2011 SMART FORTWO COUPE engine

Let the fun begin!
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with
your smart fortwo coupé or smart fortwo
cabriolet and read through the Operator’s
Manual before driving. This will ensure
you get more fun out of your vehicle - and
avoid danger to yourself and others.
This Operator’s Manual contains very
important information about how to safely
and effectively operate the vehicle. It is
important to note that this is a unique
vehicle. It is obviously smaller than most
vehicles on the road and, for this reason,
it can provide both unique experiences and
special responsibilities. It is extremely
important that you read this entire Manual
and that you familiarize yourself with how
the vehicle works. Some of the features may
be different from the features on other
compact passenger vehicles. Should you
have any questions about the vehicle and
how to safely operate its features, please
use common sense and contact smart dealer
representatives, who are available to help
you.
smart is a vehicle manufactured by
Daimler, distributed in the United States
by smart USA Distributor LLC., and in
Canada by Mercedes-Benz Canada, and sold
and serviced by independent, authorized
smart centers.
Because of this vehicle’s unique
characteristics, we strongly recommend
that you service and maintain the vehicle
only at authorized smart service
facilities. A list of service facilities is
available by calling smart Customer
Assistance representatives at:
1‑800‑762‑7887 (in the USA)
1‑877‑627‑8004 (in Canada)
Although we cannot prevent you from
servicing the vehicle at facilities other
than smart authorized facilities, this is
not advisable.
Optional extras are identified with an
asterisk*. The equipment in your vehicle
may vary depending on the model, versionand availability. smart is constantly
bringing its vehicles up to the very latest
state of the art and reserves the right to
modify them in form, equipment and
engineering.
Should you find that a particular feature in
this manual is important to your decision
to purchase the vehicle, we recommend that
you personally check the vehicle to ensure
that this feature has been installed before
buying the vehicle.
The Operator’s Manual, Quick Guide and
Maintenance/Warranty Booklet (USA only)
or Service/Warranty Booklet (Canada only)
belong to the vehicle. You should always
keep these documents in the vehicle and
make sure you pass them on to the next owner
if and when you sell your smart.
Please contact an authorized smart center
if you have any further questions.
The Technical Documentation team at
Daimler wishes you many happy hours at the
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A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 46
Indicator lamp ........................ 165
Accessory weight .......................... 142
Accidents Air bags .................................. 33
Additives
Engine oil .............................. 221
Gasoline ................................ 222
Address change .............................. 15
Air bags ....................................... 33
Children .................................. 33
Front, driver and passenger .........36
Front, passenger ....................... 36
Head-thorax ............................. 37
Knee bag .................................. 37
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ..................... 28, 41
Safety guidelines ......................35
SRS indicator lamp ...................168
Thorax-pelvis .......................... 38
Window curtain ......................... 38
Air conditioning
see HVAC ................................ 103
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 221
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ....................... 142
Air vents ..................................... 105
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Ambient lighting ........................... 69
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 223
Antiglare, Interior rear view
mirror ......................................... 62
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ......................... 48
Anti-theft warning system ...........48
Electronic immobilizer ..............48
Interior motion sensor ...............49
Tow-away alarm ......................... 49
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest ........................................ 59
Aspect ratio (tires) ....................... 142Audio system ................................. 99
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 65
Automatic locking .......................... 53
Automatic transmission .................. 82
Display message ....................... 161
Driving tips ............................. 84
Emergency operation (limp-
home mode) ............................... 86
Gear selector lever ....................82
Gear selector lever positions ......83
Gearshift pattern ...................... 82
Hill-start assist system .............. 84
Manual gearshifting ..................84
Shifting procedure ....................82
Auxiliary instruments
Cockpit clock ........................... 92
Tachometer .............................. 92
AUX socket .................................. 100
B
Backrest see Seats
Backup lamp ................................. 182
Bar (air pressure unit) ................... 143
Battery Charging ................................ 195
Indicator lamp ......................... 170
Jump starting .......................... 198
Removing and installing ............195
Battery (key)
Replacing the transmitter
battery ................................... 179
Bead (tire) .................................. 143
Brake fluid .................................. 125
Checking ................................ 125
Brake lamp .................................. 182
Brake pedal ................................... 81
Brakes ........................................ 147
Parking brake ........................... 80
Warning lamp .......................... 166
Break-in period ........................... 118
Bulbs Front ..................................... 181
Rear ...................................... 182
Replacing ............................... 180
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Driving and parkingSafety notes .............................. 78
Driving safety systems .................... 46
ABS ........................................ 46
ESP ®
....................................... 47
Hydraulic brake assistant ...........48
E
Electrical system Improper work on or
modifications ........................... 15
Power outlet ............................ 115
Electronic immobilizer .................. 48
Display message ....................... 161
Electronic Power Steering
see EPS
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Emergency, in case of
Hazard warning flasher ..........48, 68
Roadside Assistance ..................14
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) .......................................... 86
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emission control .......................... 152
Information label ..................... 213
System warranties ......................13
Engine
Break-in recommendations .........118
Compartment ........................... 119
Compartment cover .................... 119
Electronics ............................. 212
Malfunction indicator lamp ........173
Number .................................. 215
Starting .................................. 78
Turning off .............................. 81
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ................................... 121
Additives ............................... 221
Checking level ......................... 120
Consumption ........................... 120
Oil dipstick ............................ 121
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Warning lamp .......................... 169
ESP®
(Electronic Stability Program) ... 47
Warning lamp .......................... 169
ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) ... 33
Safety guidelines ......................35
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 64
Exterior lighting Overview ................................ 181
Exterior rear view mirrors .............. 61
Exterior view of vehicle .................. 20
F
First-aid kit ............................... 160
Flat tire ..................................... 188
Fluids Capacities ............................. 220
Engine coolant ........................ 220
Engine oil .............................. 220
Fog lamps ................................ 68, 181
Front air bags see Air bags
Front compartment ........................ 122
Front lamps Overview ................................ 181
Fuel ........................................... 148
Additives ............................... 222
Capacity, fuel tank ...................220
Fuel filler flap and cap .............118
Fuel level display .....................90
Premium unleaded
gasoline ..................... 119, 220, 221
Refueling ............................... 118
Requirements .......................... 222
Fuel cap
Indicator lamp ......................... 172
Fuel filler flap ............................. 118
Fuel level display .......................... 90
Fuel tank Capacity ................................ 220
Fuel filler flap and cap .............118
Refueling ............................... 118
Fuse chart ................................... 207
Fuses ......................................... 204
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L
Labels ........................................ 213
Emission control information .....213
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ..................64
Switching on/off ....................... 64
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS ....................................... 165
Battery ................................... 170
Brakes ................................... 166
Coolant temperature .................172
Engine malfunction ................... 173
EPS ........................................ 169
ESP ®
...................................... 169
Fog lamps ................................ 68
Fuel cap ................................. 172
High-beam headlamps ................171
Low-beam headlamps .................171
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale .................174
Oil pressure ............................ 173
Overview (kilometers) ................25
Overview (miles) ....................... 23
Passenger front air bag off ....36, 175
Seat belt telltale ..................... 167
SRS ........................................ 168
Turn signals ............................ 171
License plate lamps ....................... 182
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ...................................... 64
Coming home function ................. 67
Daytime running lamp mode .........66
Exterior .................................. 64
Interior .................................. 69
Loading
see Vehicle loading
Locking the vehicle ........................ 52
Manually ................................. 178
Loss of
Key ........................................ 176
Service and Warranty
Information booklet ..................212
Low-beam headlamps ................. 65, 181
Exterior lamp switch ..................64
Indicator lamp ......................... 171
Switching on ............................ 65M
Main odometer display .................... 88
Maintenance .................................. 14
Service interval display .............91
Malfunction
Electronic immobilizer .............161
Shifting system ........................ 161
Manual headlamp mode (Low-beam
headlamps) ................................... 65
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ....... 143
Maximum load rating (tires) ............ 143
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure ........................ 143
Mirrors Exterior rear view mirrors ..........61
Interior rear view mirror ...........62
MON (Motor Octane Number) ............. 222
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multifunction display ..................... 87
N
Normal occupant weight ................. 143
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) .......................................... 214
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant
Classification System)
Occupant distribution ................... 143
Occupant safety Air bags .................................. 33
Children and air bags ................33
Children in the vehicle ..............42
Infant and child restraint
systems ................................... 43
Introduction ............................ 30
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 39
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ......................... 39
Seat belts ............................ 31, 35
SRS indicator lamp, malfunction . 168
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OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................ 39
Self-test ................................. 42
Oil
see Engine oil
Oil level
see Engine oil, Checking level
On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD) ... 213
Operating safety ............................ 15
Outside temperature display ............ 89
Overhead control panel ................... 28
P
Paintwork care ............................. 157
Panic alarm .................................. 45
Parcel nets ............................. 108, 112
Parking ........................................ 79
Parking brake ............................... 80
Parking lamps .............................. 181
Parts service ............................... 212
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger front air bag ................... 36
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .................... 28, 36, 175
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Passenger seat ............................... 60
Pedals ........................................ 146
Power assistance .......................... 146
Power outlet ................................. 115
Power washer ................................ 156
Practical hints Battery .................................. 195
Display messages .....................160
Flat tire ................................. 188
Fuses ..................................... 204
Jump starting .......................... 198
Replacing bulbs ....................... 180
Replacing transmitter battery ....179
Replacing wiper blades .............186
Towing ................................... 201
Unlocking/locking manually .......178
Warning and indicator
lamps ............................... 164, 175
What to do if ........................... 164
Where will I find...? .................160
Premium unleaded gasoline ............ 222
Problems with your vehicle .............. 16
Product information ....................... 13
Production options weight .............. 143
PSI (air pressure unit) ................... 144
R
Radio .......................................... 99
smart entry line ....................... 100
smart high line ........................ 100
Radio transmitters ........................ 152
Rain-light sensor .......................... 70
Rear lamps Overview ................................ 182
Rear window defroster .................... 107
Rear window wiper/washer ................ 71
Replacing wiper blade ..............186
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ................................ 127, 144
Refrigerant, air conditioning ......... 221
Refueling .................................... 118
Remote control see Key
Replacing bulbs ............................ 180
Reporting safety defects .................. 16
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel indicator .................... 92
Restraint systems see Occupant safety
Rims ..................................... 144, 217
Roadside Assistance ....................... 14
RON (Research Octane Number) ......... 222
Roof see Soft top system
S
Safety Driving safety systems ...............46
Occupant safety ......................... 30
Reporting defects ......................16
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter .................... 33
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Seat belts ..................................... 31
Children in the vehicle ..............42
Fastening ................................ 62
Proper use of ............................ 31
Safety guidelines ......................35
Safety notes .............................. 31
Telltale .................................. 167
Seating capacity ........................... 133
Seats ........................................... 58
Adjustment ............................... 59
Armrest ................................... 59
Heating ................................... 60
Passenger seat .......................... 60
Self-test
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 42
SRS ......................................... 30
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .............................. 212
Service and warranty Booklet .................................. 212
Service flap ................................. 122
Service interval display .................. 91
Service life (tires) ....................... 136
Side marker lamps ......................... 181
Sidewall (tires) ............................ 144
Side windows Operation ................................ 77
Signs and labels ........................... 213
smart surround sound system ............ 101
Snow chains ................................. 145
Snow tires see Winter tires
Soft top system ............................... 71
Cleaning the soft top fabric .......157
Locking rear soft top manually ....178
Mounting the side rails ..............76
Opening and closing the rear
soft top ............................... 56, 74
Opening and closing the
retractable soft top ...............56, 72
Removing the side rails ..............74
Storing the side rails ................75
Sound package .............................. 101SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Indicator lamp ........................ 168
Standing water, driving through ....... 151
Starter switch positions .................. 57
Starting the engine ........................ 78
Status indicator ............................ 90
Steering wheel gearshift control ...... 26
Storage compartments .................... 110
Coin holder ............................. 111
Door pockets ............................ 111
Drawer ................................... 112
Glove box ................................ 111
in the tailgate ......................... 112
Parcel nets .............................. 112
Storage tray in center console ..... 112
Storage trays next to steering
wheel ..................................... 111
Storing tires ............................... 136
Sun screen ................................... 114
Sun visors ................................... 114
T
Tailgate Closing ............................... 55, 57
Opening .............................. 54, 56
Tail lamps ................................... 182
Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant .....221
Brake fluid ............................. 221
Coolant .................................. 223
Engine oil additives ................. 221
Engine oils ............................. 220
Fuel requirements ....................222
Gasoline additives ...................222
Identification labels ................ 213
Premium unleaded gasoline ........221
Rims and tires ......................... 217
Service fluids and capacities .....218
Vehicle specification (model
BRABUS) ................................. 216
Vehicle specification (model
passion) ................................. 215
Vehicle specification (model
pure) ..................................... 215
Windshield/rear window washer
system ............................. 220, 222
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Technical data (dimensions)see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Temperature
Coolant .................................. 153
Interior temperature ................105
Outside ................................... 89
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Thorax-pelvis side air bags ............. 38
Tightening torque Wheels ................................... 138
TIN (Tire Identification
Number) ................................. 141, 144
Tire and Loading Information
placard ....................................... 132
Tire and loading terminology .......... 142
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ................................ 128
Important notes on ....................128
Placard on driver’s door B-
pillar .................................... 132
Tire labeling ............................... 138
Tire load rating ........................... 144
Tire ply composition and material
used ........................................... 144
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................................ 129
Tire repair kit ....................... 160, 188
Tires .................................... 126, 217
Air pressure ............................ 127
Care and maintenance ................ 135
Cleaning ................................ 136
Direction of rotation, spinning ..135
Driving instructions ................149
Flat tire ................................. 188
Important notes on tire
inflation pressure .................... 128
Inflation pressure ..............128, 129
Information placard .................132
Inspection .............................. 136
Labeling ................................ 138
Load rating ............................. 144Ply composition and material
used ...................................... 144
Problems under-/overinflation ...128
Retreads ................................. 126
Rims and tires (technical data) ...217
Rotation ................................. 138
Service life ............................ 136
Sizes ..................................... 217
Snow chains ............................ 145
Speed rating ................ 140, 144, 150
Storing .................................. 136
Temperature ...................... 128, 137
Terminology ............................ 142
Tire Identification Number ..141, 144
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) .......................... 129
Traction ...................... 137, 144, 150
Tread ..................................... 144
Tread depth ....................... 136, 145
Treadwear indicators ..........136, 144
Vehicle maximum load on ...........145
Wheel change ........................... 193
Winter tires ...................... 145, 217
Tire speed rating .................... 140, 144
Top tether see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ........................... 144
Tow-away alarm ............................. 49
Towing ....................................... 201
Traction ................................ 144, 150
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position indicator ...... 88
Transmitting power values .............. 212
Traveling abroad .......................... 153
Tread (tires) ................................ 144
Tread depth (tires) .................. 136, 145
Treadwear indicators (tires) ..... 136, 144
Trip odometer, resetting ................. 91
Turning off the engine .................... 81
Turn signal lamps .......................... 181
Turn signals .................................. 67
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as determined by our authorized
technician and tow service provider.
For additional information refer to the
smart Roadside Assistance Program
brochure (USA) or the Warranty Booklet
(Canada) in your vehicle literature
portfolio.
Change of address or ownership
In the USA: If you change your address, be
sure to send in the “Information Change
Card” found in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
In Canada: If you change your address, be
sure to send in the “Change of Address
Notice” found in the Warranty Booklet, or
simply call the Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100.
Maintaining your current address
information with smart will enable us to
contact you should important new
information about the vehicle, such as
recalls, become available.
If you sell your smart, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it
available to the next operator.
In the USA: If you bought this vehicle used,
be sure to send in the “Information Change
Card” found in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
In Canada: If you bought this vehicle used,
be sure to send in the “Notice of Pre‑Owned
Vehicle Purchase” found in the Warranty
Booklet, or call the Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100.
Operating your vehicle outside the USA
or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in
foreign countries, please be aware that:
R Service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available.
R Unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be
available; the use of leaded fuels will
damage the catalysts.
R Gasoline may have a considerably lower
octane rating, and improper fuel can
cause engine damage.
Operating safety
GWarning!
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because
the vehicle’s electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made
may produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of
your vehicle.
See an authorized smart center for repairs
or modifications to electronic
components.
Improper work or modifications on other
vehicle systems could also have a negative
impact on the operating safety of the
vehicle.
GWarning!
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore
never turn off the engine while driving.
GWarning!
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody
or tires/wheels, for example when running
over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,
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