2010 SMART FORTWO COUPE ESP

XPress button 0034 on the key twice.XPress and hold button 0035 on the key for
approximately two seconds.
or
XPull the release handle in handle
recess 0046 of the lower tailgate.
The upper tailgate is unlocked.XSwivel the upper tailgate upwards to
open.
Observe information on loading the
vehicle ( Y page 100).
For information on vehicle weights, see
“Vehicle specification” ( Y page 199).
Opening the lower tailgate on the
coupé
GWarning!
High outside temperature, stop-and-go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades, or
driving at high engine speed may increase
the temperature in the engine
compartment. Therefore the area around the
air slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let
the engine cool off before touching this
area to prevent burns.
XOpen the upper tailgate ( Y page 52).XPull both release levers 0046 backwards
either simultaneously or one after the
other.
The lower tailgate is unlocked.XSwivel the lower tailgate downwards to
open.
The lower tailgate is held in the
horizontal position by means of the two
retaining straps.
! When folded down, the lower tailgate
can bear loads up to maximum of 220 lbs
(100 kg).
Observe information on loading the
vehicle ( Y page 100).
For information on vehicle weights, see
“Vehicle specification” ( Y page 199).
Closing the tailgate(s) on the coupé
GWarning!
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the tailgate(s). Be especially careful when
small children are around.
XSwivel the lower tailgate upwards to
close. Allow the two release levers to
engage audibly.XSwivel the upper tailgate downwards to
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XPress button 0034 on the key twice.XPull the release handle in handle
recess 0046 of the tailgate.
The tailgate is unlocked.XSwivel the tailgate downwards to open.
Opening and closing the rear soft top
(cabriolet only)
You can open the rear soft top to ease
loading and unloading.
XOpening: Push release levers 0046 to the
left and right of the retaining clip
upwards.XSwivel the rear soft top upwards to open.GWarning!
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the rear soft top. Be especially careful
when small children are around.
XClosing: Swivel the rear soft top
downwards to close.XPull soft top down.XPull release levers 0046 to the left and
right of the retaining clip downwards.XMake sure the rear soft top is correctly
locked in place on both sides.Closing the tailgate on the cabrioletGWarning!
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the tailgate. Be especially careful when
small children are around.
! When closing the tailgate, you must
first close the rear soft top. Otherwise
you might break the release levers of the
rear soft top.
XSwivel the tailgate upwards to close. Let
the tailgate lock into place.GWarning!
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.
Starter switch positions
Starter switch
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005DFor removing key004AIgnition (power supply for all
electrical consumers) and driving
position
All lamps (except low‑beam
headlamp indicator lamp,
high‑beam headlamp indicator
lamp, and turn signal indicator
lamps unless activated) in the
instrument cluster come on. If a
lamp in the instrument cluster fails
to come on when the ignition is
switched on, have it checked and
replaced if necessary. If a lamp in
the instrument cluster remains on
after starting the engine or comes
on while driving, refer to “Warning
and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster” ( Y page 149).004BStarting ( Y page 75)
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When you switch on the ignition, the
indicator and warning lamps (except
low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp,
high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp, and
turn signal indicator lamps unless
activated) in the instrument cluster
come on. The indicator and warning
lamps (except low‑beam headlamp
indicator lamp, high‑beam headlamp
indicator lamp, and turn signal
indicator lamps if activated) will go out
when the engine is running. This
indicates that the respective systems
are operational.
Seats
Safety notes
GWarning!
All seat adjustments, as well as fastening
of seat belts, must be done before the
vehicle is operated.
GWarning!
When adjusting the seat, make sure no one
becomes trapped.
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving. Adjusting the seat while driving
could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined
position as this can be dangerous. You
could slide under the seat belt in a
collision. If you slide under the seat belt,
it could apply force at the abdomen or neck,
potentially causing serious or fatal
injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts
provide the best restraint when the wearer
is in a position that is as upright as
possible and seat belts are properly
positioned on the body.
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R Adjust the seat backrest until your arms
are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
R Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as
possible with the driver still able to
operate the controls properly.
R Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Observe the notes on the air bag system.
GWarning!
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
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Exterior lamp switch (Canada only)
0027Lamps off
Daytime running lamp mode006CParking lamps0064Low‑beam headlamps or high‑beam
headlamps
Parking lamps
You can switch on and off the parking lamps
with the exterior lamp switch using the
manual headlamp mode.
XSwitching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position 006C.
The parking lamps come on.
The following lamps also come on:
R Tail lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
Low‑beam headlamps
You can switch on and off the low‑beam
headlamps with the exterior lamp switch
using the manual headlamp mode.
XSwitching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position 0064.
The low‑beam headlamps come on.
The low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
0065 in the instrument cluster comes on.
The following lamps also come on:
R Tail and parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lampsAutomatic headlamp mode (USA only)
This feature is only available on vehicles
with rain-light sensor*.
The following lamps come on and go out
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light:
R Low‑beam headlamps
R Tail and parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
GWarning!
If the exterior lamp switch is set to
position 005A, the headlamps will not be
automatically switched on under foggy
conditions.
To minimize risk to you and to others,
activate headlamps by turning exterior
lamp switch to position 0064 when driving
or when traffic and/or ambient lighting
conditions require you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only
switch from position 005A to 0064 with the
vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from position 005A to 0064 will
briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so
while driving in low ambient lighting
conditions may result in an accident.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid to the driver. The driver is responsible
for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at
all times.
XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
005A .
With the key in starter switch position
1 , the tail and parking lamps, the license
plate lamps, and the side marker lamps
will come on and go out automatically
depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
With the engine running, the low‑beam
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automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
Daytime running lamp mode (Canada only)
In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode
is mandatory and therefore in a constant
mode.
XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
0027 .
i
With the engine running, the low‑beam
headlamps cannot be switched off
manually.
You cannot switch on the high‑beam
headlamps.
The high‑beam flasher is available at all
times.
For nighttime driving you should turn the
exterior lamp switch to position 0064 to
permit activation of the high‑beam
headlamps.
When the engine is running, and you
R turn the exterior lamp switch to position
006C , the low‑beam headlamps, the tail
and parking lamps, the license plate
lamps and the side marker lamps come on
R turn the exterior lamp switch to position
0064 , the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp
mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps come
on ( Y page 62).
Daytime running lamp mode* (USA only)
In the USA, the daytime running lamp mode
is deactivated by default.
XActivating: Switch off the ignition.XSwitch on the high-beam flasher and
press button 0038 on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.The daytime running lamp mode is
activated.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
0027 .
i
With the engine running, the low‑beam
headlamps cannot be switched off
manually.
i When the daytime running lamp mode is
activated, the rain-light sensor* is
without function.
When the engine is running, and you turn
the exterior lamp switch to position 006C
or 0064 , the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp
mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps come on
( Y page 62).
XDeactivating: Switch off the ignition
and remove the key from the starter
switch.XSwitch on the high-beam flasher and
press button 0034 on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The daytime running lamp mode is
deactivated.
Combination switch (high beam, high-
beam flasher and turn signals)
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
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High‑beam headlamps XMake sure the low‑beam headlamps are
switched on ( Y page 63).XSwitching on: Push the combination
switch to position 004A.
The high‑beam headlamps come on.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
0063 in the instrument cluster comes on.XSwitching off: Pull the combination
switch in direction of arrow 0047 to its
original position.
The high‑beam headlamps go out.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
0063 in the instrument cluster goes out.
High‑beam flasher
XPull the combination switch briefly in
direction of arrow 0047.
Turn signals
0046Turn signals, right0047Turn signals, leftXSwitching on: Push the combination
switch in direction of arrow 0046 or 0047.
The corresponding turn signals flash.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lamp 0026 or 0024 in the instrument
cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets
automatically after major steering
wheel movement.i 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 function
Vehicles 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
XRemove the key from the starter switch.XExit the vehicle.XPress button 0038 on the key.
The vehicle is locked.
The interior and exterior 11
lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
When returning to the vehicle
XPress button 0034 on the key either once or
twice.
The vehicle is either selectively or
globally unlocked.
The interior and exterior 11
lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
Front fog lamps
GWarning!
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
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Opening and closing the power windows
This feature is only available on the model
passion and BRABUS.
GWarning!
Do not keep any part of your body up against
the side window pane when opening 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.
GWarning!
When closing the windows, make sure there
is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
The closing of the side windows can be
immediately stopped 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 serious
personal injury.
The switches for both power windows are on
the driver’s door. In addition, there is a
switch for the passenger side on the
passenger door.
0046Side window driver’s door0047Side window passenger doorXMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.XOpening: Press the top of the respective
switch to the resistance point.
The corresponding side window moves
downwards until you release the switch.XClosing: Pull the top of the respective
switch to the resistance point.
The corresponding side window moves
upwards until you release the switch.XAutomatic opening: Press the top of the
respective switch briefly.
The corresponding side window opens
completely.XStopping during automatic opening:
Press or pull the top of the respective
switch again.
The corresponding side window stops
immediately.
Driving and parking
Starting
GWarning!
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of motion.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats* or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the
pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden acceleration or braking
maneuvers, the objects could get caught
between or beneath the pedals and restrict
your ability to brake or accelerate. This
could lead to accidents and/or injury.
GWarning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can
cause unconsciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas
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XBriefly pull the gear selector lever
backward in the - direction ( Y page 79).
or
XPull left shift paddle 0046 (Y page 82)
towards you.
The transmission shifts to the next lower
gear.
Kickdown
You can use kickdown when you want
maximum acceleration.
XPress the accelerator pedal past the
point of resistance.
Depending on the engine speed the
transmission shifts into a lower gear.XWhen you have reached the desired speed,
briefly push the gear selector lever
forward in the + direction ( Y page 79).
or
XPull right shift paddle 008A (Y page 82)
towards you.
The transmission shifts to the next
higher gear.
Deactivating manual gearshifting
XWith drive position D selected: Pull and
hold right shift paddle 008A (Y page 82)
towards you for longer than two seconds.
or
XWith manual gearshifting M selected:
Move the gear selector lever to drive
position D ( Y page 79).
System-controlled automatic
gearshifting is switched on again.
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode)
In this mode only a certain gear or a
certain gear combination can be selected.
This mode is triggered in case of
transmission malfunctions and enables you
driving to the nearest workshop such as a
smart center.
If vehicle acceleration becomes less
responsive or sluggish or the transmission
no longer shifts, the transmission is most
likely operating in limp-home (emergency
operation) mode. The transmission
position indicator flashes and the ¬
symbol appears in the multifunction
display.
Driving in limp-home mode:XMove the gear selector lever to drive
position D ( Y page 79).XContinue to drive.XHave the transmission checked at an
authorized smart center as soon as
possible.
i It is possible that a gear combination
including the reverse gear can not be
selected. Keep in mind when parking,
that reversing the vehicle might be
impossible.
In case of a minor transmission
malfunction, it might be possible to teach-
in the transmission in order to restore the
normal transmission mode.
i If the attempt to teach-in the
transmission fails, you cannot continue
to drive. Therefore we strongly
recommend that you have the
transmission taught-in at a qualified
workshop or at an authorized smart
center.
Teaching-in the transmission system:
XStop the vehicle in a safe location.XMove the gear selector lever to park
position P.XTurn off the engine.XWait at least 30 seconds before
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