70
Removing the side rails ..............72
Storing the side rails ................73
Sound package ............................... 91
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp ......................... 151
Standing water, driving through ...... 139
Starter switch positions .................. 55
Starting the engine ........................ 75
Steering wheel gearshift control ...... 26
Storage compartments ..................... 99
in the tailgate ........................ 100
Storing tires ............................... 124
Sun screen ................................... 102
Sun visors ................................... 101
T
Tailgate
Closing ............................... 53, 55
Opening .............................. 52, 54
Tail lamps ................................... 166
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant .....207
Brake fluid ............................. 207
Coolant .................................. 209
Engine oil additives ................ 207
Engine oils ............................. 206
Fuel requirements ....................208
Gasoline additives ...................208
Identification labels ................198
Premium unleaded gasoline ........207
Rims and tires ......................... 202
Service fluids and capacities ....204
Vehicle specification (model
BRABUS) ................................. 201
Vehicle specification (model
passion) ................................. 200
Vehicle specification (model
pure) ..................................... 199
Windshield/rear window washer
system ............................. 206, 208
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Technical data (dimensions)see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Temperature
Coolant .................................. 140
Interior temperature .................93
Outside ................................... 86
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Tightening torque
Wheels ................................... 125
TIN (Tire Identification
Number) ................................. 129, 131
Tire and Loading Information
placard ....................................... 120
Tire and loading terminology .......... 130
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ................................ 116
Important notes on ....................116
Placard on driver’s door B-
pillar .................................... 120
Tire labeling ............................... 125
Tire load rating ........................... 131
Tire ply composition and material
used ........................................... 132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ......................................... 117
Tire repair kit ....................... 148, 172
Tires .................................... 114, 202
Air pressure ............................ 115
Care and maintenance ...............123
Cleaning ................................ 124
Direction of rotation, spinning ..123
Driving instructions ................. 137
Flat tire ................................. 172
Important notes on tire
inflation pressure ....................116
Inflation pressure ...............116, 117
Information placard .................120
Inspection .............................. 123Labeling ................................ 125
Load rating ............................. 131
Ply composition and material
used ...................................... 132
Problems under-/overinflation ...116
Retreads ................................. 114
Rims and tires (technical data) ...202
Rotation ................................. 125
Service life ............................ 123
Sizes ..................................... 202
Snow chains ............................ 133
Speed rating ................ 127, 132, 138
Storing .................................. 124
Temperature ...................... 116, 125
Terminology ............................ 130
Tire Identification Number ..129, 131
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) .......................... 117
Traction ...................... 125, 132, 137
Tread ..................................... 132
Tread depth ....................... 123, 132
Treadwear indicators ..........123, 132
Vehicle maximum load on ...........132
Winter tires ...................... 132, 202
Tire speed rating .................... 127, 132
Top tether see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ........................... 132
Tow-away alarm ............................. 48
Towing ........................................ 185
Traction ................................ 132, 137
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position indicator ...... 85
Transmitting power values .............. 196
Traveling abroad .......................... 140
Tread (tires) ................................ 132
Tread depth (tires) .................. 123, 132
Treadwear indicators (tires) ..... 123, 132
Trip odometer, resetting ................. 88
Turning off the engine .................... 79
Turn signal lamps ......................... 165
Turn signals ................................. 65
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U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .............................. 124, 132
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 207
Unlocking the vehicle ..................... 50
Manually ................................ 162
V
Vehicle
Bulbs ..................................... 164
Care ...................................... 141
Identification Number (VIN) .......199
Locking/unlocking ....................50
Locking/unlocking manually .......162
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety ....................... 15
Towing ................................... 185
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 199
Vehicle lighting ............................ 62
Vehicle loading
Instructions ............................ 100
Load limit .............................. 121
Roof rack ................................ 100
Terminology ............................ 130
Vehicle maximum load on the tire .... 132
Vehicle specification
Model BRABUS .......................... 201
Model passion ......................... 200
Model pure .............................. 199
Vehicle washing
see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
Ventilation
see HVAC .................................. 91
W
Warning signals
Anti-theft warning system ..........161
Brake pads .............................. 161
Door ...................................... 161
Seat belt reminder system .....151, 161
Warranty coverage ......................... 196
Warranty information ...................... 13
Washer fluid
Mixing ratio ........................... 208
Refilling ................................ 112
Wiping .................................... 68
Washer jet nozzles ......................... 172
Washing the vehicle ....................... 141
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Wheel cover ................................. 103
Wheels, sizes ............................... 202
Wheels, Tires and .......................... 114
Where will I find...?
First-aid kit ........................... 148
Tire repair kit ........................ 148
Windshield
Washer fluid ....................... 68, 208
Wipers .................................... 67
Windshield wipers .......................... 67
Adjusting washer jet nozzles ....... 172
Rain-light sensor ...................... 68
Replacing wiper blades .............170
Winter driving
Driving instructions ................138
Snow chains ............................ 133
Tires ..................................... 132
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Product information
We recommend using Genuine smart Parts as
well as conversion parts and accessories
explicitly approved by smart for your
vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and special
suitability for smart vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in
individual cases an official approval or
authorization by governmental or other
agencies should exist. Use of such parts
and accessories could adversely affect the
safety, performance or reliability of your
vehicle. We strongly recommend that you
not use them.
Genuine smart Parts as well as conversion
parts and accessories approved by us are
available at your authorized smart center
where you will receive comprehensive
information about use and installation of
appropriate parts.
Operator’s Manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great
deal of useful information. We urge you to
read it carefully and familiarize yourself
with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life
of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in
this manual. Ignoring them could result in
damage to the vehicle or personal injury to
you or others. Vehicle damage caused by
failure to follow instructions is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about the
operation of any equipment, your
authorized smart center will be glad to
demonstrate the proper procedures.
We continuously strive to improve our
product, and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in design and equipment. Therefore,
information, illustrations and
descriptions in this Operator’s Manual
might differ from your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in
this manual, including operating
instructions wherever necessary. Since
they are special-order items, the
descriptions and illustrations herein may
vary slightly from the actual equipment of
your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are
not shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, your authorized smart center will
be glad to inform you of correct care and
operating procedures.
The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance/
Warranty Booklet (USA only) or Service/
Warranty Booklet (Canada only) are
important documents and should be kept
with the vehicle.
Warranty information
The Warranty Information Booklet contains
detailed information about the warranties
covering your smart, including:
R smart USA Limited Warranty (USA only)
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Canada
only)
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R Corrosion Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
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Rsmartmove Assistance (Canada only)
R State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws, USA only)
Important notice for California retail
buyers and lessees of smart
automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled
to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund
of the purchase price or lease price, if
smart USA Distributor LLC. and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities
fail to fix one or more substantial defects
or malfunctions in the vehicle that are
covered by its express warranty after a
reasonable number of repair attempts.
During the period of 18 months from
original delivery of the vehicle or the
accumulation of 18 000 miles
(approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one
or more of the following occurs:
(1)the same substantial defect or
malfunction results in a condition that
is likely to cause death or serious
bodily injury if the vehicle is driven,
that defect or malfunction has been
subject to repair two or more times,
and you have directly notified smart
USA Distributor LLC. in writing of the
need for its repair,(2)the same substantial defect or
malfunction of a less serious nature
than category (1) has been subject to
repair four or more times and you have
directly notified us in writing of the
need for its repair, or(3)the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different
substantial defects or malfunctions
for a cumulative total of more than
30 calendar days.Written notification should not be sent to
a dealer, it should be addressed to:
smart USA Distributor LLC.
Customer Assistance Center
1765 Telegraph Rd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Maintenance
The Scheduled Maintenance Guide (USA) and
Service Booklet (Canada) describes all the
necessary maintenance work which should
be performed 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 unsafe, it may affect
the durability of the vehicle, and it may
otherwise void the limited, express
warranty.
Always have the Scheduled Maintenance
Guide (USA) or Service Booklet (Canada)
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 Assistance
The smartmove Assistance (Canada) and
smart 1 service (USA) Program provides
factory trained technical help in the event
of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free
Roadside Assistance number
1-800-762-7887 (in the USA)
1-877-627-8004 (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 accessibility of
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