2012 SMART FORTWO COUPE charging

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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

key is in the starter switch. Otherwise
the alternator and other electronic
components could be severely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly at an
authorized smart center.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for
maintenance intervals or contact an
authorized smart center for further
information.
! Never invert the terminal connections! Disconnecting, removing, charging,
reinstalling and reconnecting the
battery
Disconnecting the battery i
If the battery is disconnected or
discharged
R the key will not turn in the starter
switch
R the automatic transmission will
remain in park position P
For more information see “Jump
starting” ( Y page 199).
X Engage the parking brake.
X Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X Turn off all electrical accessories.
X Turn off the engine.
X Open the passenger door.
X Move the passenger seat to the rear as far
as possible.
X Unscrew the carpet holder in the
passenger footwell (Y page 158).
X Lift the carpet. X
Unscrew fastening screw ;
counterclockwise.
X Pull footrest : sideways out of the
vehicle.
X Read and observe safety instructions and
precautions (Y page 196). !
Always disconnect the battery in the
order described below. Otherwise the
vehicle’s electronics can be damaged.
X Disconnect the battery negative lead
from negative terminal =.
Make sure the negative lead does not
come
into contact with the positive lead.
X Remove cover ? from the positive
terminal.
X Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery X
Unscrew battery mount A.
X Remove the battery support and bracket.
X Pull out the ventilation hose from the
battery (depending on battery198
Battery
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arrangement in your vehicle model, the
ventilation
hose is located either on the
left or right side of the battery).
X Remove the battery.
Charging the battery G
WARNING
Avoid creating sparks when charging the
battery as escaping gases are flammable.
Keep

open flames away from the battery and
do not smoke.
Do not touch the battery terminal with metal
objects and do not remove the battery
charger’s terminal clamps until the battery
charger has been switched off and no
further gas is being discharged by the
batteries.
Only charge the battery in a well ventilated
area.
There is a risk of acid burns during the
charging procedure due to the gases which
escape from the battery. Do not lean over
the battery when it is being charged. G
WARNING
Never charge a battery while still installed
in the vehicle. Gases may escape during
charging and cause explosions that may
result in paint damage, corrosion or
personal injury.
X Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
! Only use chargers of a correct and
suitable voltage.
! Never attempt to recharge a frozen
battery. Have the battery checked at a
smart center. The battery housing could
be damaged. Reinstalling the battery X
Reinstall the charged battery. Follow the
previously described steps in reverse
order.
! The battery, its filler caps and the
ventilation

hose must always be securely
installed when the vehicle is in
operation.
Reconnecting the battery !
Always
connect the battery in the order
described below. Otherwise the
vehicle’s electronics can be damaged.
X Turn off all electrical accessories.
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
! Never invert the terminal connections!
X Connect the battery positive lead and
fasten cover ? (Y page 198).
X Connect battery negative lead =
(Y page 198).
i After battery power (e.g. due to
reconnection) was interrupted, you will
have to set the clock (Y page 88).
i Have the battery’s charge status and
acid

level checked at the start of the cold
season at a smart center. Jump starting
Notes
G
WARNING
Failure to follow these directions will
cause
damage to the electronic components,
and can lead to a battery explosion and
severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting
or jump starting, you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with
eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, Jump starting
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