2012 SMART FORTWO COUPE automatic transmission

A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) .............46
Indicator lamp ........................ 163
Accessory weight .......................... 139
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 ...................166
Thorax-pelvis .......................... 38
Window curtain ......................... 38
Air conditioning
see HVAC ................................ 102
Air conditioning refrigerant ..........221
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ....................... 140
Air vents ..................................... 104
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Ambient lighting ........................... 70
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) ....................... 140Audio system
................................. 98
Basic ...................................... 99
Navigation/multimedia ..............99
Automatic headlamp mode ................65
Automatic locking .......................... 53
Automatic transmission ..................82
Display message .......................
159
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 .................... 83
Auxiliary instruments
Cockpit clock ........................... 92
Tachometer .............................. 92
AUX socket .................................... 99 B
Backrest see Seats


Backup lamp ................................. 180
Bar (air pressure unit) ................... 140
Battery Charging ................................ 196
Indicator lamp ........................ 168
Jump starting .......................... 199
Removing and installing ............196
Battery (key)
Replacing the transmitter
battery ................................... 177
Bead (tire) .................................. 140
Brake fluid .................................. 123
Checking ................................ 123
Brake lamp .................................. 180
Brake pedal ................................... 81
Brakes ........................................ 144
Parking brake ........................... 80
Warning lamp .......................... 164
Break-in period ........................... 116
Bulbs Front ..................................... 179
Rear ...................................... 180
Replacing ............................... 1784
Index

C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ......16
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ...........14
Can holder see Cup holder

Cargo compartment cover blind ........107
Catalytic converter ....................... 146
CD player ..................................... 98
Center console ............................... 27
Central locking Automatic ................................ 53
Locking/unlocking from inside ....54
Certification label ....................... 214
Children in the vehicle ................... 42
Air bags .................................. 33
Indicator lamp, passenger front
air bag off .......................... 41, 173
Infant and child restraint
systems ................................... 43
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 39
Safety notes ............................. 42
Tether anchorage points ............. 44
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Cigarette lighter .......................... 114
Climate control see HVAC ................................ 102
Clock ........................................... 88
Cockpit ........................................ 21
Coin holder ................................. 110
Cold tire inflation pressure ...........140
Combination switch ........................ 67
Control system Consumption menu ..................... 95
Control lever ............................ 93
Introduction ............................ 93
Menus and submenus ................... 94
Messages menu .......................... 96
Multifunction display ................ 93
Odometer menu .......................... 94
Reset menu ............................... 95
Settings menu ........................... 96
Start menu ............................... 95
Time menu ................................ 97Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .......... 223
Capacities .............................
220
Checking level ......................... 122
Temperature warning lamp .........170
Coolant temperature ......................150
Cruise control ............................. 100
Cup holder ................................... 107
Curb weight ................................. 140
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ......16 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster


Data recording ............................... 17
Daytime running lamp mode ..............66
Deep water see Standing water
Defroster
Rear window ............................ 106
Windshield ............................. 106
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) ...........133
Display messages Automatic transmission .............159
Electronic immobilizer ............. 159
Door control panel ......................... 28
Door handles ................................. 28
Doors Locking/unlocking from outside ...53
Opening from inside .................. 54
DOT (Department of
Transportation) ...................... 138, 140
Drinking and driving ..................... 143
Driving Abroad ................................... 150
Coolant temperature .................150
Hydroplaning .......................... 147
Instructions ....................... 78, 143
In winter ................................ 148
Safety systems .......................... 46
Through standing water ............. 148
Tips, automatic transmission ...... 84 Index
5

G
Gasoline see Fuel

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...... 140
Gear selector lever ........................ 82
Transmission positions .............. 83
Global locking/unlocking ................53
Glove box .................................... 110
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) .............140
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ..140 H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps


Hazard warning flasher ................... 69
Headlamps Automatic headlamp mode ............65
Daytime running lamp mode .........66
High-beam flasher ..................... 67
High-beam headlamps ................. 67
LED daytime running lamps
(Canada only) ............................ 67
LED daytime running lamps (USA
only) ....................................... 67
Low-beam headlamps .................. 65
Switch ..................................... 64
Head-thorax air bags ......................37
Heated exterior rear view mirrors .....62
Heated seats .................................. 60
Heating see HVAC ................................ 102
Height adjustment
Seats ...................................... 59
High-beam flasher .......................... 67
High-beam headlamps ................67, 179
Indicator lamp ........................ 169
High-mounted brake lamp ...............180
Hill-start assist system ..................84HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning) ..............................
102
Air distribution ...................... 105
Air recirculation .....................107
Air vents ................................ 104
Air volume .............................. 106
Defrosting .............................. 106
Rear window defroster ............... 106
Temperature ............................

104
Hydraulic brake assistant ................48
Hydroplaning ............................... 147 I
Identification labels ....................213
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) .......................................... 214
Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle


Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle ......................... 54
Instrument cluster .....................22, 24
Illumination ............................ 92
Lamps, indicator and warning ..... 162
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior motion sensor .................... 49
Interior rear view mirror ................62
Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Rear window wiper ..................... 72
Windshield wipers ..................... 71 J
Jump-starting .............................. 199 K
Key ............................................. 52
Loss of ................................... 174
Replacing the transmitter
battery ................................... 177
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) .........140 Index
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Vehicle specification (model
BRABUS) .................................
216
Vehicle specification (model
passion) ................................. 215
Vehicle specification (model
pure) ..................................... 215
Windshield/rear window washer
system ............................. 220, 222
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification

Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Temperature
Coolant .................................. 150
Interior temperature ................ 104
Outside ................................... 89
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Thorax-pelvis side air bags .............38
Tightening torque Wheels ................................... 135
TIN (Tire Identification
Number) ................................. 138, 141
Tire and Loading Information
placard ....................................... 130
Tire and loading terminology ..........139
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ................................ 126
Important notes on .................... 126
Placard on driver’s door B-
pillar .................................... 130
Tire labeling ............................... 135
Tire load rating ........................... 141
Tire ply composition and material
used ........................................... 141
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................................ 127
Tire repair kit ....................... 158, 186
Tires .................................... 124, 217
Air pressure ........................... 125
Care and maintenance ............... 133
Cleaning ................................ 134
Direction of rotation, spinning .. 133
Driving instructions ................146
Flat tire ................................. 186Important notes on tire
inflation pressure ....................
126
Inflation pressure ..............126, 127
Information placard .................130
Inspection .............................. 133
Labeling ................................ 135
Load rating ............................. 141
Ply composition and material
used ...................................... 141
Problems under-/overinflation ... 126
Retreads ................................. 124
Rims and tires (technical data) ... 217
Rotation ................................. 135
Service life ............................ 133
Sizes ..................................... 217
Snow chains ............................ 142
Speed rating ................ 137, 141, 147
Storing .................................. 134
Temperature ...................... 126, 135
Terminology ............................ 139
Tire Identification Number ..138, 141
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) .......................... 127
Traction ...................... 134, 141, 147
Tread ..................................... 141
Tread depth ....................... 133, 142
Treadwear indicators ..........133, 142
Vehicle maximum load on ...........142
Wheel change ........................... 194
Winter tires ...................... 142, 217
Tire speed rating .................... 137, 141
Top tether see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ............................ 141
Tow-away alarm ............................. 49
Towing ....................................... 202
Traction ................................ 141, 147
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position indicator ......88
Transmitting power values ..............212
Traveling abroad .......................... 150
Tread (tires) ................................ 141
Tread depth (tires) .................. 133, 142
Treadwear indicators (tires) .....133, 142
Trip odometer, resetting .................90
Turning off the engine .................... 82 Index
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!
The remote control has an operating
range
of approximately 50 ft (15 meters).
This can fluctuate greatly as a
consequence of local conditions
(reflective or absorbing objects) and
interference emitted by other radio
transmission systems. Similarly, the
operating range fluctuates in line with
the direction from which the remote
control is activated.
To prevent theft, however, it is advisable
to only unlock the vehicle when you are
in close proximity to it. Locking and unlocking from the
outside
X Selective unlocking: Press button # on
the key once.
All turn signal lamps flash once.
The anti-theft warning system* is
disarmed.
The

driver’s door and the fuel filler flap
are unlocked.
X Global unlocking:
Press button # on the
key twice.
All turn signal lamps flash once again.
The passenger door and the tailgate are
unlocked in addition to the driver’s door
and the fuel filler flap.
X Global locking: Press button * on the
key.
With the doors, the tailgate(s), and the
fuel filler flap closed, the turn signal
lamps flash three times.
The

anti-theft warning system* is armed.
The indicator lamp on the central
locking switch flashes (Y page 54).
The interior and exterior 8
lamps come on
and then go out again after 12 seconds.
i In vehicles with anti-theft warning
system*, an acoustic signal will sound
when locking or unlocking the vehicle. When unlocking, the acoustic signal
sounds once. When locking, the acoustic
signal sounds three times.
The acoustic signal is activated at the
factory. If you wish to deactivate the
feature, contact an authorized smart
center.
Automatic locking
Auto-relock function The vehicle will lock again automatically
within approximately 60 seconds of
unlocking with the key if neither the
driver’s nor passenger door is opened.
!
To prevent an inadvertent lockout,
never

leave your key lying in the vehicle.
Drive lock function The vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition

is switched on and the wheels are
turning at vehicle speeds of approximately
8 mph (14 km/h) or more. The drive lock
function is enabled at the factory.
X Switching on: Switch off the ignition.
X Press the central locking switch
(Y page 54) and button * on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The drive lock function is switched on.
X Switching off: Switch off the ignition.
X Press the central unlocking switch
(Y page 54) and button # on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The drive lock function is switched off.
8 Vehicles with rain-light sensor* only. Opening and closing
53
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* optional Z

Gearshift pattern for transmission
:
Release button j
Park position
k
Reverse gear
i
Neutral position
h
Drive position
p
Manual gearshifting
q
Upshifting
±
Downshifting
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.
X Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to park position P.
The transmission position indicator
should be on P.
X Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
X Turn the key to starter switch position
2 and release it.
The

engine starts automatically (“touch-
start” function). Driving
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Press release button : (Y page 79) to
disengage the gear selector lever lock. X
Move the gear selector lever to drive
position D.
D appears in the transmission position
indicator.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. G
WARNING
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. G
WARNING
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). Driving and parking
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Turning off the engine
G
WARNING
Do not turn off the engine before the
vehicle has come to a complete stop. With
the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering*
systems. In this case, it is important to
keep in mind that a considerably higher
degree of effort is necessary to brake and
steer the vehicle.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Press the release button (Y page 79) to
disengage the gear selector lever lock.
X Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
The transmission position indicator
should be on P
! Always engage the parking brake in
addition to shifting to park position P.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Turn the key to starter switch position
0.
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
The electronic immobilizer is
activated. Transmission
Introduction
Your vehicle is equipped with a 5‑speed
automated transmission with manual or
automatic mode. For information on
driving with the transmission see also
“Starting” ( Y page 78).G
WARNING
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. Gear selector lever
Gearshift pattern for transmission
:
Release button j
Park position
k
Reverse gear
i
Neutral position
h
Drive position
p
Manual gearshifting
q
Upshifting
±
Downshifting
The current gear selector lever position
appears in the transmission position
indicator. When manual gearshifting M is
selected, the currently selected gear
appears ( Y page 88). G
WARNING
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 82
Transmission
>> Controls.
* optional

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.
Shifting procedure
The transmission selects individual gears
automatically, depending on:
R the gear selector lever position D
(Y page 83)
R the position of the accelerator pedal
(Y page 84)
R the vehicle speed
R uphill or downhill grades
Press release button : (Y page 82) to
disengage the gear selector lever lock
when moving the gear selector lever from
R P to R, N, or D
R R to P
R N to R or P
! Allow the engine to warm up under low
load use. Do not place full load on the
engine until the operating temperature
has been reached.
Shift into reverse gear R or parking
position P only when the vehicle is
stopped.
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period when driving off on
slippery road surfaces. Otherwise, the
drivetrain could be damaged, which is
not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
With manual gearshifting M selected
(Y page 84), you can use the gear selector
lever or steering wheel gearshift control
to change the gears manually. Gear selector lever positions
Effect
B
Park position
Gear selector lever position
when the vehicle is parked.
Place the gear selector lever
in park position
P only when
the vehicle is stopped. The
park position is not intended
to serve as a brake when the
vehicle is parked.
Rather, the driver should
always engage the parking
brake in addition to placing
the

gear selector lever in park
position P to secure the
vehicle.
The key can only be removed
from the starter switch with
the gear selector lever in park
position P. With the key
removed, the gear selector
lever is locked in park
position P. C
Reverse gear
Shift into reverse gear
R only
when vehicle is stopped. A
Neutral position
No power is transmitted from
the engine to the drive axle.
When the brakes are released,
the vehicle can be moved
freely (pushed or towed).
7
Drive position
The transmission shifts
automatically.
x
Manual gearshifting
System-controlled automatic
gearshifting is switched off.
The driver has to change the
gears manually. Transmission
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