2012 SMART FORTWO COUPE Owners Manual

Left bulb carrier with bulb sockets (right bulb
carrier in reverse)
:
Retaining tab
= Brake, tail, turn signal and side marker
lamp bulb
? Backup lamp bulb
X Depending on which bulb needs to be
replaced, press gently onto bulb =
or ? and turn it counterclockwise.
X Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
X Installing: Insert the new bulb into the
bulb socket.
X Press gently onto the bulb and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
X Insert the bulb carrier into the tail lamp
housing.
X Press gently onto the bulb carrier.
Let retaining tab : engage.
X Fold the damping material backward, if
necessary.
X Reinstall the side cover in the cargo
compartment. High-mounted brake lamp X
Removing: Unscrew retaining screws :.
X Remove high-mounted brake lamp ?.
X Detach electrical connector ;
from bulb
socket =.
X Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull
it out of its socket.
X Installing: Install in the reverse order.
License plate lamps 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. Replacing bulbs
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X
Use a suitable tool to loosen the
corresponding
license plate lamp unit at
jacking point :.
X Carefully unclip the license plate lamp
unit. X
Detach electrical connectors ;.
X Remove bulb =.
X Insert the new bulb.
X Attach electrical connectors ;.
X Fit the license plate lamp unit on the
right and press gently on the left.
The

license plate lamp unit must audibly
engage. Replacing interior lighting lamps
A 12 V/10 W bulb is required. X
Removing: Use a flat object to pry the
lamp

lens : off from the passenger side. X
Detach electrical connector ; from the
interior lamp.
X Remove bulb = from mount ?.
X Installing: Insert the new bulb.
X Attach electrical connector ; to the
interior lamp.
X Fit the lamp lens on the left in the
opening and press gently on the right.
The lamp lens must audibly engage. Replacing wiper blades
About replacing wiper blades
G
WARNING
For safety reasons, switch off the wipers
and remove the key from the starter switch
before replacing a wiper blade. The
windshield wipers could otherwise be set
in motion and cause injury. G
WARNING
Wiper blades are components that are
subject
to wear and tear. Replace the wiper
blades at least twice a year, preferably in
the spring and fall. Otherwise the windows
will not be properly wiped. As a result, you
may not be able to observe surrounding
traffic conditions and could cause an
accident.
! Hold on to the wiper when folding the
wiper arm back. If released, the force of
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tensioning spring could crack the
windshield.
Do
not allow the wiper arms to contact the
windshield glass without a wiper blade
inserted.
We recommend that you have this work
carried out at an authorized smart
center.
To ensure proper visibility
R it is vital that you have wiper blades that
are in perfect shape
R clean the wiper blades regularly with a
cleaning agent
R remove any tough dirt stains with a
sponge or brush Windshield wiper blades
! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts.
They could tear.
Removing X
Remove the key from the starter switch. X
Fold wiper arm ? away from the
windshield until it snaps into place.
X Press on retaining springs ; on both
sides of wiper blade :.
X Fold wiper blade : away from wiper
arm ? in direction of arrow =.
X Detach wiper blade : in direction of
arrow A. Installing
X
With guide tab A sliding into opening
B, attach new wiper blade : onto the
wiper arm.
X Fold wiper blade : towards the wiper
arm in direction of arrow =.
Retaining springs ; must audibly
engage in attachment ?.
X Check whether wiper blade :
is securely
fastened.
X Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on
the windshield.
Make sure to hold on to the wiper when
folding it back.
! Make
sure the wiper blades are properly
installed. Improperly installed wiper
blades may cause windshield damage. Rear window wiper blade Replacing wiper blades
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X
Removing: Fold the wiper arm away from
the
rear window until you feel it engage.
X Fold wiper blade :
away from the wiper
arm in direction of arrow ; until it
disengages from its mounting.
X Detach wiper blade :.
X Installing:
Push the new wiper blade onto
the wiper arm until you feel it engage.
X Fold the wiper blade into a position
parallel to the wiper arm.
X Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on
the rear window.
Make sure to hold on to the wiper when
folding the wiper arm back.
! Make sure the wiper blade is properly
installed. An improperly installed
wiper blade may cause rear window
damage. Adjusting the washer jet nozzles
:
Front washer jet nozzles
; Rear washer jet nozzles
X Adjusting: Use a needle to move washer
jet nozzles : or ; left, right, up, or
down.
i Check the setting of the washer jet
nozzles at regular intervals. The washer
jet nozzles are correctly set when the
water

jet hits the windshield or the rear
window approximately in the center. Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Upon experiencing any type of problem
with the vehicle’s tires, switch on the
hazard warning flasher, carefully slow
down and exit the roadway in a cautious
manner.
X Park the vehicle at a safe distance from
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface
when possible.
X Make sure the tire valve of the damaged
tire

is located below the horizontal axle
of the wheel hub.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Turn the steering wheel so that the front
wheels are in a straight ahead position.
X Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X Turn off the engine.
X Remove the key from the starter switch
and take the key with you.
i Open
door only when conditions are safe
to do so.
X Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a
safe distance from the roadway. Using the tire repair kit
! Depending

on the type of damage on the
tire, the tire sealant could damage the
sensor of the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)*. Such damage is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
When having the damaged tire replaced,
also have the TPMS sensors* checked for
proper function. When the sensor is
damaged, the TPMS* will not function
properly. The sensor must then be
replaced at an authorized smart center as
soon as possible.
i Depending on production date of your
vehicle, it will be equipped with version
1 or version 2 of the tire repair kit. 186
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* optional

Please make sure to refer to the
description
of the tire repair kit in your
vehicle before sealing a tire.
The tire repair kit can be used to seal
punctures of up to approximately 0.16 in
(4 mm) on the tire tread.
The tire repair kit enables you to drive on
the sealed tire to the nearest authorized
smart center.
X You should have the sealed tire replaced
at an authorized smart center. G
WARNING
Take care not to allow the contents of the
tire sealant to come in contact with hair,
eyes or clothing. The tire sealant is
harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed
through the skin - causes skin, eye and
respiratory irritation. Wear gloves while
using this product if they are available.
Any contact with eyes or skin should be
flushed immediately with plenty of water.
If clothing comes in contact with the tire
sealant, change clothing as soon as
possible.
In

case of allergic reaction or rash, consult
a physician immediately. Notes
R Small tire punctures, particularly those
in the tread, can be sealed with the tire
sealant.
R The tire sealant can be used in ambient
temperatures from ‑4 ¦ (‑20¥) to
104¦ (+40¥).
R Do

not remove any foreign objects such as
nails or screws that have penetrated the
tire.
R Do not use the tire sealant if the tire has
been damaged by being driven when
insufficiently inflated (e.g. bumps,
cuts, cracks etc. on the tire).
R Allow escaped tire sealant to dry, then
peel it off. R
Immediately wash all painted surfaces
that came into contact with the tire
sealant using a damp cloth.
R Avoid skin and eye contact with the tire
sealant.
R Do not swallow the tire sealant.
R Allow the tire sealant that is inside the
damaged tire to dry and dispose of
together with the tire.
R Do not use the tire sealant after the
expiration date has elapsed (see top of
container).
Instead, have it replaced at an
authorized smart center. G
WARNING
The tire sealant is a limited repair device.
The tire sealant cannot be used for cuts or
punctures larger than approximately
0.16 in (4 mm) and tire damage caused by
driving with extremely low tire inflation
pressure, or on a flat tire, or a damaged
wheel.
Do not drive the vehicle under such
circumstances.
If

you are unsure of the condition of the tire
or have any question whatsoever about its
suitability for driving contact the nearest
smart center for assistance or call
Roadside Assistance. G
WARNING
Please review the instructions below for
using the tire repair kit. If you are not
confident that you can competently follow
the instructions for using this kit, do not
use the kit, but instead call for Roadside
Assistance. G
WARNING
Keep the tire sealant out of reach of
children. If swallowed, rinse mouth
immediately

with plenty of water and drink
plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting!
Consult a physician immediately. Flat tire
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Keep away from open flame, heat source or
sparks. Do not smoke.
Sealing a tire (Version 1)
X Take the tire repair kit from the
passenger footwell (Y page 158).
X Open the tire repair kit lid. :
Flange lid
; Pressure gauge
= Vent screw
? Filler hose with stopper
A Operating instructions label
B Electrical plug
C Electric air pump switch
D Sticker
E Tire sealant container
X Remove sticker D from the tire repair
kit.
X Attach sticker D where it will be easily
seen by the driver on the instrument
cluster.
X Unwind electrical plug B and filler
hose ?. X
Unscrew flange lid :.
X Unscrew the lid of tire sealant container
E.

Make sure not to damage the aluminum
seal. X
Screw tire sealant container E onto
flange F.
Make sure the container is threaded
correctly

onto the flange. This punctures
the aluminum seal of the tire sealant
container.
X Unscrew the valve cap from the tire valve
of the damaged tire.
X Close vent screw =.
X Pull off the stopper of filler hose ?.188
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X
Screw the end of filler hose ? onto tire
valve G.
X Insert electrical plug B into the
auxiliary power outlet
(Y page 114).
X Insert the key in the starter switch and
turn it to position 1.
i The
vehicle’s battery is drained by use
of the electric air pump. You should
therefore keep the engine running — in
the open air — while inflating the tire. X
Press I on electric air pump switch C.
The
electric air pump is switched on and
inflates the tire.
i First, the sealant is pumped into the
tire. The pressure may briefly increase
to

a high value. This is normal and not an
indication of a malfunction. Do not
switch off the electric air pump.
X Let the electric air pump inflate the tire
for a maximum of ten minutes.
Pressure gauge ; must display at least
180 kPa (1.8 bar, 26 psi)

.!
Do not operate the electric air pump
longer than ten minutes without
interruption.

Otherwise it may overheat.
You may operate the electrical air pump
again after it has cooled off.
X If a tire inflation pressure of at least
180 kPa (1.8 bar, 26 psi)

is not attained,
turn off the electric air pump by
pressing 0 on electric air pump switch
C.
X Unscrew the end of filler hose ? from
tire valve G.
X After clearing the area around the
vehicle of people and obstacles, drive
vehicle back or forth very slowly
approximately 30 ft (10 m).
This

serves to better distribute the tire
sealant material inside the tire.
X Screw the end of filler hose ? onto tire
valve G.
X Inflate the tire again. G
WARNING
If a tire inflation pressure of
180
kPa (1.8 bar, 26 psi) is not attained, the
tire is too severely damaged for the tire
sealant to provide a reliable tire repair.
In this case, the tire sealant cannot
properly seal the tire.
Do not drive the vehicle.
Contact the nearest smart center for
assistance or call Roadside Assistance.
X After attaining a tire inflation pressure
of

at least 180 kPa (1.8 bar, 26 psi), press
0 on electric air pump switch C.
The electric air pump is switched off.
X Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 0.
X Unscrew the end of filler hose ? from
tire valve G.
X Plug filler hose with the stopper.
X Tire sealant container E remains
screwed onto flange F. Flat tire
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X
Place the tire repair kit securely in the
vehicle.
X Drive off immediately.
The tire sealant will distribute itself
evenly inside the tire. G
WARNING
Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). A tire sealant repair is not
designed to operate at higher speeds.
The sticker must be attached on the
instrument cluster where it will be easily
seen by the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics of a tire
sealant repaired tire may change. Adapt
your driving accordingly.
X After driving for about 1.8 miles (3 km)
or
ten minutes, stop and exit the vehicle
taking all of the appropriate safety
precautions.
X Take the tire repair kit from the vehicle.
X Screw the end of filler hose ? onto tire
valve G.
X Check the tire inflation pressure using
pressure gauge ;. G
WARNING
If tire inflation pressure has fallen below
130 kPa (1.3 bar, 19 psi) do not continue to
drive the vehicle.
Park your vehicle safely away from the
roadway and contact the nearest smart
center or call Roadside Assistance.
Have the damaged tire replaced.
X If the tire inflation pressure is at least
130

kPa (1.3 bar, 19 psi), inflate or deflate
the tire to correct tire inflation
pressure (see Tire and Loading
Information placard located on the
driver’s door B‑pillar). R
To increase the tire inflation
pressure: Switch on the electric air
pump.
R To decrease the tire inflation
pressure:

Open vent screw =. Recheck
the tire inflation pressure with the
electric air pump’s pressure gauge.
X After checking the tire inflation
pressure, unscrew the end of filler
hose ? from tire valve G.
X Screw the valve cap onto the tire valve.
X Plug filler hose with the stopper.
X Place the tire repair kit securely in the
vehicle.
! The manufacturer is unable to
guarantee that all tire punctures can be
repaired with the tire repair kit, in
particular cuts or perforations larger
than

approximately 0.16 in (4 mm) or away
from the tire’s tread. The manufacturer
is not liable for damage sustained
through improper use of the tire repair
kit. G
WARNING
Follow recommended tire inflation
pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to fail from
being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated
tires can adversely affect handling and
ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase
stopping distance, and result in sudden
deflation (blowout) because they are more
likely to become punctured or damaged by
road debris, potholes etc.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the
Tire and Loading Information placard on
the

driver’s door B‑pillar. Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing
a blowout. Overloading the tires can also 190
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