2012 SMART FORTWO COUPE display

Maintenance service interval display
Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
i
Canada vehicles: The maintenance
service interval display shows km
instead of miles.
The maintenance service interval display
will notify you approximately one month
before the next maintenance service is
due.
The following information will be
displayed after starting the engine:
R Days or distance to next maintenance
service
This information will be displayed
instead of the main odometer display.
The
main odometer display will reappear
after approximately ten seconds
(Y page 87).
R Type of service that is due
This information will be displayed in
the status indicator.
X Start the engine. X
Selecting maintenance service interval
display: Press button : on the
instrument cluster repeatedly until the
maintenance service interval display
appears in the status indicator.
Depending on the type of maintenance
service that is due, symbol ¬ or } is
displayed.
X Clearing maintenance service interval
display: Press button : once.
The maintenance service interval
display is cleared.
X Activating maintenance service
interval display: Press button : twice
in quick succession.
Reserve fuel indicator Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
The reserve fuel indicator is only
displayed when driving on reserve fuel.
X
Selecting reserve fuel indicator: Press
button : on the instrument cluster
repeatedly until the reserve fuel
indicator appears in the status
indicator. Instrument cluster
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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

X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Switch on the parking lamps.
X To brighten or dim illumination: Press
button : on the instrument cluster
repeatedly until the desired setting is
reached.
The current setting is stored. Control system*
Introduction
The control system is activated when you
turn the key in the starter switch to
position 1. G
WARNING
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should
select features and change settings in the
control system only vehicle at a standstill
or when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second. Control lever
You can select the displays in the
multifunction

display and change settings
in the control system with the control
lever. Control lever (example illustration coupé)
:
Control switch
Pressing up selects a menu.
;
OK button
Confirming a selection.
Scrolling

through stored messages
in the Messages menu =
Control switch
Pressing down selects a menu.
Multifunction display
The
multifunction display shows values and
settings as well as display messages.
X Activating the multifunction display:
Turn

the key to starter switch position 1.
X Confirming messages: Press the OK
button on the control lever (Y page 93)
briefly.
X Exiting menu:
Press the control switch on
the control lever (Y page 93) up or down
until the message Back appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly. Control system*
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>> Controls.
* optional Z

Odometer menu appears in the
multifunction display.
X To switch between submenus: Press the OK
button on the control lever briefly.
X To reset the trip odometer: Select the
trip odometer display.
X Press button : (Y page 90) on the
instrument cluster until the trip
odometer is reset to 0. Consumption menu
The Consumption menu shows you the
current fuel consumption. X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
Consumption menu appears in the
multifunction display.
The current current fuel consumption
appears.
i Depending on the selected unit in the
settings menu (Y page 96), the
consumption

is displayed in in miles per
gallon (mpg) or in liters per 100
kilometers (l/100 km).
Canada only: When the vehicle is
standing, the fuel consumption is
displayed in gallons per hour (gal/h) or
liters per hour (l/h). Start menu
The START menu menu shows you the trip
statistics since start. :
Average speed since start
; Time elapsed since start
= Distance driven since start
? Average fuel consumption since start
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
START

menu appears in the multifunction
display.
X To reset: Press button : (Y page 90) on
the instrument cluster until the START
menu is reset to 0.
i The START menu is reset to 0
automatically
R when the ignition has been switched
off for more than 4 hours
R after driving more than 9 999 miles or
kilometers Reset menu
The RESET menu menu shows you the trip
statistics since the last reset. :
Average speed since last reset
; Time elapsed since since last reset
= Distance driven since last reset
? Average fuel consumption since since
last reset
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the Control system*
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>> Controls.
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RESET menu appears in the multifunction
display.
X To reset: Press button : (Y page 90)on
the instrument cluster until the RESET
menu is reset to 0.Messages menu
The Messages menu stores messages that
you can call up.
i When

no messages have been stored, the
Messages menu is not displayed. X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
Messages menu appears in the
multifunction display.
The number of stored messages is :
displayed
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
The first stored message appears.
X To scroll through messages:
Press the OK
button on the control lever briefly.
For more information on display messages,
see (Y page 158).
Maintenance service interval display The maintenance service interval display
will notify you when the next maintenance
service

is due and what type of maintenance
service is required.
Example:
R ¯ Care Service in XXX mi
R ° Main Service in XXX mi
R ° Main Service in XX Days X
To confirm: Press the OK button on the
control lever briefly.
The mesage is stored.
When the due date for the maintenance
service has been has been passed, the
number

of miles (kilometers) or days since
are preceeded by a minus sign.
! Failure to have the maintenance
service performed at the designated
times/mileage, may result in vehicle
damage that is not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty. Settings menu
In the Settings menu, you can select
individual settings for your vehicle.
The following functions are available:
R Setting the language
R Setting the temperature unit
R Setting the distance and speed unit X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
Settings menu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
Setting the language The following languages are available:
R
German
R English
R French
R Italian
R Spanish 96
Control system*
>> Controls.
* optional

X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
Language submenu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
desired language is selected.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected language is stored.
Setting the temperature unit The following units are available:
R
†
R ‡
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
°F/°C submenu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
desired unit is selected.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected unit is stored.
Setting the distance and speed unit The following units are available:
R
Miles (mi)
R Kilometers (km)
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y
page 93) up or down until the mi–
km submenu appears in the multifunction
display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly. X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
desired unit is selected.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected unit is stored.
i Canada only: The unit for the cruise
control (Y page 100) does not change,
regardless of which unit is set in this
menu. Time menu
The Time menu lets you set the time and
offers different display modes.
The following submenus are available:
R Setting time display mode (12-hour or
24-hour mode)
R Setting period of day, am or pm 11
R Setting the hours
R Setting the minutes
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
Time menu appears in the multifunction
display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
Setting the time display mode X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
12h 24h submenu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
desired setting is selected.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected mode is stored.
11 Only available in 12-hour mode. Control system*
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>> Controls.
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Setting the period of day
X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
am pm submenu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
desired setting is selected.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected mode is stored.
Setting the hours X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
Hour submenu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
desired setting is selected.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected hours are stored.
Setting the minutes X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
Minute submenu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 93) up or down until the
desired setting is selected.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly to confirm.
The selected minutes are stored. Audio system*
G
WARNING
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should enter
system settings with the vehicle at a
standstill and operate the system only when
road and traffic conditions permit. Always
pay full attention to traffic conditions
first before operating system controls
while driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second. G
WARNING
Always select a volume that allows you to
still
hear ambient sound in your immediate
vicinity (e.g. horns, emergency rescue
vehicles, police vehicles, etc.). You could
otherwise cause an accident. G
WARNING
If you wish to have an audio system other
than an original smart audio system fitted
in your vehicle, please always have the
necessary work performed at an authorized
smart center.
This is particularly important if your
vehicle is fitted with a radio
preinstallation. Improper connection can
result in the failure of important vehicle
functions, thereby endangering the
operating safety of your vehicle and thus
your own safety and that of other people.
The following pages contain a brief
description

of the audio systems available
for the coupé and cabriolet.
The devices are described with their full
complement of equipment. The description
for your individual equipment
specification applies.
Please refer to the separate operating
instructions for detailed functions. 98
Audio system*
>> Controls.
* optional

Audio system basic*
The audio system basic contains the
following functions:
R Radio (FM/AM)
R Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) and
radio text
R AUX and USB socket ( Y page 99)
! Please be sure to read the operating
instructions for the audio system basic
before using the unit. Familiarize
yourself
with the various functions of the
unit so that you are able to operate it
easily, reliably and correctly at any
time. :
On/off and volume switch
; Display
= Skip/Scroll/Frequency search switches
? Tone settings/Mute/Back control panel
A Stored station buttons
B Radio/Media/System control panel Audio system navigation/multimedia*
The audio system navigation/multimedia
contains the following functions:
R Radio (FM/AM)
R Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
R AUX and USB-socket
R Bluetooth ®
hands-free device
R Navigation
R Audio

operation from CD/DVD or SD Card,
via AUX/USB/iPod ®
, or Bluetooth ®
Audio R
Video
operation from CD/DVD or SD Card,
via AUX/USB/iPod ®
R Image display from CD/DVD or SD Card,
via USB/iPod ®
! Please be sure to read the operating
instructions for the audio system
navigation/multimedia before using the
unit. Familiarize yourself with the
various functions of the unit so that you
are able to operate it easily, reliably
and correctly at any time. :
Bluetooth ®
connection indicator lamp
; Display
= Microphone
? Light sensor
A Eject button
B Rotary/Push button
C Menu button AUX and USB sockets*
You
can connect mobile audio devices such
as an MP3 player via the AUX and USB
sockets using commercially available
3.5 mm socket plug (AUX) or USB connector
cable (USB).
The AUX and USB sockets are located in the
glove box. Audio system*
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>> Controls.
* optional Z