
\000F VIN (on the cargo compartment floor)
Engine number
The engine number is engraved into the
engine block. For more information,
contact any authorized smart center.
iWhen 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.
Main dimensions (model pure)Overall vehicle
length
106.1 in (2 695 mm)Overall vehicle
width19
69.0 in (1 752 mm)Overall vehicle
height
61.6 in (1 565 mm)Wheelbase73.5 in (1 867 mm)Track, front50.5 in (1 283 mm)Main dimensions (model pure)Track, rear54.5 in (1 385 mm)Turning circle28.7 ft (8.75 m)Weights (model pure)Cargo
compartment load
max. 110 lb (50 kg)Roof load20 NoneGWarning!
No racks or loads may be secured to the roof
of the vehicle, as
Rthe panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
injuring persons
Rthis can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents
Rthe rack and/or the load could detach and
through this cause an accident or other
people could be injured by the load and/
or rack that has fallen off
Vehicle specification (model passion)
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.
Main dimensions (model passion)Overall vehicle
length
106.1 in (2 695 mm)Overall vehicle
width21
69.0 in (1 752 mm)Overall vehicle
height
61.6 in (1 565 mm)19Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.20This vehicle is not intended to carry items on its roof. Thus roof rails and any roof-mounted devices must not be used.21Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
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Main dimensions (model passion)Wheelbase73.5 in (1 867 mm)Track, front50.5 in (1 283 mm)Track, rear54.5 in (1 385 mm)Turning circle28.7 ft (8.75 m)Weights (model passion)Cargo
compartment loadmax. 110 lb (50 kg)Roof load 22
NoneGWarning!
No racks or loads may be secured to the roof
of the vehicle, as
R the panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
injuring persons
R this can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents
R the rack and/or the load could detach and
through this cause an accident or other
people could be injured by the load and/
or rack that has fallen off
Vehicle specification (model BRABUS)
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.
Main dimensions (model BRABUS)Overall vehicle
length107.4 in (2 727 mm)Overall vehicle
width 23
69.0 in (1 752 mm)Overall vehicle
height61.2 in (1 555 mm)Wheelbase73.5 in (1 867 mm)Track, front50.0 in (1 270 mm)Track, rear53.7 in (1 363 mm)Turning circle28.7 ft (8.75 m)Weights (model BRABUS)Cargo
compartment loadmax. 110 lb (50 kg)Roof load 24
NoneGWarning!
No racks or loads may be secured to the roof
of the vehicle, as
R the panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
injuring persons
R this can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents
R the rack and/or the load could detach and
through this cause an accident or other
people could be injured by the load and/
or rack that has fallen off
22 This vehicle is not intended to carry items on its roof. Thus roof rails and any roof-mounted devices
must not be used.
23 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
24 This vehicle is not intended to carry items on its roof. Thus roof rails and any roof-mounted devices
must not be used.216Vehicle specification (model BRABUS)>> Technical data.* optionalBA 451 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 4, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.62010-05-11T15:12:26+02:00 - Seite 216

Mixed size tires
i In the following tables, the models are represented by codes:
R V1: model pure
R V2: model passion
R V3: model BRABUS
Abbreviations used in the following tables:
R FA: Front Axle
R RA: Rear AxleAll-season tiresLight alloy rimsV1V2V3FA155/60 R 15 74T M+S4.5 J x 15 H2 25
Wheel offset: 0.93 in (23.5 mm)003E003E—RA175/55 R 15 77T M+S5.5 J x 15 H2 25
Wheel offset: 0.87 in (22 mm)FA165/60 R 15 77T M+S5.0 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 1.34 in (34 mm)003E003E—RA195/50 R 15 82T M+S6.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)FA175/55 R 15 77T M+S5.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 1.18 in (30 mm)——003ERA215/35 R 17 79H M+S7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.30 in (33 mm)Winter tires 26Light alloy rimsV1V2V3FA155/60 R 15 74T M+S
004D4.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 0.93 in (23.5 mm)003E003E003ERA175/55 R 15 77T M+S 004D5.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 0.87 in (22 mm)Service fluids and capacities
Notes
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by smart.
Please contact an authorized smart center
for products tested and approved by smart.GWarning!
Comply with all valid regulations with
respect to handling, storing and disposing
25 Model pure only: Available as steel rim or light alloy rim*.
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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
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.
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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 Research 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 28
.
Washer fluid mixing ratio
R Temperature above 32 ¦ (0¥ ):
1 part windshield washer concentrate
labeled for summer to 100 parts water
R Temperature of 14 ¦ (-10 ¥):
1 part windshield washer concentrate
labeled for winter to 2 parts water
R Temperature of -4 ¦ (-20 ¥):
1 part windshield washer concentrate
labeled for winter to 1 part water
GWarning!
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking
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Service and Literature
Your authorized smart center has trained
technicians and Genuine smart Parts to
service your vehicle properly.
For expert advice and quality service,
contact an authorized smart center.
For further information you can find us on
the smart web-site www.smartusa.com (USA
only) or www.thesmart.ca (Canada only).GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely
careful when performing any service work
or repairs. Improper or incomplete service
or the use of incorrect or inappropriate
parts or materials may damage the vehicle
or its equipment, which may in turn result
in personal injury.
If you have any questions about carrying out
any type of service, turn to the advice of an
authorized smart center.
We reserve the right to make changes in
design and equipment.
Therefore, information, illustrations and
descriptions in this Operator’s Manual
might differ from your vehicle.
Reprinting, translation and copying, even
of excerpts, is not permitted without our
prior authorization in writing.
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