2010 SMART FORTWO COUPE tailgate

Rear window wiper/washer (coupé only)XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.XActivating intermittent wiping: Push the
wiper switch to position 004A.XWiping with windshield washer fluid:
Push the wiper switch in direction of
arrow 0047 and hold in position until the
rear window is clean.XRelease the wiper switch.
The rear window wiper will wipe three
more times.
Intermittent wiping is still activated.XDeactivating intermittent wiping: Pull
the wiper switch to position 005D.
i
The rear window wiper wipes one time
when the reverse gear is engaged with the
windshield wipers switched on.
Soft top system (cabriolet only)
Introduction
The soft top system of the smart cabriolet
consists of a:
R Retractable soft top
R Rear soft top
R 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.
Notes on the soft top system
! When transporting long objects inside
the vehicle, make sure 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 they
are not resting on the retaining clips.
When loading, make sure 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 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
temperatures below 14 ¦ (-10 ¥).
Do not place any pointed, sharp-edged,
hot (above 176 ¦ [80 ¥]), incandescent or
burning objects on the soft top’s lining.
Do not apply wax to the soft top fabric and
select only wax-free washing products
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
conditions can sometimes change
rapidly. Make sure to close the
retractable soft top and the rear soft top
when leaving the vehicle. If water enters
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Opening from the inside
Retractable soft top switch
0046Closing0047OpeningXMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.XPress symbol 0056 on the retractable soft
top switch until the desired position is
reached or the retractable soft top is
opened completely.
or
XPress symbol 0056 on the retractable soft
top switch briefly.
The retractable soft top opens
completely.
i Pressing symbol 0056 or 0055 on the
retractable soft top switch while
opening the retractable soft top will
interrupt the opening procedure.
Closing
For safety reasons, you can only close the
retractable soft top using the retractable
soft top switch inside the vehicle.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.XPress symbol 0055 on the retractable soft
top switch until the retractable soft top
is closed.
i To avoid draining the battery, leave the
engine running when opening and
closing the retractable soft top.
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.GWarning!
Never operate the rear soft top if there is
the possibility of anyone being harmed by
the opening or closing procedure.
! Make sure 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 tailgate or close the
soft top system.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
Retractable soft top switch
0046Closing0047Opening
Opening the rear soft top
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the retractable soft top has opened
completely.XRelease the retractable soft top switch
or button 0035 on the key.XPress symbol 0056 on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has
folded down completely.
Closing the rear soft top
XPress symbol 0055 on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has
folded up completely.XRelease the retractable soft top switch.
i 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.
Removing the side rails
XOpen the retractable soft top
( Y page 54).XOpen the rear soft top ( Y page 71).XOpen the driver’s and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.XOpen the tailgate ( Y page 54).XPull handle 0046 on the inside of the
tailgate backward.XLift up the storage compartment cover.XPush release lever 0047 of side rail 008A
backward.
Side rail 008A can be lifted at the rear end,
but remains secured.XPush release lever 0047 backward again.XCarry out the following steps when
conditions are safe to do so.XFirst lift the side rail at the rear end in
direction of arrows 0088.XThen remove it in direction of
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Storing the side rails0046Front left0047Rear left008AFront right0088Rear rightXStore the side rails in the storage
compartment of the tailgate with the
painted side facing down in the
designated order 0046 to 0088.0046Front left0047Rear left008AFront right0088Rear rightXClose the storage compartment cover.XPress on the “PRESS” marking in the
middle of the storage compartment cover
until it engages audibly.GWarning!
Always close the storage compartment cover
properly when storing the side rails.
Otherwise occupants could be injured by
the side rails moving about during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accidentXClose the tailgate. Let the tailgate lock
into place.XClose the driver’s and passenger door.XOpen the side windows if desired.
! Make sure the storage compartment
cover is closed before closing the
tailgate. Otherwise the tailgate could
jam.
Mounting the side rails
XOpen the driver’s and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.XOpen the tailgate.XPull handle 0046 on the inside of the
tailgate backward.XLift up the storage compartment cover.XRemove the side rails from the storage
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0047Front left008ARear left0088Front right0086Rear rightXInstall the side rails in the designated
order 0047 to 0086.GWarning!
Make sure the side rails are properly
mounted. Otherwise the side rails could
disengage while driving and injure you and
other persons.
XTake one side rail and start by attaching
it to front end 0087.XMake sure the seal of the side rail is
facing up at position 006E and is not
pinched.XPush the side rail at rear end 006F
downwards until it audibly engages into
place twice.XInstall the side rail on the other side in
the same manner.! Make sure the side rails are installed
correctly. Otherwise the side rails may
not function properly or may be damaged.XClose the storage compartment cover.XPress on the “PRESS” marking in the
middle of the storage compartment cover
until it engages audibly.XClose the tailgate. Let the tailgate lock
into place.XClose the driver’s and passenger door.XOpen the side windows if desired.
! Make sure the storage compartment
cover is closed before closing the
tailgate. Otherwise the tailgate could
jam.
Side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
manually
Crank for side window on driver’s door
Side window on the driver’s door
XOpening: Turn crank 0046
counterclockwise.XClosing: Turn crank 0046 clockwise.
Side window on the passenger door
XOpening: Turn crank 0046 clockwise.XClosing: Turn crank 0046
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Fitting
If you wish to use cargo compartment cover
blind 0046 as normal, assemble it in top
mountings 0047. If you do not need the cargo
compartment cover blind, insert in bottom
mountings 008A.
XOpen the tailgate.XSecure cargo compartment cover
blind 0046 at the front of the cargo
compartment with the parcel net bag.XInsert cargo compartment cover
blind 0046 on the right-hand side in top
mounting 0047 or in bottom mounting 008A.XPush handle 0088 to the right in the
direction of the arrow.XInsert cargo compartment cover
blind 0046 in top mounting 0047 or bottom
mounting 008A in the left-hand side
paneling and release handle 0088.XCargo compartment cover blind 0046
engages.XPull parcel net bag 0086 down slightly and
secure with the hook and loop fastener.XRemove in reverse order.
Controls
XClosing: Take hold of cargo compartment
cover blind 0046 in the middle and pull
backwards.XGuide cargo compartment cover
blind 0046 into the rear right and left
mountings 0047.XOpening: Take hold of cargo compartment
cover blind 0046 in the middle, pull
backwards, and remove from rear
mountings 0047.XGuide cargo compartment cover
blind 0046 into position.
Coat hooks
The coat hooks are located at the rear roof
rail on the driver’s and passenger side.
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Glove box
The glove box is located in front of the
passenger seat.
XOpening: Pull on glove box lid
release 0047 and fold down the glove box
lid.XClosing: Lift up the glove box lid with a
bit of force until it engages.XLocking: Insert the key into glove box
lock 0046 and turn counterclockwise.XUnlocking: Insert the key into glove box
lock 0046 and turn clockwise.
Storage compartment in the tailgate
(coupé only)
You can store small objects in the storage
compartment in the tailgate.
XOpening: Open the tailgates.XPull handle 0046 on the inside of the
tailgate backward.XLift up the storage compartment cover.XClosing: Close storage compartment
cover 0046.XPress on the “PRESS” marking in the
middle of storage compartment cover 0046
until it engages audibly.XClose the tailgates ( Y page 53).
Loading instructions
GWarning!
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
materials 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.
GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury during a
collision or sudden maneuver, exercise
care when storing objects in the vehicle.
Put luggage or cargo in the cargo
compartment if possible. Do not pile
luggage or cargo higher than the seat
backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will
help to prevent stored objects from being
thrown about and injuring vehicle
occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
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GWarning!
No racks or loads may be secured to the roof
of the vehicle, as
R the panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
injuring persons
R this can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents
R the rack and/or the load could detach and
through this cause an accident or other
people could be injured by the load and/
or rack that has fallen off
GWarning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving.
Among other dangers, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
GWarning!
Do not store any flammable substances
inside the vehicle that could ignite and
start a fire.
GWarning!
The manufacturer has not approved your
vehicle for towing a trailer. A trailer can
permanently impair driving safety.
The gross vehicle weight which is the
weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools,
installed accessories, passengers, and
luggage/cargo must never exceed the load
limit and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) for your vehicle as specified on the
placard located on the driver’s door
B‑pillar ( Y page 198). In addition, the
load must be distributed in such a way so
that the weight on each axle never exceeds
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the
front and rear axle. The GVWR and GAWR for
your vehicle are indicated on the
certification label which can be found on
the driver’s door B‑pillar.
For more information, see “Loading the
vehicle” ( Y page 120).
The handling characteristics of a fully
loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load
distribution. It is therefore recommended
to load the vehicle with the heaviest items
being placed towards the front of the
vehicle.
Please pay attention to and comply with the
following instructions when loading the
vehicle and transporting cargo:
R Always place items being carried
against seat backrests, and fasten them
as securely as possible.
R The heaviest portion of the cargo should
always be kept as low as possible against
seat backrests.
R Do not stack loads higher than the top
edge of the head restraints.
R Make sure no luggage/cargo items can get
above or next to the driver’s and/or
passenger seat into the passenger
compartment.
R Make sure luggage/cargo is properly
secured.
R Always use, if so equipped, cargo net*
when transporting cargo.
Useful features
Sun visors
The sun visors protect you from sun glare
while driving.
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