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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
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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
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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
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Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
0004 (Ypage 62).
X Switch off the ignition.
X Open the service flap (Y page 117).Left headlamp, (right headlamp in reverse)
Parking and side marker lamp bulb X
Removing:
Driver’s side: Turn bulb socket 002Atoward
the outside.
Passenger side: Turn bulb socket 002A
toward the outside.
X Pull bulb socket 002Aout of the headlamp
housing.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 002A.
X Installing: Insert the new bulb into bulb
socket 002A.
X Insert bulb socket 002Ainto the headlamp
housing.
X Driver side: Turn bulb socket 002Atoward
the inside.
Passenger side: Turn bulb socket 002A
toward the inside.
Low‑beam headlamp bulb X
Removing: Take off low‑beam headlamp
cover 002B.
X Detach the electrical connector. X
Bend the retainer spring end down and
forward until it unclips .Fold the
retainer spring back.
X Pull the bulb out of the headlamp
housing.
X Installing: Insert the new bulb into the
headlamp housing.
X Fold the retainer spring forward.
X Bend the retainer spring end forward
then up and back to clip in.
X Attach the electrical connector.
X Reinstall low‑beam headlamp cover 002B.
High‑beam headlamp bulb X
Removing: Take off high‑beam headlamp
cover 0003.
X Detach the electrical connector.
X Tilt the bulb socket down and pull it out.
X Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
X Installing: Insert the new bulb into the
bulb socket.
X Fit the bulb so that the retaining lug of
the base plate is pointing up.
X Press the bulb into the bulb socket until
it is fully engaged.
X Attach the electrical connector.
X Reinstall high‑beam headlamp cover 0003.
Front turn signal lamp bulb X
Removing: Turn bulb socket 0002
counterclockwise by aquarter of turn and
pull it out of the headlamp housing.
X Press gently onto the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 0002.
X Installing: Insert the new bulb into bulb
socket 0002.
X Press gently onto the bulb and turn it
clockwise.
X Insert bulb socket 0002into the headlamp
housing. Replacing bulbs
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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
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