2012 SMART FORTWO COUPE clock

distance to next maintenance service will
appear instead of the main odometer
display. The main odometer display will
reappear
after approximately ten seconds.
For information on how to select the
maintenance service interval display, see
“Maintenance service interval display”
(Y page 91).
Transmission position indicator The following information is displayed in
the transmission position indicator:
R
Current gear selector lever position
R Current engaged gear (when manual
gearshifting selected)
i A flashing R in the display indicates
that the gear selector lever is in
position R but the reverse gear is not
engaged. Stop the vehicle to let the
reverse gear engage. Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
Display Function
P Gear selector lever in park
position P
R Gear selector lever in
position R (Reverse gear
engaged) N Gear selector lever in neutral
position N
D Gear selector lever in drive
position D When manual gearshifting is selected:
Display Function
1 First gear engaged
2 Second gear engaged
3 Third gear engaged
4 Fourth gear engaged
5 Fifth gear engaged
Digital clock
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
i
Canada vehicles: The digital clock
shows a 24 h-clock instead of a
12 h-clock. The time can only be set as long as the colon
in the digital clock flashes.
X
Activating time setting: Press and hold
right button ; until the colon in the
digital clock starts flashing.
X Setting the time in 1 minute
increments:

Press left button : or right88
Instrument cluster
>> Controls.

button ; repeatedly until the desired
time is set.
X Setting the time quickly: Press left
button : or right button ; for longer
than one second.
The setting speed increases.
X Setting the time in 10 minute
increments:
Press left button : or right
button ; for longer than five seconds.
The time is set in 10 minute increments.
X Confirm time setting: Refrain from
pressing either left button : or right
button ; until the colon in the digital
clock stops flashing.
The time is set.
i The digital clock in the multifunction
display is not synchronized with the
cockpit clock* (Y page 92).
Outside temperature display G
WARNING
The outside temperature display is not
designed as an ice-warning device and is
therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the
road surface is free of ice. The road may
still

be icy, especially in wooded areas or
on bridges. Your vehicle could start to skid
if you do not adjust your driving style
accordingly.
Therefore, always adjust your driving style
to the prevailing road and weather
conditions. Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
i
Canada vehicles: The outside
temperature display shows °C instead
of °F.
The outside temperature display appears
in

the multifunction display continuously.
A change of the outside temperature will be
displayed with delay.
Freeze warning (Canada vehicles only) When the outside temperature falls below
3¥, the multifunction display makes you
aware of the fact that the road may be icy.
An additional freeze warning, i.e. an ice
crystal symbol, in the multifunction
display flashes. After 60 seconds, the
freeze warning stops flashing but
continues to be displayed. When the
outside temperature rises above 3
¥, the
freeze warning goes out. Instrument cluster
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>> Controls.
* optional Z

Fuel level display
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
The
fuel level display shows the tank’s fuel
level with the aid of eight segments. The
number of dark segments indicates the fuel
level in the tank. If all eight segments are
dark, the tank is full.
You are driving on reserve fuel if there are
no more than 1.0 US gal (3.78 l) of fuel in the
tank.
If this occurs,
R the fuel pump symbol in the fuel level
display flashes
R the reserve fuel indicator shows the fuel
level in the tank in 0.1 US gal (0.5 l)
increments
For selecting the reserve fuel indicator to
be displayed in the status indicator, see
“Reserve fuel indicator” (Y page 91). Selecting display for status indicator
You can select the information to be
displayed in the status indicator:
R Trip odometer display ( Y page 90)
R Maintenance service interval display
(Y page 91)
R Reserve fuel indicator (Y page 91)
(when less than 1.0 US gal (3.78 l) of fuel
is in the tank) :
Selecting display for status indicator,
setting the clock, activating
maintenance service interval display
; Setting the clock, adjusting instrument
cluster illumination
Trip odometer display Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
X
Selecting trip odometer display: Press
left button : (Y page 90) repeatedly
until the trip odometer display appears
in the status indicator.
X Resetting trip odometer display: Press
and hold left button : (Y page 90) until
the value is set to 0.90
Instrument cluster>> Controls.

Auxiliary instruments*
:
Tachometer
; Cockpit clock
Tachometer* The tachometer displays the engine speed
in units of 1
000 rpm.
The tachometer can be turned by
approximately 90°.
The
tachometer illumination comes on when
you switch on the ignition and the exterior
lighting.
! Do not hang any objects on the
tachometer.
This could cause the tachometer to be
torn from its mountings and damage it.
Cockpit clock* The cockpit clock can be turned by
approximately 90°.
The cockpit clock illumination comes on
when you switch on the ignition and the
exterior lighting.
The

buttons for setting the time are on the
top of the cockpit clock. X
Setting the time back in 1 minute
increments: Press button : repeatedly
until the desired time is set.
X Setting the time back quickly: Press
button : for longer than two seconds.
The setting speed accelerates.
X Setting the time forward in 1 minute
increments: Press button ; repeatedly
until the desired time is set.
X Setting the time forward quickly: Press
button ; for longer than two seconds.
The setting speed accelerates.
! Do not hang any objects on the cockpit
clock.
This could cause the cockpit clock to be
torn from its mounting and damage it. Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination
You can adjust the illumination of the
switches, the dials in the instrument
cluster, the radio*, the climate control*
panel

and the auxiliary instruments*. Five
illumination levels are available. 92
Instrument cluster
>> Controls.
* optional

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Fuel type label
A Holder
X Turn off the engine.
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Open the fuel filler flap by pulling at the
point indicated by arrow :.
X Turn fuel filler cap = counterclockwise
and hold on to it until possible pressure
is released.
X Take off fuel filler cap =.
! The fuel filler cap is tethered to the
fuel filler flap. Do not drop the fuel
filler cap. It could damage the vehicle
paint finish.
X Insert fuel filler cap = in direction of
arrow ; into holder A on the inside of
the fuel filler flap.
X Fully insert filler nozzle unit and
refuel.
X Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit

cuts out — do not top off or overfill .G
WARNING
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray

back out when removing the fuel pump
nozzle, which could cause personal injury.
X Replace fuel filler cap =.
X Turn fuel filler cap = clockwise until
the handle grip overturns.
i Make sure to close the fuel filler flap
before locking the vehicle as the fuel
filler flap locking pin prevents closing
after you have locked the vehicle.
X Close the fuel filler flap.
You should hear the latch close shut.
i Only use premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating of
91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump. Please contact gas station personnel in
case

labels on the pump cannot be found.
For more information on gasoline, see
“Premium unleaded gasoline”
(Y page 221) and “Fuel requirements”
(Y page 222), or contact an authorized
smart center. Check regularly and before a long trip
For information on quantities and
requirements of operating agents, see
“Service fluids and capacities”
(Y page 218).
Check the following:
R Engine oil level ( Y page 118)
R Tire inflation pressure ( Y page 126)
R Coolant level ( Y page 122)
R Vehicle lighting ( Y page 178)
R Windshield washer system (Y page 122)
R Brake fluid (Y page 123) Engine compartment
Engine compartment cover
Open the engine compartment cover to
check

the engine oil level and if necessary,
to add engine oil. G
WARNING
High outside temperature, stop-and-go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades or
driving

at high engine speed may increase
the temperature in the engine
compartment. Therefore, the engine
compartment cover and parts in the area
around the engine compartment cover may
be hot. Parts of the engine can become very
hot. To prevent burns, let the engine cool
off completely before touching the engine
compartment cover, parts in the area
around the engine compartment cover, and
parts of the engine. Engine compartment
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>> Operation. Z

Coolant
G
WARNING
In order to avoid potentially serious burns:
R Use extreme caution when opening the
service flap if there are any signs of
steam or coolant leaking from the
cooling system, or if the coolant
temperature warning lamp ? in the
instrument cluster indicates that the
coolant is overheated.
R Do
not remove the pressure cap on coolant
reservoir if coolant temperature is
above 158¦ (70¥). Allow engine to cool
down before removing cap. The coolant
reservoir contains hot fluid and is under
pressure.
R Using a rag, slowly turn the cap
approximately 1
/ 2 turn to relieve excess
pressure. If opened immediately,
scalding hot fluid and steam will be
blown out under pressure.
The engine coolant is a mixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the
coolant level the vehicle must be parked on
level ground and the engine must have
cooled down. For more information, see
“Coolants” (Y page 223).
Checking coolant level X
Remove the service flap and insert it on
the front of the vehicle ( Y page 120). The coolant reservoir is located in the
front compartment on the driver’s side.
X
Allow the radiator to cool down for at
least 30 minutes.
X Using a rag, slowly turn pressure
cap : approximately 1
/ 2 turn
counterclockwise to release any excess
pressure.
X Continue turning pressure cap :
counterclockwise and remove it.
The coolant level is correct if the level
R
for cold coolant: reaches marking
bar ; visible through the filling
opening
R for warm coolant: is approximately
0.6 in (1.5 cm) higher
X If necessary, add coolant.
Adding coolant X
Add coolant as required. The coolant
level

may not exceed the maximum filling
level.
X Replace and tighten pressure cap :.
X Remount the service flap and close it
(Y page 120). Windshield/rear window washer system
Both the windshield and the rear window 14
washer are supplied from the windshield
washer reservoir.
The

recommended minimum filling level is
1.06 US qt (1.0 l).
X Remove the service flap and insert it on
the front of the vehicle ( Y page 120).
The windshield washer reservoir is located
in the front compartment on the driver’s
side.
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Front compartment
>> Operation.

Exterior Special
considerations Lightly soiled
Hand-/Automatic
car washes Heavily soiled
Hand-/Automatic
car washes
Wheels and wheel
covers Two-layer metallic
paint (high-gloss) Car shampoo
concentrate, rim
care Car shampoo
concentrate, rim
care
Retractable soft top PAC fabric Car shampoo
concentrate, soft
top cleaner,
impregnation spray Car shampoo
concentrate, soft
top cleaner,
impregnation spray
Removing insects
Remove insect remains before you start to
wash the vehicle.
X
Spray insect remover on.
X Allow insect remover to work in briefly.
X Rub in gently with a soft cloth or sponge.
X Rinse with plenty of water.
X Treat the cleaned surface with hard wax.
Removing tar Remove any tar marks before washing the
vehicle.
X
Apply tar remover with a soft cloth.
X Allow tar remover to work in briefly.
X Rub in gently.
X Rinse with plenty of water.
X Treat the cleaned surface with hard wax.
Vehicle washing In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces
of road salt as soon as possible.
When
washing the vehicle underbody, do not
forget to clean the inner sides of the
wheels.
Washing your vehicle by hand
X Wash the vehicle using car shampoo
concentrate and a sponge.
X Rinse with clean water.
X Towel dry the vehicle. !
Do not wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight. The body panel surfaces and
paint finish may be damaged.
Washing your vehicle in an automatic car
wash
i When running your vehicle through an
automatic car wash, water droplets can
run

down the inside of the side windows.
Unscrew your vehicle’s antenna before
driving into an automatic car wash. X
Removing: Unscrew antenna :
counterclockwise.
X Fitting: Screw antenna : in clockwise.
Power washer G
WARNING
Do not use a round nozzle (dirt grinders) to
powerwash your vehicle, in particular the
tires.

You could otherwise damage the tires
and cause an accident. Vehicle care
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>> Operation. Z

Where will I find ...
Tire repair kit
The tire repair kit is located in the
passenger footwell under the carpet. X
Insert a suitable object such as a coin
into the slot of carpet holder :.
X Turn carpet holder : counterclockwise.
X Lift the carpet. ;
Tire repair kit
The following is included:
R Tire sealant container
R Electric air pump with filler hose
R Sticker
R Operating instructions label (on the
inside of the tire repair kit lid)
i The tire sealant container is located
below the tire repair kit. G
WARNING
The tire repair kit is a limited repair
device. In case of a breakdown caused by a
flat

tire, read through the section flat tire carefully. When using the tire repair kit
follow the instructions in this section.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in severe injury or death.
First-aid kit*
The
first-aid kit is located on the driver’s
side in the cargo compartment.
i Check expiration dates and contents for
completeness at least once a year and
replace missing/expired items. Display messages
The following display messages appear in
the multifunction display ( Y page 86).158
Display messages
>> Practical hints.
* optional