2011 SMART FORTWO COUPE Owners Manual

Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
\000' (Y page 64).
XSwitch off the ignition.XOpen the service flap (Y page 122).
Left headlamp, (right headlamp in reverse)
Parking and side marker lamp bulb
XRemoving:
Driver’s side: Turn bulb socket \000

The arrow on bulb socket \000F must be in
line with the line on the headlamp
housing.
XTurn bulb socket \000F clockwise by a
quarter of turn.
Side turn signal lamp bulb
XRemoving: Open the door on the
corresponding side.
XPress on retaining lug \000F in the
direction of the arrow until the side turn
signal lamp housing disengages.
XClose the door.XUse a suitable tool to loosen the side turn
signal lamp housing from the fender.
XTurn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull it out of the side turn signal
lamp housing.
XPull the bulb out of the bulb socket.XInstalling: Insert the new bulb into the
bulb socket.
XInsert the bulb socket into the side turn
signal lamp housing and turn the bulb
socket clockwise.
XFit the side turn signal lamp housing
onto the fender.
XPress gently onto the side turn signal
lamp housing.
The side turn signal lamp housing must
audibly engage.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
XTurn exterior lamp switch to position
\000' (Y page 64).
XSwitch off the ignition.
Tail lamp unit
XRemoving:
Coupé: Open the upper tailgate.
XOpen the lower tailgate.XCabriolet: Open the rear soft top
(Y page 74).
XRemove the side cover in the cargo
compartment on the corresponding side.
XFold the damping material forward, if
necessary.
Left bulb carrier illustrated as example
\000F Retaining tab\000G Electrical connectorXPress retaining tab \000F in the center of
the bulb carrier upwards.
XPull the bulb carrier out of the tail lamp
housing.
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Left bulb carrier with bulb sockets (right bulbcarrier in reverse)
\000F Retaining tab\000

XUse a suitable tool to loosen the
corresponding license plate lamp unit at
jacking point \000F.
XCarefully unclip the license plate lamp
unit.
XDetach electrical connectors \000G.XRemove bulb \000

tensioning spring could crack the
windshield.
Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the
windshield glass without a wiper blade
inserted.
We recommend that you have this work
carried out at an authorized smart
center.
To ensure proper visibility
Rit is vital that you have wiper blades that
are in perfect shape
Rclean the wiper blades regularly with a
cleaning agent
Rremove any tough dirt stains with a
sponge or brush
Windshield wiper blades
! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts.
They could tear.
Removing
XRemove the key from the starter switch.XFold wiper arm \000

XRemoving: Fold the wiper arm away from
the rear window until you feel it engage.
XFold wiper blade \000F away from the wiper
arm in direction of arrow \000G until it
disengages from its mounting.
XDetach wiper blade \000F.XInstalling: Push the new wiper blade onto
the wiper arm until you feel it engage.
XFold the wiper blade into a position
parallel to the wiper arm.
XFold the wiper arm backward to rest on
the rear window.
Make sure to hold on to the wiper when
folding the wiper arm back.
! Make sure the wiper blade is properly
installed. An improperly installed
wiper blade may cause rear window
damage.
Adjusting the washer jet nozzles
\000FFront washer jet nozzles\000GRear washer jet nozzlesXAdjusting: Use a needle to move washer
jet nozzles \000F or \000G left, right, up, or
down.
iCheck the setting of the washer jet
nozzles at regular intervals. The washer
jet nozzles are correctly set when the
water jet hits the windshield or the rear
window approximately in the center.
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Upon experiencing any type of problem
with the vehicle’s tires, switch on the
hazard warning flasher, carefully slow
down and exit the roadway in a cautious
manner.
XPark the vehicle at a safe distance from
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface
when possible.
XMake sure the tire valve of the damaged
tire is located below the horizontal axle
of the wheel hub.
XEngage the parking brake.XTurn the steering wheel so that the front
wheels are in a straight ahead position.
XMove the gear selector lever to park
position P.
XTurn off the engine.XRemove the key from the starter switch
and take the key with you.
iOpen door only when conditions are safe
to do so.
XHave any passenger exit the vehicle at a
safe distance from the roadway.
Using the tire repair kit
! Depending on the type of damage on the
tire, the tire sealant could damage the
sensor of the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)*. Such damage is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
When having the damaged tire replaced,
also have the TPMS sensors* checked for
proper function. When the sensor is
damaged, the TPMS* will not function
properly. The sensor must then be
replaced at an authorized smart center as
soon as possible.
The tire repair kit can be used to seal
punctures of up to approximately 0.16 in
(4 mm) on the tire tread.
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The tire repair kit enables you to drive on
the sealed tire to the nearest authorized
smart center.XYou should have the sealed tire replaced
at an authorized smart center.GWarning!
Take care not to allow the contents of the
tire sealant to come in contact with hair,
eyes or clothing. The tire sealant is
harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed
through the skin - causes skin, eye and
respiratory irritation. Wear gloves while
using this product if they are available.
Any contact with eyes or skin should be
flushed immediately with plenty of water.
If clothing comes in contact with the tire
sealant, change clothing as soon as
possible.
In case of allergic reaction or rash, consult
a physician immediately.
Notes
R Small tire punctures, particularly those
in the tread, can be sealed with the tire
sealant.
R The tire sealant can be used in ambient
temperatures from ‑4 ¦ (‑20 ¥) to
104 ¦ (+40 ¥).
R Do not remove any foreign objects such as
nails or screws that have penetrated the
tire.
R Do not use the tire sealant if the tire has
been damaged by being driven when
insufficiently inflated (e.g. bumps,
cuts, cracks etc. on the tire).
R Allow escaped tire sealant to dry, then
peel it off.
R Immediately wash all painted surfaces
that came into contact with the tire
sealant using a damp cloth.
R Avoid skin and eye contact with the tire
sealant.
R Do not swallow the tire sealant.
RAllow the tire sealant that is inside the
damaged tire to dry and dispose of
together with the tire.
R Do not use the tire sealant after the
expiration date has elapsed (see top of
container).
Instead, have it replaced at an
authorized smart center.GWarning!
The tire sealant is a limited repair device.
The tire sealant cannot be used for cuts or
punctures larger than approximately
0.16 in (4 mm) and tire damage caused by
driving with extremely low tire inflation
pressure, or on a flat tire, or a damaged
wheel.
Do not drive the vehicle under such
circumstances.
If you are unsure of the condition of the tire
or have any question whatsoever about its
suitability for driving contact the nearest
smart center for assistance or call
Roadside Assistance.
GWarning!
Please review the instructions below for
using the tire repair kit. If you are not
confident that you can competently follow
the instructions for using this kit, do not
use the kit, but instead call for Roadside
Assistance.
GWarning!
Keep the tire sealant out of reach of
children. If swallowed, rinse mouth
immediately with plenty of water and drink
plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting!
Consult a physician immediately.
Keep away from open flame, heat source or
sparks. Do not smoke.
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Sealing a tireXTake the tire repair kit from the
passenger footwell (Y page 160).
XOpen the tire repair kit lid.\000FFlange lid\000GPressure gauge\000