2010 SMART FORTWO COUPE octane

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Labels ........................................ 198
Emission control information .....198
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ..................62
Switching on/off ....................... 62
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS ....................................... 149
Battery .................................. 154
Brakes ................................... 150
Coolant temperature .................156
Engine malfunction ...................157
EPS ........................................ 153
ESP ®
...................................... 153
Fog lamps ................................ 65
Fuel cap ................................. 156
High-beam headlamps ...............155
Low-beam headlamps .................155
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale .................158
Oil pressure ............................ 157
Passenger front air bag off ....37, 159
Seat belt telltale ..................... 151
SRS ........................................ 151
Turn signals ............................ 155
License plate lamps ....................... 166
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ...................................... 62
Coming home function ................65
Daytime running lamp mode .........64
Exterior .................................. 62
Interior .................................. 66
Loading
see Vehicle loading
Locking the vehicle ........................ 50
Manually ................................ 162
Loss of
Key ........................................ 160
Service and Warranty
Information booklet ..................196
Low-beam headlamps ................. 63, 165
Exterior lamp switch ..................62
Indicator lamp ........................ 155
Switching on ............................ 63M
Main odometer display .................... 85
Maintenance .................................. 14
Service interval display .............88
Malfunction
Electronic immobilizer .............149
Shifting system ....................... 149
Manual headlamp mode (Low-beam
headlamps) ................................... 63
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ....... 131
Maximum load rating (tires) ............ 131
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure ........................ 131
Mirrors
Exterior rear view mirrors ..........59
Interior rear view mirror ...........60
MON (Motor Octane Number) ............. 208
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 interface ................................ 91
MP3 player, smart radio 10 ................ 91
Multifunction display ..................... 84
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Normal occupant weight .................. 131
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) .......................................... 199
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Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant
Classification System)
Occupant distribution ................... 131
Occupant safety
Air bags .................................. 33
Children and air bags ................33
Children in the vehicle ..............41
Infant and child restraint
systems ................................... 41
Introduction ............................ 30
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) .................................... 37
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Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 37
Seat belts ............................ 31, 35
SRS indicator lamp, malfunction .. 151
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................ 37
Self-test ................................. 40
Oil
see Engine oil
Oil level
see Engine oil, Checking level
On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD) ... 197
Operating safety ............................ 15
Outside temperature display ............ 86
Overhead control panel ................... 28
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Paintwork care ............................. 144
Panic alarm .................................. 44
Parcel net ..................................... 97
Parking ........................................ 77
Parking brake ................................ 77
Parking lamps .............................. 165
Parts service ............................... 196
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger front air bag ................... 37
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .................... 28, 37, 159
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Passenger seat ............................... 58
Pedals ........................................ 134
Power assistance .......................... 134
Power outlet ................................ 102
Power washer ............................... 144
Practical hints
Battery .................................. 180
Display messages .....................148
Flat tire ................................. 172
Fuses ..................................... 188
Jump starting .......................... 183
Replacing bulbs ....................... 164
Replacing transmitter battery ....163
Replacing wiper blades .............170
Towing ................................... 185
Unlocking/locking manually .......162
Warning and indicator
lamps ............................... 149, 159
What to do if ........................... 149
Where will I find...? .................148
Premium unleaded gasoline ............ 208
Problems with your vehicle .............. 16
Product information ....................... 13
Production options weight .............. 131
PSI (air pressure unit) ................... 131
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Radio .......................................... 90
Radio transmitters ........................ 139
Rain-light sensor .......................... 68
Rear lamps
Overview ................................ 166
Rear window defroster ..................... 95
Rear window wiper/washer ............... 69
Replacing wiper blade ..............170
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ................................ 115, 131
Refrigerant, air conditioning ......... 207
Refueling .................................... 106
Remote control see Key
Replacing bulbs ............................ 164
Reporting safety defects .................. 16
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel indicator .................... 88
Restraint systems see Occupant safety
Rims ..................................... 131, 202
Roadside Assistance ....................... 14
RON (Research Octane Number) ......... 208
Roof see Soft top system
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your vehicle will be determined by our
authorized smart center technician or the
tow service provider on a case-by-case
basis and may be a factor in our ability to
respond.
Additional charges may be applicable for
a breakdown location determined not to be
a reasonably accessible roadside location
as determined by our authorized
technician and tow service provider.
For additional information refer to the
smart Roadside Assistance Program
brochure in your vehicle literature
portfolio.
Change of address or ownership
In the USA: If you change your address, be
sure to send in the “Information Change
Card” found in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
In Canada: If you change your address, be
sure to send in the “Change of Address
Notice” found in the Warranty Booklet, or
simply call the Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100.
Maintaining your current address
information with smart will enable us to
contact you should important new
information about the vehicle, such as
recalls, become available.
If you sell your smart, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it
available to the next operator.
In the USA: If you bought this vehicle used,
be sure to send in the “Information Change
Card” found in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
In Canada: If you bought this vehicle used,
be sure to send in the “Notice of Pre‑Owned
Vehicle Purchase” found in the Warranty
Booklet, or call the Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100.
Operating your vehicle outside the
USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in
foreign countries, please be aware that:
R Service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
R Unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be
available; the use of leaded fuels will
damage the catalysts.
R Gasoline may have a considerably lower
octane rating, and improper fuel can
cause engine damage.
Operating safety
GWarning!
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because
the vehicle’s electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made
may produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of
your vehicle.
See an authorized smart center for repairs
or modifications to electronic
components.
Improper work or modifications on other
vehicle systems could also have a negative
impact on the operating safety of the
vehicle.
GWarning!
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore
never turn off the engine while driving.
GWarning!
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody
or tires/wheels, for example when running
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008AFuel filler cap0088Fuel type label0086HolderXTurn off the engine.XRemove the key from the starter switch.XOpen the fuel filler flap by pulling at the
point indicated by arrow 0046.XTurn fuel filler cap 008A counterclockwise
and hold on to it until possible pressure
is released.XTake off fuel filler cap 008A.
!
The fuel filler cap is tethered to the
fuel filler flap. Do not drop the fuel
filler cap. It could damage the vehicle
paint finish.
XInsert fuel filler cap 008A in direction of
arrow 0047 into holder 0086 on the inside of
the fuel filler flap.XFully insert filler nozzle unit and
refuel.XOnly fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out — do not top off or overfill .GWarning!
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray back out when removing the fuel pump
nozzle, which could cause personal injury.
XReplace fuel filler cap 008A.XTurn fuel filler cap 008A clockwise until
the handle grip overturns.
i Make sure to close the fuel filler flap
before locking the vehicle as the fuel
filler flap locking pin prevents closing
after you have locked the vehicle.
XClose the fuel filler flap.
You should hear the latch close shut.
i Only use premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating of
91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump.
Please contact gas station personnel in
case labels on the pump cannot be found.
For more information on gasoline, see
“Premium unleaded gasoline”
( Y page 207) and “Fuel requirements”
( Y page 208), or contact an authorized
smart center.
Check regularly and before a long trip
For information on quantities and
requirements of operating agents, see
“Service fluids and capacities”
( Y page 204).
Check the following:
R Engine oil level ( Y page 108)
R Tire inflation pressure ( Y page 116)
R Coolant level ( Y page 111)
R Vehicle lighting ( Y page 164)
R Windshield washer system ( Y page 112)
R Brake fluid ( Y page 113)
Engine compartment
Engine compartment cover
Open the engine compartment cover to
check the engine oil level and if necessary,
to add engine oil.
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 engine
compartment cover and parts in the area
around the engine compartment cover may
be hot. Parts of the engine can become very
hot. To prevent burns, let the engine cool
off completely before touching the engine
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CapacitiesComponentsModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants,
etc.Engine with oil
filterAll models3.5 US qt (3.3 l)Approved engine oilsTransmissionAll models2.4 US qt (2.3 l)Castrol Manual BOT 328Brake systemAll models1.05 US qt (1.0 l)Brake fluid (DOT 4+)Cooling systemAll modelsapprox. 4.5 US qt (4.3 l)Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
meeting specification
MB 325.0Fuel tankAll models8.72 US gal (33.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline
(Minimum Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON])Fuel tank
reserveAll modelsapprox. 1.32 US gal (5.0 l)Air
conditioning
system*All models—R134a refrigerant and
special PAG lubricant oil
(never R 12)Windshield
washer systemAll models4.0 US qt (3.8 l)Windshield washer
concentrate 25
(Y page 208)
Washer fluid mixing ratio
( Y page 208)Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for
their suitability in our engines and
durability for our service intervals.
Therefore, only use engine oils and oil
filters required for vehicles with the
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 bythe Maintenance System will result in
engine or emission control system
damage not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System
recommendations for scheduled oil
changes. Failure to do so will result in
engine or emission control system
damage not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.25 Use a windshield washer concentrate labeled for summer and water for temperatures above freezing
point or a windshield washer concentrate labeled for winter and water for temperatures below freezing
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Viscosity grades for engine oils
Using the chart below, select oil viscosity
according to the lowest air temperature
expected before the next oil change.
Engine oil additives
! Do not blend oil additives with engine
oil. They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from
blending oil additives are not covered
by the smart Limited Warranty. Any
authorized smart center will provide you
with additional information.
Air conditioning refrigerant
R134a (HFC) refrigerant and special
PAG lubricating oil are used in the air
conditioning system.
! Never use R 12 (CFC) or mineral-based
lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the
system will occur.
Brake fluid
GWarning!
During vehicle operation, the boiling
point of the brake fluid is continuously
reduced through the absorption of moisture
from the atmosphere. Under extremely
strenuous operating conditions, this
moisture content can lead to the formation
of bubbles in the system, thus reducing the
system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s
Maintenance Booklet for replacement
interval.
Only brake fluid approved by smart is
recommended. Any authorized smart center
will provide you with additional
information.
Premium unleaded gasoline
GWarning!
Gasoline is highly flammable and
poisonous. It burns violently and can cause
serious personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and skin or clothing
contact. Extinguish all smoking materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging to
your health.
! To maintain the engine’s durability
and performance, premium unleaded
gasoline must be used. If premium
unleaded gasoline is not available and
low octane fuel is used, follow these
precautions:
R Have the fuel tank only partially filled
with unleaded regular gasoline and
fill up with premium unleaded
gasoline as soon as possible.
R Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.
R Do not exceed an engine speed of
3 000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with
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a light load such as two persons and no
cargo.
R Do not exceed 2
/ 3 of maximum
accelerator pedal position if the
vehicle is fully loaded or operating in
mountainous terrain.
Fuel requirements
Only use premium unleaded fuel. The octane
number (posted at the pump) must be 91 min.
It is an average of both the
R esearch Octane
N umber (RON) and the Motor Octane Number
(MON): (RON+MON)/2. This is also known as
the ANTI‑KNOCK INDEX.
Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates
such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be
used provided the ratio of any one of these
oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed
10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%.
The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not
exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents.
Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is
not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10%
ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be
used.
These blends must also meet all other fuel
requirements, such as resistance to spark
knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.
Gasoline additives
A major concern among engine
manufacturers is carbon build-up caused
by gasoline. smart recommends only the use
of quality gasoline containing additives
that prevent the build-up of carbon
deposits.
After an extended period of using fuels
without such additives carbon deposits can
build up, especially on the intake valves
and in the combustion area, leading to
engine performance problems such as:
R Warm-up hesitation
R Unstable idle
R Knocking/pinging
R Misfire
R Power loss
In areas where carbon deposits may be
encountered due to lack of availability of
gasolines which contain these additives,
the use of smart approved additives is
recommended. Contact an authorized smart
center for a listing of approved products.
Follow directions on the product label.
Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel.
This only results in unnecessary costs and
may be harmful to the engine operation.
! Damage or malfunction resulting from
poor fuel quality or from blending
additional fuel additives other than
those tested and approved by us for use
on smart vehicles are not covered by the
smart Limited Warranty.
Windshield/rear window washer system
During all seasons:
XUse a windshield washer concentrate
labeled for summer and water for
temperatures above freezing point.XUse a windshield washer concentrate
labeled for winter and water for
temperatures below freezing point.XPremix the windshield washer fluid in a
suitable container depending on the
outside temperature and in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions 26
.
Washer fluid mixing ratio
R Temperature above 32 ¦ (0¥ ):
26
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