2012 SMART FORTWO COUPE warning

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

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

:
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 conditioning with climate control*
Control panel (Y page 103).
X
Make sure the engine is running.
X Switching on: Push air volume
control : to level 1 or higher.
X Press air conditioning switch ;.
The indicator lamp in air conditioning
switch ; comes on.
X Switching off: Press air conditioning
switch ; once more.
The indicator lamp in air conditioning
switch ; goes out.
i The stored status is restored, if you
switch on the ignition again.
i The air condition will be suspended
temporarily:
R if the engine speed is too low
R when driving off
The air condition is switched off:
R at a coolant temperature of more than
239¦ (115¥)
R at outside temperatures below
38¦
(3¥) Setting the temperature
Heating Control panel (Y page 103).
i
You should raise or lower the
temperature setting in small
increments.
X Increasing or decreasing: Push
temperature control ? up or down.
Rapid cooling
X Push air volume control : fully up.
X Turn air distribution control = to
position P. X
Push temperature control ? fully down.
X Adjust the air vents as desired.
Rapid heating
X Push air volume control : to level 3.
X Turn air distribution control = to a
position between z and O.
X Push temperature control ? fully up.
X Adjust the air vents towards the
occupants.
Air conditioning with climate control* Control panel (Y page 103).
i
You should raise or lower the
temperature setting in small
increments, preferably starting at
70¦ (21¥).
X Increasing or decreasing: Push
temperature control A up or down. Adjusting air vents
G
WARNING
When operating the heating or air
conditioning with climate control*, the
air that enters the passenger compartment
through

the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperature).
This may cause burns or frostbite on
unprotected skin in the immediate area of
the air vents. Always keep sufficient
distance between unprotected parts of the
body and the air vents. If necessary, use the
air distribution control to direct the air
to air vents in the vehicle interior that are
not in the immediate area of unprotected
skin.
To make sure the heating or air
conditioning with climate control* works
properly, please observe the following:
R Keep the air intake grill free from
deposits, e.g. ice or snow, to ensure that104
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)
>> Controls.
* optional

Adjusting air volume
The air volume is controlled depending on
the blower speed selected. Five blower
speeds are available. 0
Off
1
Slow
2
Medium
3
High/defrosting
4
Maximum
X
Increasing or decreasing: Push air
volume control : up or down. Defrosting
G
WARNING
Never drive with iced up or fogged
windows. Visibility will be significantly
impaired. Impaired visibility could
endanger yourself and others. This may
prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident.
The

best defrosting of windows is achieved
if the ice is completely removed from the
windows manually with an ice scraper
before starting the engine.
Heating Control panel (Y page 103).
X
Switching on: Push air volume
control : to level 3.
X Turn air distribution control = to
position z.
X Push temperature control ? fully up.Air conditioning with climate control Control panel (Y page 103).
X
Switching on: Push air volume
control : to level 3.
X Turn air distribution control B to
position z.
X Push temperature control A fully up. Rear window defroster
The
rear window defroster serves to de-ice
the rear window quickly and clear the view
if the rear window is fogged.
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep battery drain to a
minimum, switch off the rear window
defroster as soon as the rear window is
clear. The rear window defroster is
automatically deactivated after
approximately 10 minutes of operation. X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Switching on: Press rear window
defroster switch :.
The indicator lamp in rear window
defroster switch : comes on.
X Switching off: Press rear window
defroster switch : once more.
The indicator lamp in rear window
defroster switch : goes out.106
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