2012 SMART FORTWO COUPE key

R
there is motion inside the vehicle
R someone attempts to raise the vehicle
The alarm will also be triggered when
unlocking and opening the driver’s door
with the key.
i The alarm will stay on, even if the
driver’s
door is immediately closed. For
canceling the alarm, see ( Y page 49).
Close the windows and the tailgate before
arming the alarm system. Make sure there
are no moving objects inside the vehicle. X
Arming: Lock the vehicle using the
remote control.
Warning system indicator lamp :
flashes rapidly. The anti-theft warning
system

arms after about 25 seconds. When
the anti-theft warning system is armed,
warning system indicator lamp :
flashes about every three seconds.
i You
can also arm the anti-theft warning
system by locking the vehicle without
using the remote control (Y page 176).
X Disarming: Unlock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The anti-theft warning system is
disarmed. Warning system indicator
lamp : stops flashing.
Canceling the alarm X
Insert the key in the starter switch.
X Turn the key to starter switch position 1.
or
X Press button # or * on the key. Tow-away alarm* and interior motion
sensor*
Once the anti-theft warning system has
been armed, a visual and audible alarm is
triggered when someone attempts to raise
the

vehicle or if motion is detected inside
the vehicle.
X Arming: Lock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The

tow-away protection and the interior
motion sensor are armed after about
25 seconds.
X Disarming: Unlock the vehicle using the
remote control.
The

tow-away protection and the interior
motion sensor are disarmed.
Canceling the alarm X
Insert the key in the starter switch.
X Turn the key to starter switch position 1.
or
X Press button # or * on the key.
Switching off tow-away protection and
interior motion sensor Switch off the tow-away protection and the
interior motion sensor when locking the
vehicle and
R
transporting the vehicle,
R board, e.g. a ferry or auto train,
R there are people or animals in the
vehicle,
R the side windows remain open.
This prevents any false alarm. Anti-theft systems
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* optional Z

X
Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Press switch : within 60 seconds.
Indicator lamp ; comes on.
X Exit the vehicle.
X Lock the vehicle using the remote
control.
i The tow-away protection and the
interior motion sensor remain switched
off until you lock your vehicle again. 50
Anti-theft systems>> Safety.

Opening and closing
Key
Key with remote control
:
* Lock button
; $ Opening the retractable soft top 6
/
unlocking the upper tailgate 7
= # Unlock button
The remote control centrally locks and
unlocks:
R the driver’s door
R the fuel filler flap
R the passenger door
R the upper tailgate 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. It is
possible for children to open a locked door
from the inside, which could result in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
! To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
exposing the remote control to high
levels of electromagnetic radiation.
! If you can no longer lock or unlock the
vehicle with the remote control, the
batteries in the remote control are discharged, or the remote control is
malfunctioning.
R
Check the batteries in the remote
control

and replace them if necessary.
R If you do not have a spare transmitter
battery at hand, use the key to open the
driver’s door and the fuel filler flap.
If the remote control is malfunctioning,
contact an authorized smart center.
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS‑210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference, and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case.
6 cabriolet only.
7 coupé only. 52
Opening and closing
>> Controls.

!
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
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* optional Z

Locking and unlocking from the inside
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.
You can lock and unlock the vehicle from
inside using the central locking or
unlocking switch. This can be useful, for
example, if you want to unlock the
passenger door from inside or lock the
vehicle before starting to drive. X
Locking: Press central locking
switch :.
The indicator lamp on central locking
switch : comes on, when the starter
switch is in position 1.
The indicator lamp on central locking
switch : flashes, when the starter
switch is in position 0.
With the doors and the tailgate closed,
the vehicle locks.
X Unlocking: Press central unlocking
switch ;.
The vehicle unlocks and the indicator
lamp on central locking switch : goes
out. Opening the doors from the inside
You
can open a locked door from the inside.
Open door only when conditions are safe to
do so. X
Pull on inside door handle :.
With the driver’s door open a warning
signal sounds if the exterior lamps are
switched

on and the ignition is switched
off. Opening the upper tailgate on the
coupé
G
WARNING
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving.
Among other dangers, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness and
death. 54
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>> Controls.

X
Press button # on the key twice.
X Press and hold button $ on the key for
approximately two seconds.
or
X Pull the release handle in handle
recess : of the lower tailgate.
The upper tailgate is unlocked.
X Swivel the upper tailgate upwards to
open.
Observe the information on loading the
vehicle ( Y page 112).
For information on vehicle weights, see
“Vehicle specification” (Y page 215). Opening the lower tailgate on the
coupé
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 area around the
air slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let
the engine cool off before touching this
area to prevent burns.
X Open the upper tailgate ( Y page 54). X
Pull either of the release levers :
backwards.
The lower tailgate is unlocked.
X Swivel the lower tailgate downwards to
open.
The lower tailgate is held in the
horizontal position by means of the two
retaining straps.
! When folded down, the lower tailgate
can bear loads up to maximum of 220 lbs
(100 kg).
Observe the information on loading the
vehicle ( Y page 112).
For information on vehicle weights, see
“Vehicle specification” (Y page 215). Closing the tailgate(s) on the coupé
G
WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury,
always
keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the tailgate(s). Be especially careful when
small children are around. X
Swivel the lower tailgate upwards to
close. Allow the two release levers to
engage audibly.
X Swivel the upper tailgate downwards to
close. G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with Opening and closing
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>> Controls.
Z

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. Opening and closing the retractable
soft top (cabriolet only)
You can fully open the retractable soft top
with the key. Key with remote control
:
* Lock button
; $ Opening the retractable soft top
= # Unlock button
X Opening: Press button $ on the key for
approximately two seconds.
The retractable soft top opens.
i Pressing symbols #, * or $ on the
key with remote control while opening
the retractable soft top will interrupt
the opening procedure.
X Closing: Press symbol G on the
retractable soft top switch
(Y page 56). G
WARNING
When closing the retractable soft top, make
sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the closing procedure.
i The remote control has an operating
range

of approximately 50 ft (15 meters).
Take care that you do not open your vehicle’s retractable soft top
inadvertently.
Opening the tailgate on the cabriolet
G
WARNING
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving.
Among other dangers, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in unconsciousness and
death. 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 area around the
air slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let
the engine cool off before touching this
area to prevent burns. X
Press button # on the key twice.
X Pull the release handle in handle
recess : of the tailgate.
The tailgate is unlocked.
X Swivel the tailgate downwards to open. Opening and closing the rear soft top
(cabriolet only)
You can open the rear soft top to ease
loading and unloading. 56
Opening and closing
>> Controls.

X
Opening: Push release levers :, located
to the left and right of the retaining
clip, upwards.
X Swivel the rear soft top upwards to open. G
WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury,
always
keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the rear soft top. Be especially careful
when small children are around.
X Closing: Swivel the rear soft top
downwards to close.
X Pull soft top down.
X Pull release levers :,
located to the left
and right of the retaining clip,
downwards.
X Make sure the rear soft top is correctly
locked in place on both sides. Closing the tailgate on the cabriolet
G
WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury,
always
keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the tailgate. Be especially careful when
small children are around.
! When closing the tailgate, you must
first close the rear soft top. Otherwise
you might break the release levers of the
rear soft top. X
Swivel the tailgate upwards to close. Let
the tailgate lock into place. 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. Starter switch positions
Starter switch Starter switch positions
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