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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.
204Fuses>> Practical hints.
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\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
must not be used.216Vehicle specification (model BRABUS)>> Technical data.* optionalBA 451 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 4, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.62010-05-11T15:12:26+02:00 - Seite 216
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Mixed size tires
i In the following tables, the models are represented by codes:
R V1: model pure
R V2: model passion
R V3: model BRABUS
Abbreviations used in the following tables:
R FA: Front Axle
R RA: Rear AxleAll-season tiresLight alloy rimsV1V2V3FA155/60 R 15 74T M+S4.5 J x 15 H2 25
Wheel offset: 0.93 in (23.5 mm)003E003E—RA175/55 R 15 77T M+S5.5 J x 15 H2 25
Wheel offset: 0.87 in (22 mm)FA165/60 R 15 77T M+S5.0 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 1.34 in (34 mm)003E003E—RA195/50 R 15 82T M+S6.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 1.36 in (34.5 mm)FA175/55 R 15 77T M+S5.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 1.18 in (30 mm)——003ERA215/35 R 17 79H M+S7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.30 in (33 mm)Winter tires 26Light alloy rimsV1V2V3FA155/60 R 15 74T M+S
004D4.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 0.93 in (23.5 mm)003E003E003ERA175/55 R 15 77T M+S 004D5.5 J x 15 H2
Wheel offset: 0.87 in (22 mm)Service fluids and capacities
Notes
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by smart.
Please contact an authorized smart center
for products tested and approved by smart.GWarning!
Comply with all valid regulations with
respect to handling, storing and disposing
25 Model pure only: Available as steel rim or light alloy rim*.
26 Not available as factory equipment.218Service fluids and capacities>> Technical data.* optionalBA 451 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 4, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.62010-05-11T15:12:26+02:00 - Seite 218