2011 SMART FORTWO COUPE engine

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0027 (USA only)
004D (Canada only)
The brake warning
lamp illuminates
while the engine is
running. You are driving with the parking brake engaged.XRelease the parking brake.The brake circuit fails or the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir is too low.XStop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.XDo not continue to drive.XTurn off the engine.XDo not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem.XEngage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.XContact Roadside Assistance or an authorized smart center.0027 (USA only)
004D (Canada only)
The brake warning
lamp illuminates
together with the ABS
indicator lamp while
the engine is running.The ABS system has failed.XStop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.XDo not continue to drive.XTurn off the engine.XEngage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.XContact Roadside Assistance or an authorized smart center.GWarning!
Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in an accident. Have your brake
system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on.
Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system.
! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum
mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks
immediately. Contact an authorized smart center immediately. Do not add brake fluid
as this will not solve the problem.
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Safety systems ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0082The seat belt
telltale
illuminates
constantly for a
maximum of
6 seconds after
starting the
engine.Regardless of whether the seat belt is fastened or not, the seat
belt telltale always comes on and remains lit for 6 seconds
after starting the engine.XFasten your seat belts.0082The seat belt
telltale
illuminates
constantly. An
additional
warning chime
sounds for a
maximum of
6 seconds after
starting the
engine.The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.XFasten your seat belts.0082The seat belt
telltale flashes
with
increasing
frequency of a
warning chime
for a maximum
of 60 seconds.The vehicle speed once exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h), and both the
driver’s and passenger seat belt are unfastened.XFasten your seat belts.
If the driver’s or the passenger seat belt remains unfastened
after 60 seconds, the warning chime stops sounding. The seat
belt telltale stops flashing but continues to be illuminated.
The seat belt telltale will only go out if both the driver’s and
the passenger seat belt (with the passenger seat occupied) are
fastened, or the vehicle is standing still and a door is opened.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0081Scenario 1:
The SRS
indicator lamp
illuminates
when the
ignition is
switched on and
goes out after a
maximum of
4 seconds.The subsequent self check of the safety systems detected no
malfunction. The supplemental restraint system is
operational.0081Scenario 2:
The SRS
indicator lamp
illuminates
when the
ignition is
switched on and
goes out after a
maximum of
4 seconds for
approximately
1 second, then it
comes on again
and stays on.There is a malfunction in the supplemental restraint systems.
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices could deploy
unexpectedly or fail to deploy in an accident.XDo not sit on the passenger seat; this applies particularly
to children.XHave the system checked at an authorized smart center.GWarning!
If the SRS indicator lamp does not come on when you switch on the ignition or does not go
out again after a few seconds once the engine is running or comes on again, the supplemental
restraint systems are malfunctioning.
In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as described in scenario 2, the SRS
may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an
authorized smart center immediately to have the system checked; A malfunctioning SRS
system may not deploy when needed in an accident resulting in serious or fatal injury, or
it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could result in an accident and/or
injury to you or to others.
! If the SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving, have the system checked at an
authorized smart center immediately.
It is possible that the air bag and the emergency tensioning device could be activated
unintentionally or will not function in the event of an accident.
i Information on the operating principle of the air bags can be found in the “Safety”
section ( Y page 33).
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0067The ESP ®
warning lamp
flashes while
driving.The ESP ®
has engaged because of detected traction loss in at
least one tire. XWhen driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.XWhile driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.XAdapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and
weather conditions.0067The ESP ®
warning lamp
illuminates
continuously
while the
engine is
running.The ESP ®
is not operational due to a system failure.XHave the system checked at an authorized smart center.The ESP ®
is not available.XHave the system checked at an authorized smart center.GWarning!
When the ESP ®
warning lamp is illuminated continuously, the ESP ®
is not available or not
operational due to a system failure.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and the non-operating status
of the ESP ®
.
i It may be possible to clear a system failure by restarting the engine.
XRestart the engine.
If the warning lamp still does not go out, have the system checked at an authorized smart
center immediately.
i More information on the ESP ®
can be found in the “Safety” section ( Y page 47).
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0052The EPS*
warning lamp
illuminates
while the
engine is
running. The Electronic Power Steering (EPS)* is not available.XHave the EPS* checked at an authorized smart center
immediately.GWarning!
When the EPS* is not available a higher degree of effort is necessary to steer the vehicle.
Have the system checked at a smart center.
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VehicleProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions003FThe battery
indicator lamp
illuminates
while driving
or does not go
out after the
engine is
started.The alternator is malfunctioning. The battery is no longer
charged. XStop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.XDo not continue to drive.XTurn off the engine.XEngage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.XContact Roadside Assistance or an authorized smart center.The poly-V-belt is broken. The battery is no longer charged.XStop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.XDo not continue to drive.XTurn off the engine.XEngage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.XContact Roadside Assistance or an authorized smart center.
!
Among other possible causes, the poly-V-belt could be broken. Do not continue to
drive. Otherwise, the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may
result in damage to the engine.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions0026 0024
The turn signal
indicator lamp(s)
flashes at double
frequency.One of the turn signals is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 181).
or
XHave the turn signal checked at an authorized smart center
as soon as possible.00ACThe fuel cap
indicator lamp
comes on when
the engine is
running.The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may
be leaky. XCheck the fuel cap ( Y page 118).XIf it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap.XIf it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked at an
authorized smart center.
Engine
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions00AEThe coolant
temperature
warning lamp
illuminates
while the
engine is
running.The coolant is too hot. XStop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.XDo not continue to drive.XTurn off the engine.XEngage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.XContact Roadside Assistance or an authorized smart center.The coolant level has fallen below the marking bar on the
coolant reservoir ( Y page 124).XAdd coolant as required.XHave the coolant system checked for leaks at an authorized
smart center.GWarning!
Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of
the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
! Among other possible causes, the poly-V-belt could be broken. Do not continue to
drive. Otherwise, the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may
result in damage to the engine.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions00BBThe engine
malfunction
indicator lamp
illuminates
while driving. There is a malfunction in the system.XHave the vehicle checked at an authorized smart center
immediately.
i Some states may by law require you to visit a workshop as soon as the engine
malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Check local requirements.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 Solutions00B5The engine oil
pressure
indicator lamp
illuminates
while driving. The engine oil pressure is low.XStop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.XDo not continue to drive.XTurn off the engine.XEngage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.XContact Roadside Assistance or an authorized smart center.00B5The engine oil
pressure
indicator lamp
goes out before
the engine
starts.The engine oil pressure indicator lamp has failed.XCheck the engine oil level.XHave the system checked at an authorized smart center.! The engine oil pressure indicator lamp
should not be ignored. Extended driving
with the engine oil pressure indicator
lamp illuminated could result in serious
engine damage that is not covered by the
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GWarning!
If the 007F 007B indicator lamp does not illuminate or remains out with the weight of
a typical 12‑month‑old child in a standard child restraint or less on the passenger seat, do
not transport a child on the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Engine
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 SolutionsThe engine does not
start.XCheck if
R the gear selector lever is in park position P
R the brake pedal has been depressed
R the transmission position indicator is on P or NThe engine does not
start within
4 seconds.XWait for a few seconds.XRepeat the starting procedure.
Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the
vehicle battery.The engine does not
start after several
starting attempts.XEngage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.XContact Roadside Assistance or an authorized smart center.
Loss of key
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and 0050 SolutionsYou lose a key.XHave the key deactivated at an authorized smart center.XReport the loss of the key to your car insurance company
immediately.XIf necessary, have the mechanical lock replaced.
Your authorized smart center will be glad to supply you with a
replacement following an identity check.
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