2012 SMART FORTWO COUPE lock

Multifunction display (U.S. vehicles)
:
Maintenance service symbol (status
indicator)
; Main odometer display and days or
distance to next maintenance service
= Transmission position indicator
? Digital clock
A Outside temperature display
B Fuel level display
C Status indicator with:
• Trip odometer display
• Reserve fuel indicator Multifunction display (Canada vehicles)
:
Maintenance service symbol (status
indicator)
; Main odometer display and days or
distance to next maintenance service
= Transmission position indicator
? Digital clock
A Outside temperature display
B Freeze warning
C Fuel level display
D Status indicator with: • Trip odometer display
• Reserve fuel indicator
G
WARNING
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving
conditions, such as speed, outside
temperature, or warning/indicator lamps.
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Visit an authorized
smart center as soon as possible.
Multifunction display illumination The multifunction display illumination
comes on when the starter switch is in
position
1.
It goes out after approximately
30 seconds when the starter switch is in
position 0.
For adjusting the multifunction display
illumination, see “Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination” ( Y page 92).
Main odometer display Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
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Canada vehicles: The main odometer
display shows km instead of miles.
The main odometer display appears in the
multifunction display continuously.
Exception: The next maintenance service
is due. After starting the engine, days or Instrument cluster
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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)
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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
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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)
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Canada vehicles: The outside
temperature display shows °C instead
of °F.
The outside temperature display appears
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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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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
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the pedals. This could restrict your ability
to brake or accelerate and could lead to
accidents and injury.
Coin holder The coin holder is located in front of the
gear selector lever.
Example illustration (coupé)
:
Coin holder
Door pockets The door pockets are located in the driver’s
and passenger door.
:
Door pocket
Storage trays next to the steering wheel The storage trays are located to the left and
right of the steering wheel. :
Storage tray
Glove box i
A clamp rail for slips of paper is
located on the outside of the glove box
lid. X
Opening: Pull on glove box lid
release : and fold down the glove box
lid.
X Closing: Lift up the glove box lid with a
bit of force until it engages.
X Locking: Insert the key into the glove box
lock and turn it to position 3.
X Unlocking: Insert the key into the glove
box lock and turn it to position 2.110
Loading and storing
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The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
In the Operation section you will find
detailed information on operating,
maintaining and caring for your vehicle.
The
more cautiously you treat your vehicle
during the break-in period, the more
satisfied you will be with its performance
later on.
R Drive your vehicle during the first
1 000 miles (1 500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
R During this period, avoid heavy loads
(full throttle driving) and excessive
engine speeds (no more than 2
/ 3 of
maximum rpm in each gear).
R Shift gears in a timely manner.
R Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down
by shifting to a lower gear.
R Avoid accelerating by kickdown.
After 1 000 miles (1 500 km), you may
gradually increase vehicle and engine
speeds to the permissible maximum.
All of the above instructions also apply
when driving the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)
after the engine has been replaced.
i Always obey applicable speed limits. At the gas station
Refueling
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WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and
poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause
serious personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and skin or clothing
contact. Extinguish all smoking materials. Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging to
your health.
! Do not put diesel fuel in vehicles with
gasoline engines. Do not mix gasoline
with diesel fuel. Even small quantities
of diesel fuel will damage the injection
system. Damage caused by adding diesel
fuel will not be covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
If diesel fuel has mixed with gasoline,
do not start the engine. Otherwise the
catalytic converter will be irreparably
damaged.
Contact an authorized smart center or
Roadside Assistance immediately and
have the vehicle towed.
! Damage

resulting from mixing gasoline
with diesel fuel is not covered by the
smart Limited Warranty.
The fuel filler flap is located on the
passenger side towards the rear. Locking/
unlocking the vehicle with the key
automatically locks/unlocks the fuel filler
flap.
i In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, or the
opening mechanisms is clamping,
contact Roadside Assistance or an
authorized smart center. :
Opening the fuel filler flap
; Inserting the fuel filler cap
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At the gas station
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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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