2010 SMART FORTWO COUPE tailgate

compartment cover, parts in the area
around the engine compartment cover, and
parts of the engine.XTurn off the engine.XEngage the parking brake.XOpen the tailgate.GWarning!
Exercise extreme caution if you see flames
or smoke coming from the engine
compartment. Move away from the vehicle
and call the fire department.
If the coolant temperature warning lamp
indicates that the engine is overheated, do
not attempt to open the engine compartment
cover. Move away from the vehicle and wait
until the engine has cooled before opening
the engine compartment.
GWarning!
To help prevent personal injury, stay clear
of moving parts when the engine
compartment cover is open and the engine
is running.
GWarning!
The engine is equipped with a
transistorized ignition system that
utilizes high voltage. Do not touch any
components (ignition coils, spark plug
sockets, diagnostic socket) of the ignition
system
R while the engine is running
R while starting the engine
R if ignition is “on” and the engine is
turned manually
XOpening: Grasp the strap on cargo
compartment floor 0046.XLift cargo compartment floor 0046 with the
strap.XEngage hook 0088 into top mounting of
cargo compartment cover blind 0086.XRemove fastening screw 0047.XRemove engine compartment cover 008A.XClosing: Slide engine compartment cover
008A forward into the tabs provided.XTighten fastening screw 0047.XDisengage hook 0088 from top mounting
0086 .XFold cargo compartment floor 0046 back
down.XPush the right hand and left hand cargo
compartment floor edges under the edges
of the side panels.XClose the tailgate.
Engine oil
The amount of oil your engine needs will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Increased oil consumption
can occur when the vehicle is new or the
vehicle is driven at higher engine speeds
frequently.
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
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! Do not use any special lubricant
additives, as these may increase wear
and damage the drive assemblies. Using
special additives not approved by smart
may cause damage not covered by the
smart Limited Warranty. More
information on this subject is available
at any smart center.
Checking engine oil level
! Check the engine oil level at regular
intervals.
When checking the engine oil level
R the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
R the vehicle must have been stationary for
at least five minutes with the engine
turned off
XTurn off the engine.XEngage the parking brake.XOpen the tailgate.XOpen the engine compartment cover
( Y page 107).
The oil dipstick is located in the engine
compartment on the passenger side.
XPull out oil dipstick 0046.XWipe oil dipstick 0046 clean with a clean
cloth.XFully insert oil dipstick 0046 into the
dipstick guide tube.XPull out oil dipstick 0046 again after
approximately one minute to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is
between lower mark 008A (minimum) and
upper mark 0047 (maximum) on both sides
of oil dipstick 0046.XFully insert oil dipstick 0046 into the
dipstick guide tube again.XIf necessary, add engine oil
( Y page 109).
i
The filling quantity between the upper
and lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 l).
Adding engine oil
! Only use approved engine oils and oil
filters required for vehicles 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
specification 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.
GWarning!
When adding engine oil, always use a funnel
to avoid spilling oil on any hot parts such
as the catalytic converter or exhaust
system.
If this should happen, however, the engine
must be thoroughly cleaned before you
continue your trip. The engine oil could
otherwise ignite.
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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
the bulb carrier upwards.XPull the bulb carrier out of the tail lamp
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