cause damage to the radiator and other
supports if towing on a bumpy road.
RTowing the vehicle should only be done
using the properly installed towing
eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow
rope, or tow rod to the vehicle chassis,
frame, or suspension parts.
! Make sure the ignition is switched off
while towing the vehicle. Doing
otherwise may result in
Rthe ESP® being activated. Active
braking action through the ESP® may
seriously damage the brake system
which is not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
Ra discharged battery.
! Make sure the gear selector lever is in
neutral position N while towing the
vehicle. Doing otherwise may result in
significant transmission damage.
! Towing the vehicle with a luggage
rack* mounted is not permissible. The
vehicle must not be towed by the luggage
rack*.
iIf the battery is disconnected or
discharged, the gear selector lever will
remain locked in park position P.
Contact an authorized smart center for
assistance or call Roadside Assistance.
Towing eye bolt
The towing eye bolt is located in the
passenger footwell under the carpet.
XUnscrew the carpet holder in the
passenger footwell (Y page 160).
XLift the carpet.XTake out towing eye bolt \000F.
Covers
Depending of whether you are towing a
vehicle or being towed, the towing eye bolt
can be screwed into threaded holes which
are located behind covers on the front and
rear bumper.
Front cover
XRemove cover \000F using a suitable object
to reveal the threaded hole for the towing
eye bolt.
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 area around the
air slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let
the engine cool off before touching this
area to prevent burns.
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XTurn the battery on using the previously
installed battery switch.
XMove the gear selector lever to park
position P.
XRemove the key from the starter switch.XLock the doors.
! Do not flat tow the vehicle with the front
axle raised. Doing so may cause serious
damage to the brake system which is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
! Failure to follow the recommendations
for flat towing can cause damage to your
vehicle:
RNot following the battery disconnect
procedure in the proper sequence may
result in data loss in the vehicle’s
control units.
RNot disconnecting the battery and
leaving the key in starter switch
position 1 (ignition on) may result in
-the vehicle locking. The vehicle will
lock if the wheels are turning at
vehicle speeds of approximately
8 mph (14 km/h) or more.
-the ESP® being activated. Active
braking action through the ESP® may
seriously damage the brake system
which is not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
RNot moving the gear selector lever to
neutral position N may result in
significant transmission damage.
Rin a discharged battery.
Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve
to switch off malfunctioning power
circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and
systems secured by that fuse will stop
operating.
GWarning!
Only use fuses approved by smart with the
specified amperage for the system in
question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse this may cause an
overload leading to a fire, and/or cause
damage to electrical components and/or
systems. Contact a smart center if you
encounter any electrical problems.
! A blown fuse must be replaced by an
appropriate spare fuse (recognizable by
its color or the fuse rating given on the
fuse) of the amperage recommended in
the fuse chart. Any smart center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.
If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have
the cause determined and rectified at an
authorized smart center.
Before replacing fuses:
REngage the parking brake.
RMake sure the gear selector lever is in
park position P.
RTurn off all electrical accessories.
RTurn off the engine.
RRemove the key from the starter switch.
Replacing a fuse
The fuse box is located on the driver’s side
below the dashboard.
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XFrom the fuse chart (Y page 207),
determine which fuse belongs to the
malfunctioning accessory or component.XRemove the respective fuse.XReplace the defective fuse with a new one
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No.Accessory/ComponentAmperageColor0071Engine15 ABlue0072ESP®
control unit25 ANeutral0073Switches strip, on-board diagnostics socket, turn
signal lamps, transmission control unit, exterior
lamp switch, anti-theft warning system, rain-light
sensor, auxiliary instruments, central locking
system, instrument cluster, exterior rear view
mirror heating10 ARed0074———0075Charge air cooler, air conditioning compressor15 ABlue0076Audio, subwoofer, soft top (cabriolet only)15 ABlue0077Fuel pump15 ABlue0078Rear window wiper (coupé only)15 ABlue0079ESP ®
control unit, EPS control unit, restraint
system, instrument cluster10 ARed007AEngine control unit, on-board diagnostics socket,
transmission control unit7.5 ABrown007BAir conditioning system, exterior rear view mirror
adjustment, washer pump, audio, seat heating, gear
selector lever control unit, wiper switch, backup
lamps, soft top switch (cabriolet only), cruise
control switch10 ARed007CAuxiliary power outlet, cigarette lighter15 ABlue007DLeft low‑beam headlamp7.5 ABrown007ERight low‑beam headlamp7.5 ABrown007FBrake lamps15 ABlue0080Right high‑beam headlamp7.5 ABrown0081Left high‑beam headlamp7.5 ABrown0082Engine7.5 ABrown0083Rear window defroster, radiator fan40 AOrange0084Soft top (cabriolet only)30 AGreen0085Transmission control unit40 AOrange006DHorn, central locking system20 AYellow208Fuses>> Practical hints.
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No.Accessory/ComponentAmperageColor006C———006BIgnition50 ARed0069ESP®
control unit40 AOrange00BAEPS control unit30 AGreen009DExterior rear view mirror heating7.5 ABrown009EBrake lamps7.5 ABrown009F———00A0———00A1———00A2———00A3Interior lighting5 ALight brown00A4Amplifier20 AYellow00A5Seat heating control unit25 ANeutralFuses209>> Practical hints.BA 451 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 4, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.62010-05-11T15:12:26+02:00 - Seite 209Z
\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
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Rims and tires
Notes
! Only use tires which have been tested
and approved by smart. Tires approved by
smart are developed to provide best
possible performance in conjunction
with the driving safety systems on your
vehicle such as the ABS or the ESP ®
.
Using tires other than those approved by
smart may result in damage that is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
! Using tires other than those approved
by smart can have detrimental effects,
such as
R poor handling characteristics
R increased noise
R increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
smart may, under load, exhibit
dimensional variations and different
tire deformation characteristics that
could cause them to come into contact
with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be
the result.
i Further information on tires and rims
is available at any authorized smart
center. A placard with the recommended
tire inflation pressure is located on the
driver’s door B‑pillar.
The tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be
adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire
manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with vehicle.
Mobility
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire repair
kit ( Y page 188). In case of a flat tire, it
enables you to drive to the nearest
authorized smart center on the sealed tire.
If the tire is damaged too severely for the
tire sealant to provide a reliable tire
repair:XContact the nearest smart center.
or
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