2011 SMART FORTWO COUPE warning

iIf you drive in countries where
vehicles drive on the other side of the
road than the country in which the
vehicle is registered, you must have the
headlamps modified for symmetrical low
beams. Relevant information can be
obtained at any authorized smart center.
Exterior lamp switch (USA only)
\000'Lamps offDaytime running lamp mode*\000lParking lamps\000dLow‑beam headlamps or high‑beam
headlamps
\000ZAutomatic headlamp mode*
Exterior lamp switch (Canada only)
\000' Lamps offDaytime running lamp mode\000l Parking lamps\000d Low‑beam headlamps or high‑beam
headlamps
Parking lamps
You can switch on and off the parking lamps
with the exterior lamp switch using the
manual headlamp mode.
XSwitching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position \000l.
The parking lamps come on.
The following lamps also come on:
RTail lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
Low‑beam headlamps
You can switch on and off the low‑beam
headlamps with the exterior lamp switch
using the manual headlamp mode.
XSwitching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position \000d.
The low‑beam headlamps come on.
The low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
\000e in the instrument cluster comes on.
The following lamps also come on:
RTail and parking lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
Automatic headlamp mode (USA only)
This feature is only available on vehicles
with rain-light sensor*.
The following lamps come on and go out
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light:
RLow‑beam headlamps
RTail and parking lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
GWarning!
If the exterior lamp switch is set to
position \000Z, the headlamps will not be
automatically switched on under foggy
conditions.
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When leaving the vehicleXRemove the key from the starter switch.XExit the vehicle.XPress button \0008 on the key.
The vehicle is locked.
The interior and exterior9 lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
When returning to the vehicle
XPress button \0004 on the key either once or
twice.
The vehicle is either selectively or
globally unlocked.
The interior and exterior9 lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
Front fog lamps
GWarning!
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
In low ambient lighting or foggy
conditions, only switch from position
\000Z to \000d with the vehicle at a
standstill in a safe location. Switching
from \000Z to \000d will briefly switch off
the headlamps. Doing so while driving in
low ambient lighting conditions may result
in an accident.
iFog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and/or the low‑beam headlamps on.
Fog lamps should only be used in
conjunction with low‑beam headlamps.
Consult your State or Province Motor
Vehicle Regulations regarding
permissible lamp operation.
iVehicle with rain-light sensor*:
Fog lamps cannot be switched on manually
with the exterior lamp switch in
position \000Z. To switch on the fog
lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to
position \000d first.
XMake sure the parking lamps or the
low‑beam headlamps are switched on.
XSwitching on: Press switch \000F.
The front fog lamps come on.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes
on.
XSwitching off: Press switch \000F once
more.
The front fog lamps go out.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be switched
on at all times, even with the key removed
from the starter switch.
XSwitching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch \000F.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.
XSwitching off: Press hazard warning
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Rretractable soft top
R rear soft top
R side rails
You can remove the side rails over the doors
when you open the retractable soft top and
open the rear soft top.
i Opening the rear soft top is possible
after the retractable soft top has been
opened completely.
Notes on the soft top system
! When transporting long objects inside
the vehicle, make sure they do not press
against the retractable soft top when it
is closed.
When carrying objects that protrude from
the rear of the vehicle, make sure they
are not resting on the retaining clips.
When loading, make sure no sharp objects
come into contact with the soft top or the
rear window.
Do not place any evenly distributed loads
with a weight of more than 165 lbs (75 kg)
on the rear soft top when folded down.
Make sure the high-mounted brake lamp
is not concealed.
! Do not block the soft top system’s
locking apertures.
Only place the side rails in the
designated storage space of the tailgate.
! Do not sit on the folded-down rear soft
top.
Do not fold down the rear soft top at
temperatures below 14 ¦ (-10 ¥).
Do not place any pointed, sharp-edged,
hot (above 176 ¦ [80 ¥]), incandescent or
burning objects on the soft top’s lining.
Do not apply wax to the soft top fabric and
select only wax-free washing products
when using an automatic car wash.
Only drive with the retaining clips
closed, as exhaust fumes could otherwise
reach the vehicle’s interior.
! Please keep in mind that weather
conditions can sometimes change
rapidly. Make sure to close the
retractable soft top and the rear soft top
when leaving the vehicle. If water enters
the vehicle interior, vehicle
electronics could be damaged which is
not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
Opening and closing the retractable
soft top
You can open and close the retractable soft
top when the vehicle is either stationary
or in motion.
GWarning!
Never operate the retractable soft top if
there is the possibility of anyone being
harmed by the opening or closing
procedure.
GWarning!
The retractable soft top is made out of
fabric. In the event of an accident, the
fabric may tear. This may result in an
opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not
wearing their seat belts or not wearing
them properly may be thrown out of the
opening. Such an opening also presents a
potential for injury for occupants wearing
their seat belts properly as entire body
parts or portions of them may protrude from
the passenger compartment.
GWarning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
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Opening and closing the rear soft top
You can open and close the rear soft top
when the vehicle is either stationary or in
motion.GWarning!
Never operate the rear soft top if there is
the possibility of anyone being harmed by
the opening or closing procedure.
! Make sure objects are not stacked too
high in the cargo compartment. They
could get damaged when opening or
closing the rear soft top.
! When the rear soft top is folded down,
the side rails are accessible. To prevent
theft, you should remove the side rails
and store them in the storage
compartment of the tailgate or close the
soft top system.
XMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
Retractable soft top switch
0046 Closing0047 Opening
Opening the rear soft top
XPress symbol 0047 on the retractable soft
top switch or button 0035 on the key untilthe retractable soft top has opened
completely.XRelease retractable soft top switch 0047 or
button 0035 on the key.XPress symbol 0047 on the retractable soft
top switch once more until the rear soft
top has folded down completely.
Closing the rear soft top
XPress symbol 0046 on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has
folded up completely.XRelease retractable soft top switch 0046.
i
If you release the retractable soft top
switch while driving before the rear soft
top has closed completely, the rear soft
top will fold down again.
Removing the side rails
XOpen the retractable soft top
( Y page 56).XOpen the rear soft top ( Y page 74).XOpen the driver’s and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.XOpen the tailgate ( Y page 56).XPull handle 0046 on the inside of the
tailgate backward.XLift up the storage compartment cover.74Soft top system (cabriolet only)>> Controls.
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Otherwise occupants could be injured by
the side rails moving about during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accidentXClose the tailgate. Let the tailgate lock
into place.XClose the driver’s and passenger door.XOpen the side windows if desired.
! Make sure the storage compartment
cover is closed before closing the
tailgate. Otherwise the tailgate could
jam.
Mounting the side rails
XOpen the driver’s and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.XOpen the tailgate.XPull handle 0046 on the inside of the
tailgate backward.XLift up the storage compartment cover.XRemove the side rails from the storage
compartment in the tailgate.0047Front right008ARear right0088Rear left0086Front leftXInstall the side rails with the respective
front end 0047 or 0086 first.GWarning!
Make sure the side rails are properly
mounted. Otherwise the side rails could
disengage while driving and injure you and
other persons.
XTake one side rail and start by attaching
it to front end 006F.XMake sure the seal of the side rail is
facing up at position 0087 and is not
pinched.XPush the side rail at rear end 006E
downwards until it audibly engages into
place twice.XInstall the side rail on the other side in
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! Make sure the side rails are installed
correctly. Otherwise the side rails may
not function properly or may be damaged.
XClose the storage compartment cover.XPress on the “PRESS” marking in the
middle of the storage compartment cover
until it engages audibly.
XClose the tailgate. Let the tailgate lock
into place.
XClose the driver’s and passenger door.XOpen the side windows if desired.
! Make sure the storage compartment
cover is closed before closing the
tailgate. Otherwise the tailgate could
jam.
Side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
manually
Crank for side window on passenger door
Side window on the driver’s door
XOpening: Turn crank \000F
counterclockwise.
XClosing: Turn crank \000F clockwise.
Side window on the passenger door
XOpening: Turn crank \000F clockwise.XClosing: Turn crank \000F
counterclockwise.
Opening and closing the power windows
This feature is only available on the model
passion and BRABUS.
GWarning!
Do not keep any part of your body up against
the side window pane when opening a
window. The downward motion of the pane
may pull that part of your body down between
the window pane and the door frame and trap
it there. If there is a risk of entrapment,
release the switch and pull up the top of the
switch to close the window.
GWarning!
When closing the windows, make sure there
is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
The closing of the side windows can be
immediately stopped by releasing the
switch.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
The switches for both power windows are on
the driver’s door. In addition, there is a
switch for the passenger side on the
passenger door.
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\000FSide window driver’s door\000GSide window passenger doorXMake sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
XOpening: Press and hold the top of the
respective switch.
The corresponding side window moves
downwards until you release the switch.
XClosing: Pull and hold the top of the
respective switch.
The corresponding side window moves
upwards until you release the switch.
XAutomatic opening: Press the top of the
respective switch briefly.
The corresponding side window opens
completely.
XStopping during automatic opening:
Press or pull the top of the respective
switch again.
The corresponding side window stops
immediately.
Driving and parking
Starting
GWarning!
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of motion.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats* or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the
pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden acceleration or braking
maneuvers, the objects could get caught
between or beneath the pedals and restrict
your ability to brake or accelerate. This
could lead to accidents and/or injury.
GWarning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can
cause unconsciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas
fumes are entering the vehicle while
driving, have the cause determined and
corrected immediately. If you must drive
under these conditions, drive only with at
least one window fully open at all times.
Gearshift pattern for transmission
\000FRelease button\000`Park position\000aReverse gear\000_Neutral position\000^Drive position\000fManual gearshifting\000gUpshifting\000XDownshifting78Driving and parking>> Controls.* optionalBA 451 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 4, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.62010-05-11T15:12:26+02:00 - Seite 78

Starting the engine
! Shift the transmission into park
position P or reverse gear R only when the
vehicle is stopped in order to avoid
damaging the transmission.
XMake sure the gear selector lever is set
to park position P.
The transmission position indicator
should be on P.XDo not depress the accelerator pedal.XTurn the key to starter switch position
2 and release it.
The engine starts automatically (“touch-
start” function).
Driving
XDepress the brake pedal.XPress release button 0046 (Y page 78) to
disengage the gear selector lever lock.XMove the gear selector lever to drive
position D.
D appears in the transmission position
indicator.XRelease the brake pedal.XCarefully depress the accelerator pedal.GWarning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This
could result in drive wheel slip and
reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS
will not prevent this type of loss of control.
GWarning!
It is dangerous to shift the transmission
out of park position P or neutral position
N if the engine speed is higher than idle
speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake
pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly
forward or in reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and when your
right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
! Do not run a cold engine at high engine
speeds. Running a cold engine at high
engine speeds may shorten the service
life of the engine.
! Simultaneously depressing the
accelerator pedal and applying the
brakes reduces engine performance and
causes premature brake and drivetrain
wear.
Reversing the vehicle
! Shift the transmission into reverse
gear R only when the vehicle is stopped
in order to avoid damaging the
transmission.
You can drive in reverse gear at a speed
of up to 9 mph (15 km/h).
XDepress the brake pedal.XPress the release button ( Y page 78) to
disengage the gear selector lever lock.XMove the gear selector lever to reverse
gear R.
R appears in the transmission position
indicator.XRelease the brake pedal.XCarefully depress the accelerator pedal.
Parking
GWarning!
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system. These materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Vehicle movement can cause serious
personal injury or damage to the vehicle or
the vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always
do the following before turning off the
engine and leaving the vehicle:
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