2010 SMART FORTWO COUPE Owners Manual

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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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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0046Interior lamp0047Switching on the automatic control008AOff0088Continuous operation
Automatic control
XSet the rocker switch to position 0047.
The interior lamp comes on for a period
of time.
Switching off
XSet the rocker switch to position 008A.
The interior lamp is permanently
switched off.
Continuous operation
XSet the rocker switch to position 0088.
The interior lamp is permanently
switched on.
! When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
interior lamp is not set to continuous
operation and none of the doors is left
open for a long period of time.
Doing otherwise could result in a
discharged battery.
Windshield wipers
Switching windshield wipers on and off
005DWindshield wipers off004AIntermittent wiping004BSlow continuous wiping004CFast continuous wipingXMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.XSwitching on: Turn the wiper switch to
position 004B or 004C depending on the
intensity of the rain.
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry. Dust that
accumulates on a windshield might
scratch the glass and/or damage the
wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry
windshield. If it is necessary to operate
the windshield wipers in dry weather
conditions, always operate the
windshield wipers with windshield
washer fluid.
! If anything blocks the windshield
wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them
off immediately.
For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a
safe location and
R -
remove the key from the starter
switch
- engage the parking brake
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before attempting to remove any
blockage.
R Remove blockage.
R Turn the windshield wipers on again.XSwitching off: Turn the wiper switch to
position 005D.
Intermittent wiping
Only switch on intermittent wiping under
wet weather conditions or in the presence
of precipitation.
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*: When you
select intermittent wiping, the sensor is
activated. The sensor automatically sets a
suitable wiping interval depending on the
wetness of the sensor surface.
! Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
Do not leave windshield wipers in
intermittent setting when the vehicle is
taken to an automatic car wash or during
windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers
will operate in the presence of water
sprayed on the windshield, and
windshield wipers may be damaged as a
result.
! Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt
on the surface of the sensor or optical
effects may cause the windshield wipers
to wipe in an undesired fashion. This
could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield. You
should therefore switch off the
windshield wipers when weather
conditions are dry.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.XActivating intermittent wiping: Turn the
wiper switch to position 004A.
After the initial wipe, pauses between
wipes are automatically controlled
depending on the vehicle speed and by the
rain-light sensor*.XDeactivating intermittent wiping: Turn
the wiper switch to position 005D.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
XPull the wiper switch in direction of
arrow 0046 and hold in position.
The windshield wipers operate with
windshield washer fluid.XRelease the wiper switch.
The windshield wipers will wipe three
more times.
i To prevent smears on the windshield, or
noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe
with windshield washer fluid
periodically even when it is raining.
Single wipe
XPull the wiper switch briefly in
direction of arrow 0046.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
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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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the vehicle interior, vehicle
electronics could be damaged which is
not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
Opening and closing the retractable
soft top
You can open and close the retractable soft
top when the vehicle is either stationary
or in motion.
GWarning!
Never operate the retractable soft top if
there is the possibility of anyone being
harmed by the opening or closing
procedure.
GWarning!
The retractable soft top is made out of
fabric. In the event of an accident, the
fabric may tear. This may result in an
opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not
wearing their seat belts or not wearing
them properly may be thrown out of the
opening. Such an opening also presents a
potential for injury for occupants wearing
their seat belts properly as entire body
parts or portions of them may protrude from
the passenger compartment.
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.
! To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the retractable
soft top.
Do not open the retractable soft top if
there is snow or ice on the roof, as this
could result in malfunctions.
If you cannot open or close the
retractable soft top due to a malfunction
contact Roadside Assistance or an
authorized smart center.
Opening from outside
You can open the retractable soft top
completely with the key.
Key with remote control
00460038 Lock button00470035 Opening the retractable soft top008A0034 Unlock buttonXPress button 0035 on the key for
approximately two seconds.
The retractable soft top opens
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