2012 SMART FORTWO COUPE Owners Manual

For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a
safe location and
R
-
remove the key from the starter
switch
- engage the parking brake
before attempting to remove any
blockage.
R Remove blockage.
R Turn the windshield wipers on again.
X Switching off: Turn the wiper switch to
position g. Intermittent wiping
Only switch on intermittent wiping under
wet weather conditions or in the presence
of precipitation.
Vehicles
with rain-light sensor*: When you
select intermittent wiping, the sensor is
activated. The sensor automatically sets a
suitable wiping interval depending on the
wetness of the sensor surface.
! Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
Do not leave windshield wipers in
intermittent setting when the vehicle is
taken to an automatic car wash or during
windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers
will operate in the presence of water
sprayed on the windshield, and
windshield wipers may be damaged as a
result.
! Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt
on the surface of the sensor or optical
effects may cause the windshield wipers
to wipe in an undesired fashion. This
could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield. You
should therefore switch off the
windshield wipers when weather
conditions are dry. X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Activating intermittent wiping:
Turn the
wiper switch to position 1.
After the initial wipe, pauses between
wipes are automatically controlled
depending on the vehicle speed and by the
rain-light sensor*.
X Deactivating intermittent wiping: Turn
the wiper switch to position g. Wiping with windshield washer fluid
Example illustration coupé
X
Pull the wiper switch in direction of
arrow : and hold it in position.
The windshield wipers operate with
windshield washer fluid.
X Release the wiper switch.
The windshield wipers will wipe three
more times.
i To
prevent smears on the windshield, or
noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe
with windshield washer fluid
periodically even when it is raining.
Single wipe X
Pull the wiper switch briefly in
direction of arrow :.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
with windshield washer fluid. Windshield wipers
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Rear window wiper/washer (coupé only)
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Activating intermittent wiping: Push the
wiper switch to position 1.
X Wiping with windshield washer fluid:
Push the wiper switch in direction of
arrow ; and hold in position until the
rear window is clean.
X Release the wiper switch.
The rear window wiper will wipe three
more times.
Intermittent wiping is still activated.
X Deactivating intermittent wiping: Pull
the wiper switch back to start position.
i The rear window wiper wipes one time
when reverse gear R is engaged with the
windshield wipers switched on. Soft top system (cabriolet only)
Introduction
The soft top system of the smart cabriolet
consists of a
R retractable 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 72
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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. G
WARNING
Never operate the retractable soft top if
there is the possibility of anyone being
harmed by the opening or closing
procedure. G
WARNING
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. G
WARNING
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.
! To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the retractable
soft top. Do not open the retractable soft top if
there is snow or ice on the roof, as this
could result in malfunctions.
If you cannot open or close the
retractable

soft top due to a malfunction
contact Roadside Assistance or an
authorized smart center.
i To avoid draining the battery, leave the
engine running when opening and
closing the retractable soft top.
Opening from outside You can open the retractable soft top
completely with the key.
Key with remote control
:
* Lock button
; $ Opening the retractable soft top
= # Unlock button
X Press button $ on the key for
approximately two seconds.
The retractable soft top opens
completely. Soft top system (cabriolet only)
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Opening from the inside
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Press symbol ; on the retractable soft
top switch until the desired position is
reached or the retractable soft top is
opened completely.
or
X Press symbol ; on the retractable soft
top switch briefly.
The retractable soft top opens
completely.
i Pressing symbol : or ; on the
retractable soft top switch while
opening the retractable soft top will
interrupt the opening procedure.
Closing For safety reasons, you can only close the
retractable soft top using the retractable
soft top switch inside the vehicle.
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Press symbol : on the retractable soft
top switch until the retractable soft top
is closed. 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. G
WARNING
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.
X Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1. Retractable soft top switch
:
Closing
; Opening
Opening the rear soft top X
Press symbol ; on the retractable soft
top switch or button $ on the key until
the retractable soft top has opened
completely.
X Release retractable soft top switch ;
or
button $ on the key.
X Press symbol ; on the retractable soft
top switch once more until the rear soft
top has folded down completely. 74
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Closing the rear soft top
X
Press symbol : on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has
folded up completely.
X Release retractable soft top switch :.
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
X Open the retractable soft top
(Y page 56).
X Open the rear soft top ( Y page 74).
X Open the driver’s and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.
X Open the tailgate (Y page 56). X
Pull handle : on the inside of the
tailgate backward.
X Lift up the storage compartment cover. X
Push release lever = of side rail ;
backward.
Side

rail ; can be lifted at the rear end,
but remains secured.
X Push release lever = backward again. X
Carry out the following steps when
conditions are safe to do so.
X First lift the side rail at the rear end in
direction of arrows ?.
X Then remove it in direction of
arrows A. Storing the side rails
:
Front right
; Rear right
= Rear left
? Front left
X Store the side rails in the storage
compartment of the tailgate with the
painted side facing down in the
designated order : to ?. Soft top system (cabriolet only)
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:
Front right
; Rear right
= Rear left
? Front left
X Close the storage compartment cover.
X Press on the “PRESS” marking in the
middle
of the storage compartment cover
until it engages audibly. G
WARNING
Always close the storage compartment cover
properly when storing the side rails.
Otherwise occupants could be injured by
the side rails moving about during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
X Close the tailgate. Let the tailgate lock
into place.
X Close the driver’s and passenger door.
X Open 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
X Open the driver’s and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.
X Open the tailgate. X
Pull handle : on the inside of the
tailgate backward.
X Lift up the storage compartment cover.
X Remove the side rails from the storage
compartment in the tailgate. ;
Front right
= Rear right
? Rear left
A Front left
X Install the side rails with the respective
front end ; or A first. G
WARNING
Make sure the side rails are properly
mounted. Otherwise the side rails could
disengage

while driving and injure you and
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X
Take one side rail and start by attaching
it to front end D.
X Make sure the seal of the side rail is
facing up at position B and is not
pinched.
X Push the side rail at rear end C
downwards until it audibly engages into
place twice.
X Install the side rail on the other side in
the same manner.
! Make sure the side rails are installed
correctly. Otherwise the side rails may
not
function properly or may be damaged.
X Close the storage compartment cover.
X Press on the “PRESS” marking in the
middle

of the storage compartment cover
until it engages audibly.
X Close the tailgate. Let the tailgate lock
into place.
X Close the driver’s and passenger door.
X Open 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
X
Opening: Turn crank :
counterclockwise.
X Closing: Turn crank : clockwise.
Side window on the passenger door
X Opening: Turn crank : clockwise.
X Closing: Turn crank :
counterclockwise.
Opening and closing the power windows This feature is only available on the model
passion and BRABUS.
G
WARNING
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. Side windows
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G
WARNING
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. :
Side window driver’s door
; Side window passenger door
X Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Opening: Press and hold the top of the
respective switch.
The corresponding side window moves
downwards until you release the switch.
X Closing: Pull and hold the top of the
respective switch.
The corresponding side window moves
upwards until you release the switch. X
Automatic opening: Press the top of the
respective switch briefly.
The corresponding side window opens
completely.
X Stopping during automatic opening:
Press or pull the top of the respective
switch again.
The corresponding side window stops
immediately. Driving and parking
Starting
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. G
WARNING
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. 78
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* optional