2012 SMART FORTWO COUPE ESP

Deactivating manual gearshifting
X
With drive position D selected: Pull and
hold right shift paddle ; (Y page 85)
towards you for longer than two seconds.
or
X With manual gearshifting M selected:
Move the gear selector lever to drive
position D (Y page 82).
System-controlled automatic
gearshifting is switched on again. Emergency operation (limp-home
mode)
In this mode only a certain gear or a
certain
gear combination can be selected.
This mode is triggered in case of
transmission malfunctions and enables you
driving to the nearest workshop such as a
smart center.
If vehicle acceleration becomes less
responsive or sluggish or the transmission
no longer shifts, the transmission is most
likely operating in limp-home (emergency
operation) mode. The transmission
position indicator flashes and the ¬
symbol appears in the multifunction
display.
Driving in limp-home mode:
X Move the gear selector lever to drive
position D (Y page 82).
X Continue to drive.
X Have the transmission checked at an
authorized smart center as soon as
possible.
i It is possible that a gear combination
including the reverse gear can not be
selected. Keep in mind when parking,
that reversing the vehicle might be
impossible.
In case of a minor transmission
malfunction,

it might be possible to teach-
in the transmission in order to restore the
normal transmission mode. i
If the attempt to teach-in the
transmission fails, you cannot continue
to drive. Therefore we strongly
recommend that you have the
transmission taught-in at a qualified
workshop or at an authorized smart
center.
Teaching-in the transmission system:
X Stop the vehicle in a safe location.
X Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X Turn off the engine.
X Wait at least 30 seconds before
restarting.
X Press the brake pedal.
X Restart the engine
Three bars instead of P appear in the
multifunction display.
X Wait at least 30 seconds.
The transmission is taught in.
When teaching-in was successful: P
appears
in the multifunction display again
and normal transmission operating is
restored.
X Continue to drive.
After an unsuccessful teaching-in: Three
bars instead of P appear in the
multifunction display.
X Do not continue to drive.
X Turn off the engine.
X Engage the parking brake when leaving
the vehicle.
X Contact Roadside Assistance or an
authorized smart center. Instrument cluster
Multifunction display
The following displays and indicators
appear in the multifunction display: 86
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

:
USB socket
; AUX socket smart surround sound system*
The smart surround sound system
supplements the existing speakers with
more powerful and additional speakers
(including a digital amplifier in the
passenger footwell and a passive
subwoofer). Driving systems
Cruise control*
The cruise control maintains the speed you
set for your vehicle automatically. On
downhill grades, the cruise control does
not brake the vehicle via the brake system.
The cruise control can only use the braking
power of the engine. You must apply the
brakes yourself in order to reduce the
vehicle speed. The cruise control will then
be canceled. G
WARNING
The cruise control is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during
vehicle operation. The cruise control
cannot take road, traffic, and weather
conditions into account. The driver is and
must always remain responsible for the
vehicle’s speed and for safe brake
operation. Do not use the cruise control
R
if the road, traffic, and weather
conditions do not make it advisable to
travel at a constant speed
R on slippery roads
Rapid

changes in tire traction can result
in wheel spin and loss of control.
R when driving in fog
The use of the cruise control is
recommended for driving at a constant
speed for extended periods of time.
With the cruise control is activated and a
speed set, the following message appears
in the multifunction display: U.S. vehicles
:
Cruise control activated
; Speed has been set Canada vehicles
:
Cruise control activated
; Set speed
The cruise control is operated via buttons
on the steering wheel. 100
Driving systems
>> Controls.
* optional

:
Activating or deactivating the cruise
control
; Resuming at last set speed or
increasing speed
= Setting current or lower speed, or
decreasing speed
? Canceling the cruise control
Activating/deactivating The cruise control must be activated before
you can set a speed. When you turn off the
engine, the cruise control is deactivated
automatically.
X
Press ON/OFF button : briefly.
The cruise control is activated.
CRUISE (USA only) or V (Canada only)
appears in the multifunction display.
Setting current speed You can set any speed above 20 mph
(30 km/h).
X
Accelerate the vehicle to the desired
speed.
X With the cruise control activated, press
SET/− button = briefly.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
The current speed is set and the vehicle
maintains that speed.
USA only: set appears in the
multifunction display to indicate that
the speed has been set. Canada only: The set speed appears in the
multifunction display next to cruise
control symbol V.
i On uphill grades, the cruise control
may
not be able to maintain the set speed.
Once the grade eases, the set speed will
be resumed.
On downhill grades, the cruise control
can only maintain the set speed using the
engine’s braking power. You must apply
the brakes yourself when the vehicle does
not slow down sufficiently. This will
cancel the cruise control.
Canceling cruise control When the cruise control is activated, you
can

cancel it at any time and resume the set
speed later.
X Press CANCEL button ? briefly.
or
X Depress the brake pedal.
The cruise control is canceled.
The cruise control deactivates
automatically, when
R you depress the brake pedal
R the vehicle speed is below 20 mphh
(30 km/h)
R ESP ®
is in operation.
Resuming last set speed G
WARNING
The “Resume” function should only be
operated
if the driver is fully aware of the
previously set speed and wishes to resume
this particular preset speed.
The set speed stored in memory should only
be set again if prevailing road conditions
and legal speed limits permit. Possible
acceleration or deceleration differences
arising from returning to the preset speed
could cause an accident and/or serious
injury to you and others. Driving systems
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>> Controls. Z

X
Press RES/+ button ; briefly.
The cruise control resumes the
previously set speed.
i The last set speed stored in memory is
deleted when the engine is turned off.
Changing the set speed You must have set a speed prior to
increasing or decreasing the current
speed.
i
Depressing the accelerator pedal does
not deactivate the cruise control. After
a brief acceleration (e.g. for passing),
the cruise control will resume the last
set speed.
Continuous adjustment
X Press and hold RES/+ button ; to
increase the speed.
or
X Press and hold SET/− = to decrease the
speed.
X Press and hold the respective button
until the desired speed is reached.
X Release the respective button.
The new speed is stored.
Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada 1 km/h)
increments
X Press RES/+ button ; briefly to increase
the speed.
or
X Press SET/− = briefly to decrease the
speed.
The new speed is stored after releasing the
respective button. HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning)
Notes on HVAC
G
WARNING
Follow the recommended settings for
heating
and cooling given on the following
pages. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you
and others.
Air conditioning with climate control* The air conditioning improves the level of
comfort when driving at high outside
temperatures by cooling and
dehumidifying the air.
Nearly all dust particles, pollutants, are
filtered out by an integrated particle
filter before outside air enters the
passenger compartment through the air
distribution

system. It also operates when
the air conditioning is switched off and
you have switched on the blower.
The air conditioning only works when the
engine is running and the blower is
switched on. Maximum effectiveness is
achieved if you drive with the windows
closed.
i In warmer weather, ventilate the
passenger compartment for a short
period of time before utilizing the air
conditioning. 102
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)>> Controls.
* optional

Air recirculation mode*
Switch to air recirculation mode 12
to
prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the
vehicle from the outside (e.g. before
driving through a tunnel). This setting cuts
off the intake of outside air and
recirculates the air in the passenger
compartment. G
WARNING
When the air recirculation mode is
switched
on, windows can fog on the inside
immediately. Fogged windows impair
visibility, endangering you and others. If
the windows begin to fog on the inside,
switching off the air recirculation mode
immediately should clear interior window
fogging. If interior window fogging
persists, make sure the air conditioning is
switched on, turn air distribution control
B to position z and increase the air
volume using air volume control :.
Control panel (Y page 103).
X Switching on: Press air recirculation
switch ?.
The indicator lamp in air recirculation
switch ? comes on.
X Switching off: Press air recirculation
switch ? once more.
The indicator lamp in air recirculation
switch ? goes out. Loading and storing
Cup holder
G
WARNING
In order to help prevent spilling liquids
on vehicle occupants and/or vehicle
equipment, only use containers that fit
into the cup holder. Use lids on open
containers and do not fill containers to a
height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during braking,
vehicle

maneuvers, or an accident. Liquids
spilled on vehicle occupants may cause
serious personal injury. Liquids spilled
on vehicle equipment may cause damage not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
Keep in mind that objects placed in a cup
holder may come loose during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior.
Objects thrown around in the vehicle
interior may cause an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
The cup holder can be used to safely store
sealed drink bottles, containers with a lid,
or beverage cans.
! Do not use the cup holder as an ashtray.
Otherwise it could be damaged. You can store two cups, drink bottles or
beverage cans in cup holder :.
i
Clean

the cup holder with a damp cloth. Cargo compartment cover blind with
parcel net bag
This feature is only available in Canada
for the model passion. G
WARNING
The cargo compartment cover blind is not
intended to secure heavy objects in the
12 Vehicles with air conditioning with climate control* only. Loading and storing
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>> Controls.
* optional Z

Auxiliary power outlet
The auxiliary power outlet supplies power
to the following electrical accessories
when the key is turned to starter switch
position 1:
R the cigarette lighter*, available in
conjunction with the ashtray*
R the electric air pump, available in
conjunction with the tire repair kit*
R other consumers which operate up to a
maximum of
60 W
! The auxiliary power outlet can
accommodate 12V DC electrical
accessories designed for use with the
standard “cigarette lighter” plug type.
Keep in mind, however, that connecting
accessories to the auxiliary power outlet
(for example extensive connecting and
disconnecting, or using plugs that do not
fit properly) can damage the auxiliary
power outlet. With the auxiliary power
outlet damaged, the cigarette lighter*
may no longer be able to be placed in the
heating (pushed-in) position, or may pop
out before it is hot enough.
The auxiliary power outlet is located in the
lower center console. Auxiliary power outlet
X
Turn the key to starter switch position 1.
! Please observe the safety instructions
given in the respective operating
instructions. Please note that
R
if using the auxiliary power outlet the
maximum current drawn may not exceed
5 A or 60 W
R the electric air pump* can be connected
to
the auxiliary power outlet for the time
it takes to inflate the tire without any
problem
R the vehicle battery will discharge when
current is drawn.114
Useful features
>> Controls.
* optional

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly
underinflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly underinflated
tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead
to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
underinflation has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately 1 minute and then remain
continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation of
incompatible replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.
i If a condition causing the TPMS to
malfunction develops, it may take up to
10 minutes for the system to signal a
malfunction using the TPMS telltale
flashing and illumination sequence.
The telltale extinguishes after a few
minutes driving if the malfunction has
been corrected.
i Operating radio transmission
equipment (e.g. wireless headsets, two-
way radios) in or near the vehicle could
cause the TPMS to malfunction.
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
R This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
R 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.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS‑210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
R This device may not cause
interference, and
R 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. 128
Tires and wheels
>> Operation.