2012 SMART FORTWO COUPE brake sensor

A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) .............46
Indicator lamp ........................ 163
Accessory weight .......................... 139
Accidents Air bags .................................. 33
Additives
Engine oil .............................. 221
Gasoline ................................ 222
Address change .............................. 15
Air bags ....................................... 33
Children ..................................
33
Front, driver and passenger ......... 36
Front, passenger ....................... 36
Head-thorax ............................. 37
Knee bag .................................. 37
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ..................... 28, 41
Safety guidelines ...................... 35
SRS indicator lamp ...................166
Thorax-pelvis .......................... 38
Window curtain ......................... 38
Air conditioning
see HVAC ................................ 102
Air conditioning refrigerant ..........221
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ....................... 140
Air vents ..................................... 104
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Ambient lighting ........................... 70
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 223
Antiglare, Interior rear view
mirror ......................................... 62
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ......................... 48
Anti-theft warning system ........... 48
Electronic immobilizer .............. 48
Interior motion sensor ...............49
Tow-away alarm ......................... 49
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest ........................................ 59
Aspect ratio (tires) ....................... 140Audio system
................................. 98
Basic ...................................... 99
Navigation/multimedia ..............99
Automatic headlamp mode ................65
Automatic locking .......................... 53
Automatic transmission ..................82
Display message .......................
159
Driving tips ............................. 84
Emergency operation (limp-
home mode) ............................... 86
Gear selector lever .................... 82
Gear selector lever positions ...... 83
Gearshift pattern ...................... 82
Hill-start assist system .............. 84
Manual gearshifting .................. 84
Shifting procedure .................... 83
Auxiliary instruments
Cockpit clock ........................... 92
Tachometer .............................. 92
AUX socket .................................... 99 B
Backrest see Seats


Backup lamp ................................. 180
Bar (air pressure unit) ................... 140
Battery Charging ................................ 196
Indicator lamp ........................ 168
Jump starting .......................... 199
Removing and installing ............196
Battery (key)
Replacing the transmitter
battery ................................... 177
Bead (tire) .................................. 140
Brake fluid .................................. 123
Checking ................................ 123
Brake lamp .................................. 180
Brake pedal ................................... 81
Brakes ........................................ 144
Parking brake ........................... 80
Warning lamp .......................... 164
Break-in period ........................... 116
Bulbs Front ..................................... 179
Rear ...................................... 180
Replacing ............................... 1784
Index

G
Gasoline see Fuel

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...... 140
Gear selector lever ........................ 82
Transmission positions .............. 83
Global locking/unlocking ................53
Glove box .................................... 110
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) .............140
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ..140 H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps


Hazard warning flasher ................... 69
Headlamps Automatic headlamp mode ............65
Daytime running lamp mode .........66
High-beam flasher ..................... 67
High-beam headlamps ................. 67
LED daytime running lamps
(Canada only) ............................ 67
LED daytime running lamps (USA
only) ....................................... 67
Low-beam headlamps .................. 65
Switch ..................................... 64
Head-thorax air bags ......................37
Heated exterior rear view mirrors .....62
Heated seats .................................. 60
Heating see HVAC ................................ 102
Height adjustment
Seats ...................................... 59
High-beam flasher .......................... 67
High-beam headlamps ................67, 179
Indicator lamp ........................ 169
High-mounted brake lamp ...............180
Hill-start assist system ..................84HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning) ..............................
102
Air distribution ...................... 105
Air recirculation .....................107
Air vents ................................ 104
Air volume .............................. 106
Defrosting .............................. 106
Rear window defroster ............... 106
Temperature ............................

104
Hydraulic brake assistant ................48
Hydroplaning ............................... 147 I
Identification labels ....................213
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) .......................................... 214
Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle


Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle ......................... 54
Instrument cluster .....................22, 24
Illumination ............................ 92
Lamps, indicator and warning ..... 162
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior motion sensor .................... 49
Interior rear view mirror ................62
Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Rear window wiper ..................... 72
Windshield wipers ..................... 71 J
Jump-starting .............................. 199 K
Key ............................................. 52
Loss of ................................... 174
Replacing the transmitter
battery ................................... 177
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) .........140 Index
7

Children in the vehicle
..............42
Infant and child restraint
systems ................................... 43
Introduction ............................ 30
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 39
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ......................... 39
Seat belts ............................ 31, 35
SRS indicator lamp, malfunction .
166
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................ 39
Self-test ................................. 42
Oil
see Engine oil
Oil level
see Engine oil, Checking level
On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD) ...213
Operating safety ............................ 15
Outside temperature display ............89
Overhead control panel ...................28P
Paintwork care ............................. 154
Panic alarm .................................. 45
Parcel nets ............................. 107, 111
Parking ........................................

80
Parking brake ............................... 80
Parking lamps .............................. 179
Parts service ............................... 212
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger front air bag ...................36
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .................... 28, 36, 173
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Passenger seat ............................... 60
Pedals ........................................ 143
Power assistance .......................... 143
Power outlet ................................. 114
Power washer ............................... 153
Practical hints Battery .................................. 196
Display messages ..................... 158Flat tire .................................
186
Fuses ..................................... 205
Jump starting .......................... 199
Replacing bulbs ....................... 178
Replacing transmitter battery

....177
Replacing wiper blades ............. 184
Towing ................................... 202
Unlocking/locking manually ....... 176
Warning and indicator
lamps ............................... 162, 173
What to do if ............................ 162
Where will I find...? ................. 158
Premium unleaded gasoline ............222
Problems with your vehicle ..............16
Product information .......................13
Production options weight ..............141
PSI (air pressure unit) ...................141 R
Radio .......................................... 98
Radio transmitters ........................ 149
Rain-light sensor ...........................

71
Rear lamps Overview ................................ 180
Rear window defroster ...................106
Rear window wiper/washer ............... 72
Replacing wiper blade .............. 184
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ................................ 125, 141
Refrigerant, air conditioning .........221
Refueling .................................... 116
Remote control see Key
Replacing bulbs ............................ 178
Reporting safety defects ..................16
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel indicator ....................91
Restraint systems see Occupant safety
Rims ..................................... 141, 217
Roadside Assistance .......................14
RON (Research Octane Number) .........222
Roof see Soft top system Index
9

Turn signal lamps
......................... 179
Turn signals ................................. 68
Indicator lamps ....................... 169U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .............................. 134, 142
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 221
Unlocking the vehicle ..................... 52
Manually .................................
176
USB socket .................................... 99V
Vehicle Bulbs ..................................... 178
Care ...................................... 150
Identification Number (VIN) .......214
Locking/unlocking

....................52
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety ....................... 15
Towing ................................... 202
Unlocking/locking manually ....... 176
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 214
Vehicle lighting ............................ 64
Vehicle loading Instructions ............................ 112
Load limit .............................. 131
Roof rack ................................ 112
Terminology ............................ 139
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ....142
Vehicle specification Model BRABUS .......................... 216
Model passion ......................... 215
Model pure .............................. 215
Vehicle washing
see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
Ventilation
see HVAC ................................ 102 W
Warning signals Anti-theft warning system .......... 175
Brake pads .............................. 176
Door ...................................... 175
Parking .................................. 176
Seat belt reminder system

....165, 175
Warranty coverage ......................... 212
Warranty information ......................13
Washer fluid Mixing ratio ........................... 222
Refilling ............................... 122
Wiping .................................... 71
Washer jet nozzles ......................... 186
Washing the vehicle ......................150
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Wheel change ............................... 194
Wheel cover ................................. 194
Wheels, sizes ............................... 217
Wheels, Tires and .......................... 124
Where will I find...? First-aid kit ........................... 158
Tire repair kit ........................ 158
Window curtain air bags ..................38
Windshield Washer fluid ....................... 71, 222
Wipers .................................... 70
Windshield wipers .......................... 70
Adjusting washer jet nozzles ...... 186
Rain-light sensor ...................... 71
Replacing wiper blades ............. 184
Winter driving
Driving instructions ................148
Snow chains ............................ 142
Tires ..................................... 142
Winter tires ........................... 142, 21712
Index

Center console
Function Page
:
Tachometer* 92
;
Cockpit clock* 92
=
HVAC 102
?
Audio system* 98
A
Switching front fog
lamps* on/off
68
B
Central locking switch 54
C
Hazard warning flasher
switch
69
D
Switching tow-away
protection*/interior
motion sensor* on/off
49
E
Restarting TPMS button
127 Function Page
F
Switching seat heating*
on/off, passenger side
60
G
Central unlocking switch 54
H
Switching seat heating*
on/off, driver’s side
60
I
Storage tray* 111
J
Gear selector lever 82
K
Starter switch 57
L
Parking brake lever 80
M
Coin holder 110
Retractable soft top
switch
4 74
N
Cup holder 107
4
cabriolet only. Center console
27>> At a glance.
* optional

For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a
safe location and
R
-
remove the key from the starter
switch
- engage the parking brake
before attempting to remove any
blockage.
R Remove blockage.
R Turn the windshield wipers on again.
X Switching off: Turn the wiper switch to
position g. Intermittent wiping
Only switch on intermittent wiping under
wet weather conditions or in the presence
of precipitation.
Vehicles
with rain-light sensor*: When you
select intermittent wiping, the sensor is
activated. The sensor automatically sets a
suitable wiping interval depending on the
wetness of the sensor surface.
! Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
Do not leave windshield wipers in
intermittent setting when the vehicle is
taken to an automatic car wash or during
windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers
will operate in the presence of water
sprayed on the windshield, and
windshield wipers may be damaged as a
result.
! Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt
on the surface of the sensor or optical
effects may cause the windshield wipers
to wipe in an undesired fashion. This
could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield. You
should therefore switch off the
windshield wipers when weather
conditions are dry. X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Activating intermittent wiping:
Turn the
wiper switch to position 1.
After the initial wipe, pauses between
wipes are automatically controlled
depending on the vehicle speed and by the
rain-light sensor*.
X Deactivating intermittent wiping: Turn
the wiper switch to position g. Wiping with windshield washer fluid
Example illustration coupé
X
Pull the wiper switch in direction of
arrow : and hold it in position.
The windshield wipers operate with
windshield washer fluid.
X Release the wiper switch.
The windshield wipers will wipe three
more times.
i To
prevent smears on the windshield, or
noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe
with windshield washer fluid
periodically even when it is raining.
Single wipe X
Pull the wiper switch briefly in
direction of arrow :.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
with windshield washer fluid. Windshield wipers
71
>> Controls.
* optional Z

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
result in handling or steering problems, or
brake failure.
Check the tire inflation pressure at least
once a month.
Check and adjust the tire inflation
pressure when the tires are cold
(Y page 125).
Checking tire inflation pressure
manually Follow the steps below to achieve correct
tire inflation pressure:
X
Remove the cap from the valve on one tire.
X Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve.
X Read the tire inflation pressure on tire
gauge and check against the
recommended tire inflation pressure on
the Tire and Loading Information
placard on the driver’s door B‑pillar
(Y page 130). If necessary, add air to
achieve the recommended tire inflation
pressure.
X If you have overfilled the tire, release
tire inflation pressure by pushing the
metal

stem of the valve with e.g. a tip of
a pen. Then recheck the tire inflation
pressure with the tire gauge.
X Install the valve cap.
X Repeat this procedure for each tire.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)* Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire
Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors the tire inflation pressure in
all

four tires. A warning is issued to alert
you to a decrease in pressure in one or more
of the tires.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) is equipped with a combination low
tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale in
the instrument cluster. Depending on how
the telltale illuminates, it indicates a low
tire pressure condition or a malfunction in
the TPMS system itself:
R If the telltale illuminates continuously,
one or more of your tires is significantly
underinflated. There is no malfunction
in the TPMS.
R If the telltale flashes for 60 seconds and
then stays illuminated, the TPMS system
itself is not operating properly.
The TPMS only functions on wheels that are
equipped with the proper electronic
sensors. G
WARNING
The TPMS does not indicate a warning for
wrongly selected inflation pressures.
Always adjust tire inflation pressure
according to the Tire and Loading
Information placard on the driver’s door
B‑pillar.
The

TPMS is not able to issue a warning due
to a sudden dramatic loss of pressure (e.g.
tire blowout caused by a foreign object). In
this case bring the vehicle to a halt by
carefully applying the brakes and avoiding
abrupt steering maneuvers. G
WARNING
Each tire should be checked monthly when
cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the Tire and Loading Information
placard. If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on
the Tire and Loading Information placard,
you should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires. Tires and wheels
127
>> Operation.
* optional Z

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
Flat tire
>> Practical hints.
* optional