2013 SMART FORTWO COUPE headlamp

To minimize risk to you and to others,
activate headlamps by turning exterior
lamp switch to position 0002when driving
or when traffic and/or ambient lighting
conditions require you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only
switch from position 0002to0002 with the
vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from position 0002to0002 will
briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so
while driving in low ambient lighting
conditions may result in an accident.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid to the driver. The driver is responsible
for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at
all times.
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
0002.
With the key in starter switch position
1, the tail and parking lamps, the license
plate lamps, and the side marker lamps
will come on and go out automatically
depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
With the engine running, the low‑beam
headlamps, the tail and parking lamps,
the license plate lamps and the side
marker lamps will come on and go out
automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
Daytime running lamp mode* In USA, the daytime running lamp mode can
be deactivated.
In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode
is mandatory and therefore in a constant
mode.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, your
vehicle comes either with low-beam
daytime running lamps or with LED daytime
running lamps. Switching on:
X
Start the drive system.
The daytime running lamps are switched
on.
On vehicles with low beam daytime
running lamps the parking lamps also
come on.
Switching off - vehicles without rain-
light sensor*:
X Switch on the parking lamps 0006or the
low‑beam headlamps 0003.
The daytime running lamps are switched
off.
Switching off - vehicles with rain-light
sensor*:
X Switch on the parking lamps 0006or the
low‑beam headlamps 0003.
The daytime running lamps are switched
off.
or
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
0002.
With the engine running, the low‑beam
headlamps, the tail and parking lamps,
the license plate lamps and the side
marker lamps will come on and go out
automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
Deactivating (USA only):
X Switch off the ignition.
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Switch on the high-beam flasher and
press button 0006on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The daytime running lamp mode is
deactivated. Lighting
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Reactivating (USA only):
X
Switch off the ignition.
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Switch on the high-beam flasher and
press button 0006on the key
simultaneously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The daytime running lamp mode is
reactivated. Combination switch (high beam, high
beam flasher and turn signals)
X Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
High‑beam headlamps and high-beam
flasher X
Make sure the low‑beam headlamps are
switched on (Y page 62).
X Switching on: Push the combination
switch to position 0004.
The high‑beam headlamps come on.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
0001 in the instrument cluster comes on.
X Switching off: Pull the combination
switch in direction of arrow 0003to its
original position.
The high‑beam headlamps go out.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
0001 in the instrument cluster goes out.
X High-beam flasher: Pull the combination
switch briefly in direction of arrow 0003.Turn signals
0002
Turn signals, right
0003 Turn signals, left
X Switching on: Push the combination
switch in direction of arrow 0002or0003.
The corresponding turn signals flash.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lamp 0003 or0002 in the instrument
cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets
automatically after major steering
wheel movement.
i To signal minor directional changes
such as changing lanes, push the
combination switch only to the point of
resistance and release. The
corresponding turn signals will flash
three times. Coming home function
The interior lamps come on and then go out
again after 12 seconds every time when you
lock or unlock the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle X
Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Exit the vehicle.
X Press button 0004on the key.
The vehicle is locked.
The interior lamps come on and then go
out again after 12 seconds. 64
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When returning to the vehicle
X
Press button 0006on the key either once or
twice.
The vehicle is either selectively or
globally unlocked.
The interior lamps come on and then go
out again after 12 seconds. Ambient lighting*
The ambient lighting illuminates the
vehicle interior with 6 LEDs when the low-
beam headlamps are switched on. The LEDs
can be dimmed.
The LEDS are located
R in the overhead control panel
R in the door pockets, driver’s and
passenger side
R in the storage trays to the left and right
of the steering wheel
In addition to the ambient lighting, the
footwells on the driver’s and passenger
side are also illuminated by separate
lamps.
i When you open a door, the interior
lighting comes on and the brightness of
lamps in the footwells increases. X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Switch on the parking lamps.
X To brighten or dim ambient lighting:
Press button 0002on the instrument cluster repeatedly until the desired setting is
reached.
The current setting is stored.
i When adjusting the ambient lighting,
the illumination level for instrument
cluster is also changed (Y page 80). Front fog lamps
G
WARNING
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
In low ambient lighting or foggy
conditions, only switch from position
0002 to0002 with the vehicle at a
standstill in a safe location. Switching
from 0002 to0002 will briefly switch off
the headlamps. Doing so while driving in
low ambient lighting conditions may result
in an accident.
i Fog lamps will operat ewith the parking
lamps and/or the low‑beam headlamps on.
Fog lamps should only be used in
conjunction with low‑beam headlamps.
Consult your State or Province Motor
Vehicle Regulation sregarding
permissible lamp operation.
i Vehicle with rain-light sensor*:
Fog lamps cannot be switched on manually
with the exterior lamp switch in
position 0002. To switch on the fog
lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to
position 0002first. Lighting
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X
Make sure the parking lamps or the
low‑beam headlamps are switched on.
X Switching on: Press switch0002.
The front fog lamps come on.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes
on.
X Switching off: Press switch0002once
more.
The front fog lamps go out.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out. Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be switched
on at all times, even with the key removed
from the starter switch. X
Switching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch 0002.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.
X Switching off: Press hazard warning
flasher switch 0002once more. Interior lighting
The interior lamp comes on for a period of
time when you open the doors, or lock or
unlock the vehicle with the key.
It goes out
R immediately after switching off the
ignition with all doors closed
R after 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened R
after 15 seconds if all doors are closed
R after 10 minutes if at least one door is
open
The rocker switch can be set to three
different positions. 0002
Interior lamp
0003 Off
002B Switching on the automatic control
002A Continuous operation
Automatic control X
Set the rocker switch to position 002B.
The interior lamp comes on for a period
of time.
Switching off X
Set the rocker switch to position 0003.
The interior lamp is permanently
switched off.
Continuous operation X
Set the rocker switch to position 002A.
The interior lamp is permanently
switched on.
! When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
interior lamp is not set to continuous
operation and none of the doors is left
open for a long period of time.
Doing otherwise could result in a
discharged battery. 66
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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.
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Vehicle
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0004
The red 12-V-
battery
indicator lamp
illuminates
while driving
or does not go
out after the
drive system is
started. The 12-V-battery is not being charged.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.
X Do not continue to drive.
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. 0002
The yellow
high-voltage
battery
warning lamp
comes on while
driving. There may be a malfunction in the high-voltage system.
Contact an authorized electric drive smart center immediately
and have the high-voltage system checked.
0001
The high‑beam
headlamp
indicator lamp
does not
illuminate
when the
high‑beam
headlamps are
switched on or
when using the
high‑beam
flasher. The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp has failed.
X
Have the high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp checked at an
authorized electric drive smart center. 0003
The low‑beam
headlamp
indicator lamp
does not
illuminate
when the
low‑beam
headlamps are
switched on. The low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp has failed.
X
Have the low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp checked at an
authorized electric drive smart center. 164
What to do if ...>> Practical hints.

!
Check the polarity when inserting the
new transmitter battery. You could
otherwise damage parts of the electrical
system. When inserting the batteries,
make sure they are clean and free of lint.
X Insert the new transmitter battery.
X Press both halves of the key housing
together again.
X Check the operation of the remote
control. Replacing bulbs
About replacing bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is
therefore essential that all bulbs and lamp
assemblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. Contact an
authorized electric drive smart center for
headlamp adjustment. G
WARNING
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot.
Allow the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb. Otherwise you could be burned if you
touch them.
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A
bulb can explode if you:
R touch or move it when hot
R drop the bulb
R scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
i If the headlamps or front fog lamps* are
fogged up on the inside as a result of
high humidity, driving the vehicle a
distance with the lights on should clear
up the fogging. Notes on bulb replacement:
R
Only use bulbs of the same type and with
the specified watt rating.
R Switch the lights off before replacing a
bulb to prevent short circuits.
R Always use aclean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
R Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.
R Avoid touching the glass of the bulb with
bare fingers.
R If the newly installed bulb does not come
on, contact an authorized electric drive
smart center.
R Have the bulbs for the front fog lamps*
and the LED daytime running lamps*
replaced at an authorized electric drive
smart center. 172
Replacing bulbs>> Practical hints.
* optional

Overview bulbs
Front lamps
Headlamp Type
0002
Low‑beam headlamp
H7 (55 W)
0003 High‑beam headlamp
H7 (55 W)
002B Parking and side marker lamp
WY 5 W
002A Turn signal lamp
2357 A Front fog lamp* Type
0002
Front fog lamp
H 11 Side turn signal lamp Type
0002
Side turn signal lamp
WY 5 W Replacing bulbs
173>> Practical hints.
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