2011 SMART FORTWO COUPE ignition

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,
the license plate lamps and the side
marker lamps will come on and go out
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 65).
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 65).
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XDeactivating: Switch off the ignition
and remove the key from the starter
switch.
XSwitch on the high-beam flasher and
press button \0004 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
position 1.
High‑beam headlamps and high-beam
flasher
XMake sure the low‑beam headlamps are
switched on (Y page 65).
XSwitching on: Push the combination
switch to position \000J.
The high‑beam headlamps come on.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
\000c in the instrument cluster comes on.
XSwitching off: Pull the combination
switch in direction of arrow \000G to its
original position.
The high‑beam headlamps go out.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
\000c in the instrument cluster goes out.
XHigh-beam flasher: Pull the combination
switch briefly in direction of arrow \000G.
Turn signals \000F Turn signals, right\000G Turn signals, leftXSwitching on: Push the combination
switch in direction of arrow \000F or \000G.
The corresponding turn signals flash.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lamp \000& or \000$ in the instrument
cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets
automatically after major steering
wheel movement.
iTo 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.
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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
Rimmediately after switching off the
ignition with all doors closed
Rafter 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened
Rafter 15 seconds if all doors are closed
Rafter 10 minutes if at least one door is
open
The rocker switch can be set to three
different positions.
\000FInterior lamp\000GOff\000

RKeep right foot on the brake pedal.
R Engage the parking brake.
R Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
R Slowly release the brake pedal.
R When parked on an incline, always turn
the front wheels towards the curb.
R Turn the key to starter switch position 0
and remove the key from the starter
switch.
R Take the key with you and lock the vehicle
when leaving.GWarning!
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and
steering* systems. In this case, it is
important to keep in mind that a
considerably higher degree of effort is
necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.
Adapt your driving accordingly.
XProperly stop and park the vehicle.XDepress the brake pedal.XEngage the parking brake ( Y page 80).
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp 0027 (USA only) or 004D (Canada
only) in the instrument cluster comes on.XRelease the brake pedal.
Parking brake
The parking brake serves to secure the
vehicle against rolling away when it is
stationary or parked.
GWarning!
Engaging the parking brake while the
vehicle is in motion can cause the rear
wheels to lock up. You could lose control of
the vehicle and cause an accident. In
addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not
light up when the parking brake is engaged.
XReleasing: Depress the brake pedal.XPull up slightly on parking brake
lever 0047 and press release button 0046.XPush parking brake lever 0047 down as far
as it will go.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp 0027 (USA only) or 004D (Canada
only) in the instrument cluster goes out.XEngaging: Pull up parking brake
lever 0047 firmly.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp 0027 (USA only) or 004D (Canada
only) in the instrument cluster comes on.GWarning!
Getting out of your vehicle with the
transmission not fully engaged in park
position P is dangerous. When the engine is
shut off and the brakes are released, the
vehicle can be moved freely with the gear
selector lever in all positions except park
position P. Also, when parked on an incline,
park position P alone may not prevent your
vehicle from moving, possibly hitting
people or objects.
Always engage the parking brake in
addition to shifting to park position P.
When parked on an incline, always turn the
front wheels towards the curb.
GWarning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
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Reserve fuel indicator
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
The reserve fuel indicator is only
displayed when driving on reserve fuel.
XSelecting reserve fuel indicator: Press
button \000F on the instrument cluster
repeatedly until the reserve fuel
indicator appears in the status
indicator.
Auxiliary instruments*
\000FTachometer\000GCockpit clock
Tachometer*
The tachometer displays the engine speed
in units of 1 000 rpm.
The tachometer can be turned by
approximately 90°.
The tachometer illumination comes on when
you switch on the ignition and the exterior
lighting.
! Do not hang any objects on the
tachometer.
This could cause the tachometer to be
torn from its mountings and damage it.
Cockpit clock*
The cockpit clock can be turned by
approximately 90°.
The cockpit clock illumination comes on
when you switch on the ignition and the
exterior lighting.
The buttons for setting the time are on the
top of the cockpit clock.
XSetting the time back in 1 minute
increments: Press button \000F repeatedly
until the desired time is set.
XSetting the time back quickly: Press
button \000F for longer than two seconds.
The setting speed accelerates.
XSetting the time forward in 1 minute
increments: Press button \000G repeatedly
until the desired time is set.
XSetting the time forward quickly: Press
button \000G for longer than two seconds.
The setting speed accelerates.
! Do not hang any objects on the cockpit
clock.
This could cause the cockpit clock to be
torn from its mounting and damage it.
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Odometer menu appears in the
multifunction display.XTo switch between submenus: Press the OK
button on the control lever briefly.XTo reset the trip odometer: Select the
trip odometer display.XPress button 0046 (Y page 90) on the
instrument cluster until the trip
odometer is reset to 0.
Consumption menu
The Consumption menu shows you the
current fuel consumption.
XPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
Consumption menu appears in the
multifunction display.
The current current fuel consumption
appears.
i Depending on the selected unit in the
settings menu ( Y page 97), the
consumption is displayed in in miles per
gallon (mpg) or in liters per 100
kilometers (l/100 km). When the vehicle
is standing, the fuel consumption is
displayed in gallons per hour (gal/h) or
liters per hour (l/h).
Start menu
The START menu menu shows you the trip
statistics since start.
0046Average speed since start0047Time elapsed since start008ADistance driven since start0088Average fuel consumption since startXPress the control switch on the control
lever ( Y page 93) up or down until the
START menu appears in the multifunction
display.XTo reset: Press button 0046 (Y page 90) on
the instrument cluster until the START
menu is reset to 0.
i
The START menu is reset to 0
automatically
R when the ignition has been switched
off for more than 4 hours
R after driving more than 9 999 miles or
kilometers
Reset menu
The RESET menu menu shows you the trip
statistics since the last reset.
0046Average speed since last reset0047Time elapsed since since last reset008ADistance driven since last reset0088Average fuel consumption since since
last resetXPress the control switch on the control
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Air conditioning with climate control*
Control panel (Y page 104).
XMake sure the engine is running.XSwitching on: Push air volume
control 0046 to level 1 or higher.XPress air conditioning switch 0047.
The indicator lamp in air conditioning
switch 0047 comes on.XSwitching off: Press air conditioning
switch 0047 once more.
The indicator lamp in air conditioning
switch 0047 goes out.
i
The stored status is restored, if you
switch on the ignition again.
i The air condition will be suspended
temporarily:
R if the engine speed is too low
R when driving off
The air condition is switched off:
R at a coolant temperature of more than
239 ¦ (115 ¥)
R at outside temperatures below 38 ¦
(3 ¥ )
Setting the temperature
Heating
Control panel ( Y page 104).
i You should raise or lower the
temperature setting in small
increments.
XIncreasing or decreasing: Push
temperature control 0088 up or down.
Rapid cooling
XPush air volume control 0046 fully up.XTurn air distribution control 008A to
position 009E.XPush temperature control 0088 fully down.XAdjust the air vents as desired.
Rapid heating
XPush air volume control 0046 to level 3.XTurn air distribution control 008A to a
position between 0087 and 009D .XPush temperature control 0088 fully up.XAdjust the air vents towards the
occupants.
Air conditioning with climate control*
Control panel ( Y page 104).
i You should raise or lower the
temperature setting in small
increments, preferably starting at
70 ¦ (21 ¥).
XIncreasing or decreasing: Push
temperature control 0086 up or down.
Adjusting air vents
GWarning!
When operating the heating or air
conditioning with climate control*, the
air that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperature).
This may cause burns or frostbite on
unprotected skin in the immediate area of
the air vents. Always keep sufficient
distance between unprotected parts of the
body and the air vents. If necessary, use the
air distribution control to direct the air
to air vents in the vehicle interior that are
not in the immediate area of unprotected
skin.
To make sure the heating or air
conditioning with climate control* works
properly, please observe the following:
R Keep the air intake grill free from
deposits, e.g. ice or snow, to ensure that
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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
Rwhile the engine is running
Rwhile starting the engine
Rif ignition is “on” and the engine is
turned manually
XOpening: Grasp the strap on cargo
compartment floor \000G.
XLift cargo compartment floor \000G with the
strap.
XEngage hook \000