2013 SMART FORTWO COUPE coolant

a cooling period of at least 30 minutes.
Otherwise, you could be seriously burned if
hot coolant escapes.
The coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the
coolant level the vehicle must be parked on
level ground and the drive system must have
cooled down. For more information, see
„Coolants“ (Y page 213).
The battery coolant reservoir is located in
the front compartment on the driver’s side.
i The coolant expansion tank for the
battery‑ and drive system cooling is
located in the front compartment on the
left-hand side in the direction of travel. Checking coolant level
X
Allow the coolant to cool down for at least
30 minutes.
X Remove the service flap and insert it on
the front of the vehicle (Y page 117).
X Perform avisual check of the fluid level
in coolant reservoir 0003.
The coolant level must be between the
markings MAX and MIN.
X If necessary, add coolant. Adding coolant X
Cover pressure cap 0002with a rag.
X Slowly turn pressure cap 0002
approximately 0001turn counterclockwise
to release any excess pressure.
X Continue turning pressure cap 0002
counterclockwise and remove it.
X Add coolant as required. The coolant
level may not exceed the maximum filling
level.
X Reinstall and tighten pressure cap 0002.
X Remount the service flap and close it
(Y page 117). Windshield/rear window washer system
Both the windshield and the rear window 6
washer are supplied from the windshield
washer reservoir.
The recommended minimum filling level is
1.06 US qt (1.0 l).
X Remove the service flap and insert it on
the front of the vehicle (Y page 117).
The windshiel dwasher reservoir is located
in the front compartment on the driver’s
side. G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking
are prohibited when windshield washer
concentrate is being handled.
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Front compartment>> Operation.

and heater, to the extent that these items
are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not).
Air pressure
The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air
pressure is expressed in pounds per square
inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or bars.
Aspect ratio
Dimensional relationship between tire
section height and section width expressed
in percentage.
Bar
Another metric unit for air pressure. There
are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) to
1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to
1 bar.
Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the
rim.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle
has been sitting for at least 3 hours or
driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if
so equipped, air conditioning and
additional optional equipment, but
without passengers and cargo.
DOT (Department of Transportation) A tire branding symbol which denotes the
tire meets requirements of the U.S.
Department of Transportation. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle
weight. The gross vehicle weight on each
axle must never exceed the GAWR for the
front and rear axle indicated on the
certification label located on the driver’s
door B‑pillar.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) The GVW comprises the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, tools, installed
accessories, passengers and cargo. The
GVW must never exceed the GVWR indicated
on the certification label located on the
driver’s door B‑pillar.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) This is the maximum permissible vehicle
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight
of the vehicle including all options,
passengers, fuel, and cargo. It is indicated
on certification label located on the
driver’s door B‑pillar.
Kilopascal (kPa)
The metric unit for air pressure. There are
6.9 kPa to 1 psi; another metric unit for air
pressure is bars. There are
100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar.
Maximum load rating
The maximum load in kilograms and pounds
that can be carried by the tire.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight, accessory weight,
total load limit and production options
weight.
Maximum permissible tire inflation
pressure
This number is the greatest amount of air
pressure that should ever be put in the tire.138
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!
Water in these areas could cause
damage to
R electrical components
R electrical wiring
R the drive system
R the high-voltage battery
Any such damage is not covered by the
smart Limited Warranty. Passenger compartment
G
WARNING
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or
sudden maneuvers, loose items thrown
around inside the vehicle may injure
vehicle occupants.
The cargo compartment is the preferred
place to carry objects. Control and operation of radio
transmitters
Radio and telephone G
WARNING
Please do not forget that your primary
responsibility is to drive the vehicle
safely. Only operate the radio or
telephone 8
if road, weather and traffic
conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering adistance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
Telephones and two-way radios G
WARNING
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e.
without being connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the
drive system is switched on. Doing so could
lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s
electronic system, possibly resulting in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
Radio transmitters, such as a mobile phone
or a citizens band unit should only be used
inside the vehicle if they are connected to
an antenna that is installed on the outside
of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation
instructions regarding use of an external
antenna. Coolant temperature
During severe operating conditions and
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant
temperature may rise.
! Excessive coolant temperature causes
the red coolant temperature warning
lamp 0005 in the instrument cluster to
come on.
The drive system should not be operated
with the red coolant temperature
warning lamp 0005illuminated. Doing
so may cause serious damage to the drive
system and the high-voltage battery,
which is not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
For more information on coolant
temperature warning lamp ( Ypage 165). Driving abroad
Abroad, there is an extensive smart service
network at your disposal. If you plan to
drive into areas which are not listed in the
index of your smart center directory, you
should request pertinent information from
an authorized electric drive smart center.
8 Observe all legal requirements. 146
Driving abroad>> Operation.

Keep in mind, however, that due to the
technica lrequirements of the smart fortwo
electric drive and its high-voltage power
systems, the vehicle should be serviced
only at an authorized electric drive smart
center.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in
foreign countries, please be aware that:
R Service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available.
R The AC power sockets in some countries,
especially overseas, require different
plugs on the charging cable.
R Charging stations may not be available. Symmetrical low beams
i If you drive in countries where
vehicles drive on the other side of the
road than the country in which the
vehicle is registered, you must have the
headlamps modified for symmetrical low
beams. Relevant information can be
obtained at any authorized electric
drive smart center. Vehicle care
Care tips
Regular and proper care will help to
maintain the value of your vehicle. The
best way to protect your vehicle from
harmful environmental influences is to
wash it and use protective treatments
regularly.
smart recommends that you care for the
paintwork at least twice a year (e.g. in the
spring and autumn). G
WARNING
Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the
particular container. Always open your vehicle’s doors or windows when cleaning
the inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not
designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Always lock away cleaning products and
keep them out of reach of children.
! Follow the care tips. Wash your vehicle
preferably by hand.
While in operation or even while parked,
your vehicle is subjected to varying
external influences, which left unchecked
can attack the paint as well as the vehicle
underbody and lead to permanent damage.
Such damage is caused not only by extreme
and varying climatic conditions, but also
by:
R Air pollution
R Road salt
R Tar
R Gravel and stone chipping
To avoid paint damage, you should
immediately remove:
R Insects
R Bird droppings
R Tree sap, etc.
R Grease and oil
R Brake fluid
R Coolant
R Fuel
R Tar spots
! Failure to remove such dirt
immediately can cause damage to the
paint or the soft top fabric*.
Environmental influences are not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
Frequent washing reduces and/or
eliminates the aggressiveness and potency
of the above adverse influences. Vehicle care
147>> Operation.
* optional Z

Display messages
The following display messages appear in the multifunction displa y(Ypage 81). Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0005
Switch Off Engine The coolant is too hot.
In addition, the
0005warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up and a warning signal sounds.
X Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so.
X Switch off the drive system immediately.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Make sure the air supply for the radiator is uninterrupted.
X Only start the drive system again after the display message
disappears. You could otherwise damage the drive system. 0002
(USA only)
0001 (Canada only)
Release Parking Brake You are driving with the parking brake engaged.
In addition, the 0002(USA only), 0001(Canada only) warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and a warning signal
sounds.
X Release the parking brake. 0002
(USA only)
0001 (Canada only)
Brake System See Operator's Manual There is a slight malfunction in the vacuum supply of the
braking system.
X
When braking, continue to depress the brake pedal.
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. 0002
(USA only)
0001 (Canada only)
Brake Malfunction 0001Service Required There is a serious malfunction in the vacuum supply of the
braking system.
In addition, a warning signal sounds.
X
Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. 0001
Shift
to N or P to
Start You have attempted to start the engine while the automatic
transmission was in reverse gear
Ror drive position D.
X Shift the automatic transmission into park position Por
neutral position N.
X Make sure that Nor Pis shown in the multifunction display. 0001
Transmission Not
in P The driver's door is open and the gear selector lever is in
position
R,Nor D.
In addition, a warning signal sounds.
X Move the gear selector lever to P. Display messages
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0001
Malfunction Serv.
Req. There is a malfunction in the coolant compressor or in the
heating/coolant circuit.
X
Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. 0001
Battery Power Too
Low The outside temperature is too low. The full battery capacity
is not available.
The vehicle does not start.
X
Charge the high‑voltage battery (Y page 108).0001
High-voltage
Battery at Reserve
Level The high‑voltage battery has reached reserve level.
X
Charge the high‑voltage battery (Y page 108).0007
Charge HV Battery
Immediately The charge level of the high‑voltage battery is below 5 %.
In addition, a warning signal sounds.
X
Charge the high‑voltage battery (Y page 108).0002
Engine
Restart Not
Possible There is a serious malfunction in the drive system. The drive
system can no longer be started.
In addition, a warning signal sounds.
X
Do not restart the drive system.
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. 0002
High-Voltage
System
0001Service Required There is a malfunction in the drive system, the electric motor
or the high‑voltage battery. There is a high‑voltage safety
problem.
In addition, the
0002warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up and a warning signal sounds.
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. 0001
Drive System
0001Service Required There is a malfunction in the drive system, the electric motor
or the high‑voltage battery.
In addition, the yellow
0001warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. 156
Display messages>> Practical hints.

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
00030002
The turn signal
indicator lamp(s)
do(es) not illuminate
when the ignition is
switched on and the
corresponding turn
signal is switched on
or the hazard warning
flasher is switched
on. The turn signal indicator lamp(s) has (have) failed.
X
Have the turn signal indicator lamp(s) checked at an
authorized electric drive smart center. 00030002
The turn signal
indicator lamp(s)
flashes at double
frequency. One of the turn signals is malfunctioning.
X
Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 173).
or
X Have the turn signal checked at an authorized electric drive
smart center as soon as possible. Drive system
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0005
The red coolant
temperature
warning lamp
illuminates. The coolant is too hot. The high-voltage battery and/or the
drive system are not cooled sufficiently.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.
X Switch off the drive system.
X Engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.
X Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized electric drive
smart center. What to do if ...
165>> Practical hints. Z

No. Accessory/Component Amperage Color
001A
CPC, shifter, brake force booster vacuum
pump 7.5 A Brown
001B
Coolant pumps 1 and 2, high-voltage battery 15 A Blue
001D
ESP
®
control unit 25 A Neutral
001E
Exterior lamp switch, turn signal lamp
switch, cockpit switch module, on-board
diagnostics socket, exterior rear view
mirror heating, anti-theft warning system,
rain-light sensor, charge level and power
gauges, central locking system, instrument
cluster, Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), brake and turn signal lamps (left and
right) 10 A Red
0020
— — —
0021
— — —
0022
Safety circuit high-voltage battery 15 A Blue
0023
— — —
0024
Rear window wiper (coupé only) 15 A Blue
0033
ESP
®
control unit, EPS control unit, restraint
systems 10 A Red
0034
Electric drive components 7.5 A Brown
0035
Air conditionin
gsystem, exterior rear view
mirror adjustment ,washer pump, audio, seat
heating, wiper switch, cruise control, soft
top switch (cabriolet only) 10 A Red
0036
Auxiliary power outlet 15 A Blue
0037
Left low‑beam headlamp 7.5 A Brown
000D
Right low‑beam headlamp 7.5 A Brown
000C
Backup lamp 15 A Blue
000E
Right high‑beam headlamp 7.5 A Brown
000A
Left high‑beam headlamp 7.5 A Brown
0012
Electric drive components 7.5 A Brown
0025
Rear window defroster 40 A Orange
0026
Soft top (cabriolet only) 30 A Green202
Fuses>> Practical hints.