2010 SMART FORTWO COUPE warning

Passenger seat
You can expand the cargo compartment by
folding down the passenger seat.
Observe the loading instructions
( Y page 100).
Folding downXRemove the seat belt from seat belt
guide 0046.XMove the passenger seat backward as far
as it will go.XHold the backrest with one hand back.XPull adjustment lever 0047 upwards and
unlock the seat backrest.XFold the seat backrest forward.Folding backXPull adjustment lever 0047 upwards and
unlock the seat backrest.XFold the seat backrest backward.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
backrest is again fixed into place.XCheck for proper engagement before
driving.XPlace the seat belt back in seat belt
guide 0046.GWarning!
When folding the passenger seat backrest
back to its upright position, please make
sure
R nobody becomes trapped
R no obstacles are jammed in the lock
R the adjustment lever has audibly locked
into position
A properly engaged passenger seat
backrest will help to prevent stored
objects in the cargo compartment from
being thrown about and injuring vehicle
occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
Seat heating*
The seat heating allows you to heat the
driver’s and passenger seat electrically.
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The seat heating has two levels.
The indicator lamps on seat heating
switch 0046 come on to show which heating
level you have selected.LevelIndicator lamps on the switchoffNo indicator lamp on1One indicator lamp on2Two indicator lamps onXMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.XSwitching on: Press seat heating
switch 0046 repeatedly until the desired
seat heating level is reached.XSwitching off: Press seat heating
switch 0046 repeatedly until all indicator
lamps go out.
! If the seat heating is malfunctioning,
the indicator lamp(s) on the switch
come(s) on briefly when you press the
switch and then go(es) out again. Contact
an authorized smart center.
Mirrors
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic
conditions.
Exterior rear view mirrors
GWarning!
Exercise care when using the passenger-
side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your
interior rear view mirror and glance over
your shoulder to determine whether any
vehicles are in the ’blind spot’ of your field
of vision, before changing lanes.
Manually adjustable exterior rear view
mirrorsXAdjusting: Move adjustment lever 0046 up,
down, left, or right to the desired
setting.
Power exterior rear view mirrors
This feature is only available on the model
passion and BRABUS.
The operating control is on the door
control panel.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.XSelecting the mirror: Turn knob 0046 to the
left for the driver’s side exterior rear
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passenger side exterior rear view
mirror.XAdjusting the mirror: Move adjustment
button 0047 up, down, left, or right to the
desired setting.
Exterior rear view mirror heating
Vehicles with power exterior rear view
mirrors are equipped with an exterior rear
view mirror heating.
This feature is only available on the model
passion and BRABUS.
After switching on the rear window
defroster, the exterior rear view mirrors
will be heated automatically. This
prevents icing up the exterior rear view
mirrors and also creates a clear view when
the exterior rear view mirrors have fogged
up.
If the rear window defroster is
automatically deactivated after
approximately 10 minutes of operation, the
exterior rear view mirror heating also
deactivates.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.XSwitching on: Switch on the rear window
defroster ( Y page 95).
The exterior rear view mirror heating is
switched on.XSwitching off: Switch off the rear window
defroster ( Y page 95).
The exterior rear view mirror heating is
switched off.
i The exterior rear view mirror heating
also switches off if the key is turned to
starter switch position 0.
Interior rear view mirror XAdjusting the mirror: Manually move the
interior rear view mirror up, down, left,
or right to the desired setting.XSelecting the antiglare position: Tilt
the interior rear view mirror to the
antiglare position by moving lever 0046
forward or backward.
Seat belts
Fastening the seat belts
GWarning!
Always fasten your seat belt before driving.
Always make sure all of your passengers are
properly restrained.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases
your risk of injuries and their likely
severity in an accident. You and your
passenger should always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled.
Without your seat belt buckled, you are
much more likely to hit the interior of the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be
seriously injured or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury
or death is lessened if you are properly
wearing your seat belt. Air bags can only
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protect you if you are properly wearing
your seat belt.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
child. For additional information, see
“Children in the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries
is significantly increased if the child
restraints are not properly secured in the
vehicle and/or the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint.
GWarning!
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Make
sure everyone riding in the vehicle is
correctly restrained with a separate seat
belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
GWarning!
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 it, the belt
would apply force at the abdomen or neck,
causing serious or even fatal injuries. The
seat backrest and seat belt provide the best
restraint when the wearer is in a position
that is as upright as possible and the belt
is properly positioned on the body.
GObserve Safety notes, see page 35.0046Seat belt outlet0047Seat belt guide008ASeat belt buckle0088Release button0086Latch plateXFastening the seat belt: With a smooth
motion, pull the seat belt out of seat belt
outlet 0046.XPlace the shoulder portion of the seat
belt across the top of your shoulder and
the lap portion across your hips.XPush latch plate 0086 into seat belt buckle
008A until it clicks.XIf necessary, tighten the lap portion of
the seat belt to a snug fit by pulling
shoulder portion up.XUnfastening the seat belt: Press release
button 0088.XAllow the retractor to completely rewind
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Proper use of seat belts
RDo not twist the seat belt when fastening.
R Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
portion is located as close as possible
to the middle of the shoulder (it should
not touch the neck). Never pass the
shoulder portion of the seat belt under
your arm.
R Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.
R Place the seat backrest in a position that
is as upright as possible.
R Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
R Do not fasten a seat belt around a person
and another object at the same time. When
using a seat belt to secure infant or
toddler restraints or children in booster
seats, always follow the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
R Check your seat belt during travel to
make sure it is properly positioned.
R Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care to maintain a
snug fit when wearing loose clothing.
GWarning!
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in
the door or in the seat adjustment
mechanism. This could damage the seat
belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the
effectiveness of the seat belts.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must be
replaced. Contact an authorized smart
center.
Lighting
Exterior lamp switch
For safety, smart recommends that you
drive with your low‑beam headlamps on
during the day. In certain countries, local
laws dictate that low‑beam headlamps are
switched on automatically during
operation of the vehicle.
i If you drive in countries where
vehicles drive on the other side of the
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.
Exterior lamp switch (USA only)
0027Lamps off
Daytime running lamp mode*006CParking lamps0064Low‑beam headlamps or high‑beam
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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
headlamps, the tail and parking lamps,
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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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In low ambient lighting or foggy
conditions, only switch from position
005A to 0064 with the vehicle at a
standstill in a safe location. Switching
from 005A to 0064 will briefly switch off
the headlamps. Doing so while driving in
low ambient lighting conditions may result
in an accident.
i Fog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and/or the low‑beam headlamps on.
Fog lamps should only be used in
conjunction with low‑beam headlamps.
Consult your State or Province Motor
Vehicle Regulations regarding
permissible lamp operation.
i Vehicle with rain-light sensor*:
Fog lamps cannot be switched on manually
with the exterior lamp switch in
position 005A. To switch on the fog
lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to
position 0064 first.XMake sure the parking lamps or the
low‑beam headlamps are switched on.XSwitching on: Press switch 0046.
The front fog lamps come on.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes
on.XSwitching off: Press switch 0046 once
more.
The front fog lamps go out.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be switched
on at all times, even with the key removed
from the starter switch.XSwitching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch 0046.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.XSwitching off: Press hazard warning
flasher switch 0046 once more.
Interior lighting
The interior lamp comes on for a period of
time when you open the doors, or lock or
unlock the vehicle with the key.
It goes out
R immediately after switching off the
ignition with all doors closed
R after 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened
R after 15 seconds if all doors are closed
R after 10 minutes if at least one door is
open
The rocker switch can be set to three
different positions.
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