road than the country in which the
vehicle is registered, you must have the
headlamps modified for symmetrical low
beams. Relevant information can be
obtained at any authorized smart center.
Vehicle care
Care tips
Regular and proper care will help to
maintain the value of your vehicle. The
best way to protect your vehicle from
harmful environmental influences is to
wash it and use protective treatments
regularly.
smart recommends that you care for the
paintwork at least twice a year (e.g. in the
spring and autumn).
GWarning!
Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the
particular container. Always open your
vehicle’s doors or windows when cleaning
the inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not
designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Always lock away cleaning products and
keep them out of reach of children.
! Follow the care tips. Wash your vehicle
preferably by hand.
While in operation or even while parked,
your vehicle is subjected to varying
external influences, which left unchecked
can attack the paint as well as the vehicle
underbody and lead to permanent damage.
Such damage is caused not only by extreme
and varying climatic conditions, but also
by:
R Air pollution
R Road salt
RTar
R Gravel and stone chipping
To avoid paint damage, you should
immediately remove:
R Insects
R Bird droppings
R Tree sap, etc.
R Grease and oil
R Brake fluid
R Coolant
R Fuel
R Tar spots
! Failure to remove such dirt
immediately can cause damage to the
paint or the soft top fabric*.
Environmental influences are not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
Frequent washing reduces and/or
eliminates the aggressiveness and potency
of the above adverse influences.
More frequent washings are necessary to
deal with unfavorable conditions:
R near the ocean
R in industrial areas (smoke, exhaust
emissions)
R during winter operation
You should check your vehicle from time to
time for stone chipping or other damage.
Any damage should be repaired as soon as
possible to prevent corrosion.
In doing so, do not neglect the underbody
of the vehicle. A prerequisite for a
thorough check is a washing of the
underbody followed by a thorough
inspection. Damaged areas need to be re-
undercoated.
Your vehicle has been treated at the factory
with a wax-base rustproofing in the body
cavities which will last for the lifetime of
the vehicle. Post-production treatment is
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Acoustic warning signalsProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 SolutionsOnce the anti-theft
warning system* has
been armed, a visual
and audible alarm is
triggered.The alarm is triggered when
R someone opens a door or the tailgate
R the driver’s door is unlocked with the key ( Y page 162)
R the vehicle’s interior is entered
R there is motion inside the vehicle
R the vehicle is raised
To cancel the alarm:XInsert the key in the starter switch.XTurn the key to starter switch position 1.
or
XPress button 0034 or 0038 on the key.A warning signal
sounds.The door is opened while a gear is engaged with the engine
running and neither the brake nor accelerator pedals are
depressed.XClose the driver’s and passenger door.XMove the gear selector lever to park position P.
or
XTurn off the engine.You open the driver’s door with the key in starter switch
position 0.XClose the driver’s door.
or
XRemove the key from the starter switch.A warning signal
sounds.The seat belts are not fastened when the engine is started. For
details, see seat belt telltale ( Y page 151).XFasten your seat belts.You can hear a
continuous noise from
the front axle when
braking.The vehicle is equipped with a mechanical/acoustic brake pad
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Unlocking/locking manually
Unlocking the vehicle
You can unlock the driver’s door and the
fuel filler flap by unlocking the driver’s
door using the key. The lock cylinder is
fitted with a cap.
XPress button 0034 on the key.
The anti-theft warning system* is
disarmed.
i If the transmitter battery in the key is
discharged, the anti-theft warning
system* can no longer be disarmed with
button 0034 on the key. For replacing the
transmitter battery ( Y page 163).
Unlocking the vehicle with the key and
opening a door or the tailgate will
trigger the anti-theft warning system*
( Y page 47).
To cancel the alarm:
XInsert the key in the starter switch.XTurn the key to starter switch position 1.XRemove cap 0046 from lock cylinder 0047.XUnlock the driver’s door.
The driver’s door and the fuel filler flap
are unlocked.
i To unlock the vehicle centrally press
the central unlocking switch in the upper
center console ( Y page 26).
Locking the vehicle
If you can no longer lock the vehicle using
the remote control and you do not have a
spare transmitter battery at hand, please
proceed as follows:XOpen the driver’s door.XPress the central locking switch
( Y page 52).
The indicator lamp on the central
locking switch comes on, when the starter
switch is in position 1.
The indicator lamp on the central
locking switch flashes, when the starter
switch is in position 0.XRemove the key from the starter switch,
take it with you, and close all doors.
The vehicle is now locked and the anti-
theft warning system* is armed.
Closing the rear soft top
If the rear soft top does not lock properly
after being closed, proceed as follows:
XStop the vehicle in a safe location.XEngage the parking brake.XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.XFold up the rear soft top completely.
The rear soft top stops in the unlocked
position.XWithin one minute, press and hold symbol
0055 on the retractable soft top switch
for 15 seconds twice.
The rear soft top closes the locking
hooks.XClose the retractable soft top
completely.XHave the rear soft top checked at an
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XInstalling: Insert the new bulb into bulb
socket 0047.XPress gently onto the bulb and turn it
clockwise.XInsert bulb socket 0047 into the headlamp
housing.
The arrow on bulb socket 0047 must be in
line with the line on the headlamp
housing.XTurn bulb socket 0047 clockwise by a
quarter of turn.
Side turn signal lamp bulb
XRemoving: Open the door on the
corresponding side.XPress on retaining lug 0046 in the
direction of the arrow until the side turn
signal lamp housing disengages.XUse a suitable tool to loosen the side turn
signal lamp housing from the fender.XTurn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull it out of the side turn signal
lamp housing.XPull the bulb out of the bulb socket.XInstalling: Insert the new bulb into the
bulb socket.XInsert the bulb socket into the side turn
signal lamp housing and turn the bulb
socket clockwise.XFit the side turn signal lamp housing
onto the fender.XPress gently onto the side turn signal
lamp housing.
The side turn signal lamp housing must
audibly engage.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
XTurn exterior lamp switch to position
0027 (Y page 62).XSwitch off the ignition.
Tail lamp unit
XRemoving:
Coupé: Open the upper tailgate.XOpen the lower tailgate.XCabriolet: Open the rear soft top
( Y page 71).XRemove the side cover in the cargo
compartment on the corresponding side.XFold the damping material forward, if
necessary.
Left bulb carrier illustrated as example
0046Retaining tab0047Electrical connectorXPress retaining tab 0046 in the center of
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adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to fail from
being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated
tires can adversely affect handling and
ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase
stopping distance, and result in sudden
deflation (blowout) because they are more
likely to become punctured or damaged by
road debris, potholes etc.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the
Tire and Loading Information placard on
the driver’s door B‑pillar. Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing
a blowout. Overloading the tires can also
result in handling or steering problems, or
brake failure.XDrive to the nearest authorized smart
center, to have the damaged tire
replaced.XContact an authorized smart center as
soon as possible to obtain a new filler
hose and a new tire sealant container.XBring used tire sealant materials to an
authorized smart center for proper
disposal.XReplace your tire sealant container
every 4 years. Replacement containers
are available at any authorized smart
center.GWarning!
After changing a tire, contact a smart
center to make sure the bolts holding the
wheel to the car are tight enough.
Otherwise, the wheels could come off. Each
bolt should be tightened to a torque of
81 lb‑ft (110 Nm).
Wheel change
Preparing the vehicle
XPark the vehicle on a hard, flat surface
when possible.XTurn on the hazard warning flasher.XTurn the steering wheel so that the front
wheels are in a straight-ahead position.XEngage the parking brake.XMove the gear selector lever to park
position P.XTurn off the engine.XHave any passenger exit the vehicle at a
safe distance from the roadway.
Removing the wheel
GWarning!
When jacking up the vehicle, only use a
suitable jack. Observe the manufacturer’s
safety instructions.
The jack must be designed for jacking up
this vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle.
The jack is intended only for lifting the
vehicle briefly for wheel changes. It is not
suited for performing maintenance work
under the vehicle. To help avoid personal
injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle
during a wheel change.
Never get beneath the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet
away from the area under the lifted vehicle.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before working under
the vehicle.
Always firmly engage the parking brake and
block the wheels with wheel chocks or other
sizeable objects before raising the
vehicle with the jack. Do not release the
parking brake while the vehicle is raised.
Make sure the ground on which the vehicle
is standing and where you place the jack is
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left as it will go when switching off the
ignition.XSwitch off the ignition.XLeave the key in the starter switch.XWait approximately 30 seconds until the
multifunction display in the instrument
cluster is completely blank.XTurn the battery off using the previously
installed battery switch.XRelease the parking brake.XDuring towing: Make sure the gear
selector lever remains in neutral
position N with the ignition switched
off.XAfter towing: Engage the parking brake.XTurn the battery on using the previously
installed battery switch.XMove the gear selector lever to park
position P.XRemove the key from the starter switch.XLock the doors.
!
Do not flat tow the vehicle with the front
axle raised. Doing so may cause serious
damage to the brake system which is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
! Failure to follow the recommendations
for flat towing can cause damage to your
vehicle:
R Not following the battery disconnect
procedure in the proper sequence may
result in data loss in the vehicle’s
control units.
R Not disconnecting the battery and
leaving the key in starter switch
position 1 (ignition on) may result in
- the vehicle locking. The vehicle will
lock if the wheels are turning at
vehicle speeds of approximately
8 mph (14 km/h) or more.
- the ESP ®
being activated. Active
braking action through the ESP ®
may
seriously damage the brake system
which is not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
R Not moving the gear selector lever to
neutral position N may result in
significant transmission damage.
R in a discharged battery.
Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve
to switch off malfunctioning power
circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and
systems secured by that fuse will stop
operating.
GWarning!
Only use fuses approved by smart with the
specified amperage for the system in
question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse this may cause an
overload leading to a fire, and/or cause
damage to electrical components and/or
systems. Contact a smart center if you
encounter any electrical problems.
! A blown fuse must be replaced by an
appropriate spare fuse (recognizable by
its color or the fuse rating given on the
fuse) of the amperage recommended in
the fuse chart. Any smart center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.
If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have
the cause determined and rectified at an
authorized smart center.
Before replacing fuses:
R Engage the parking brake.
R Make sure the gear selector lever is in
park position P.
R Turn off all electrical accessories.
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No.Accessory/ComponentAmperageColor0080Right high‑beam headlamp7.5 ABrown0081Left high‑beam headlamp7.5 ABrown0082Engine7.5 ABrown0083Rear window defroster, radiator fan40 AOrange0084Soft top (cabriolet only)30 AGreen0085Transmission40 AOrange006DHorn, doors, central locking20 AYellow006C———006BIgnition50 ARed0069ESP®40 AOrange00BAEPS*30 AGreen009DExterior rear view mirror heating7.5 ABrown009E———009FBackup (ignition)——00A0Backup (ignition)——00A1Backup (batt. +)——00A2Backup (batt. +)——00A3Backup (batt. +)——00A4Backup (batt. +)——00A5Seat heating20 AYellowFuses193>> Practical hints.* optional451_AKB; 3; 22, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-27T09:36:34+02:00 - Seite 193Z
Example certification label (Canada vehicles)
0047Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)008APaintwork code
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
can be found in the following locations:
R on the certification label on the driver’s
door B‑pillar ( Y page 198)
R on the rear right on the cargo
compartment floor ( Y page 199)
R in the lower edge of the windshield
( Y page 198)
XOpen the cargo compartment.XFold back the carpet.0046VIN (on the cargo compartment floor)
Engine number
The engine number is engraved into the
engine block. For more information,
contact any authorized smart center.
i When ordering parts, please specify
vehicle identification and engine
number.
Vehicle specification (model pure)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized smart
center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
Engine (model pure)Engine, type132Mode of operation4‑stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders3Valves per
cylinder4Bore2.83 in (72.00 mm)Stroke3.22 in (81.80 mm)Total piston
displacement61.0 cu in (999 cm 3
)Compression ratio10.0:1Output acc. to
SAE J 134970 hp/5 800 rpm
(52 kW/5 800 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 134968 lb-ft/4 500 rpm
(92 Nm/4 500 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 400 rpmFiring order1-2-3Poly‑V‑belt802 mmElectrical system (model pure)Alternator14 V/90 AStarter motor12 V/0.95 kWBattery12 V/42 AhVehicle specification (model pure)199>> Technical data.451_AKB; 3; 22, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-27T09:36:34+02:00 - Seite 199Z