2013 SMART FORTWO COUPE tailgate

When loading, make sure no sharp objects
come into contact with the soft top or the
rear window.
Do not place any evenly distributed loads
with a weight of more than 165 lbs (75 kg)
on the rear soft top when folded down.
Make sure the high-mounted brake lamp
is not concealed.
! Do not block the soft top system’s
locking apertures.
Only place the side rails in the
designated storage space of the tailgate.
! Do not sit on the folded-down rear soft
top.
Do not fold down the rear soft top at
temperatures below 14¦ (-10¥).
Do not place any pointed, sharp-edged,
hot (above 176 ¦[80¥]), incandescent or
burning objects on the soft top’s lining.
Do not apply wax to the soft top fabric and
select only wax-free washing products
when using an automatic car wash.
Only drive with the retaining clips
closed, as exhaust fumes could otherwise
reach the vehicle’s interior.
! Please keep in mind that weather
conditions can sometimes change
rapidly. Make sure to close the
retractable soft top and the rear soft top
when leaving the vehicle. If water enters
the vehicle interior, vehicle
electronics could be damaged which is
not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty. Opening and closing the retractable
soft top
You can open and close the retractable soft
top when the vehicle is either stationary
or in motion. G
WARNING
Never operate the retractable soft top if
there is the possibility of anyone being
harmed by the opening or closing
procedure. G
WARNING
The retractable soft top is made out of
fabric. In the event of an accident, the
fabric may tear. This may result in an
opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not
wearing their seat belts or not wearing
them properly may be thrown out of the
opening. Such an opening also presents a
potentia lfor injury for occupants wearing
their seat belts properly as entire body
parts or portions of them may protrude from
the passenger compartment. G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
! To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the retractable
soft top.
Do not open the retractable soft top if
there is snow or ice on the roof, as this
could result in malfunctions.
If you cannot open or close the
retractable soft top due to a malfunction
contact Roadside Assistance or an
authorized electric drive smart center.
i To avoid draining the battery, leave the
drive system running when opening and
closing the retractable soft top. Soft top system (cabriolet only)
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Opening from outside
You can open the retractable soft top
completely with the key.
Key with remote control
0002
0004Lock button
0003 0005Opening the retractable soft top
002B 0006Unlock button
X Press button 0005on the key for
approximately two seconds.
The retractable soft top opens
completely.
Opening from the inside X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Press symbol 0003on the retractable soft
top switch until the desired position is reached or the retractable soft top is
opened completely.
or
X Press symbol 0003on the retractable soft
top switch briefly.
The retractable soft top opens
completely.
i Pressing symbol 0002or0003 on the
retractable soft top switch while
opening the retractable soft top will
interrupt the opening procedure.
Closing For safety reasons, you can only close the
retractable soft top using the retractable
soft top switch inside the vehicle.
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Press symbol 0002on the retractable soft
top switch until the retractable soft top
is closed. Opening and closing the rear soft top
You can open and close the rear soft top
when the vehicle is either stationary or in
motion. G
WARNING
Never operate the rear soft top if there is
the possibility of anyone being harmed by
the opening or closing procedure.
! Make sure objects are not stacked too
high in the cargo compartment. They
could get damaged when opening or
closing the rear soft top.
! When the rear soft top is folded down,
the side rails are accessible. To prevent
theft, you should remove the side rails
and store them in the storage
compartment of the tailgate or close the
soft top system. 70
Soft top system (cabriolet only)>> Controls.

X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1. Retractable soft top switch
0002
Closing
0003 Opening
Opening the rear soft top X
Press symbol 0003on the retractable soft
top switch or button 0005on the key until
the retractable soft top has opened
completely.
X Release retractable soft top switch 0003or
button 0005on the key.
X Press symbol 0003on the retractable soft
top switch once more until the rear soft
top has folded down completely.
Closing the rear soft top X
Press symbol 0002on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has
folded up completely.
X Release retractable soft top switch 0002.
i If you release the retractable soft top
switch while driving before the rear soft
top has closed completely, the rear soft
top will fold down again. Removing the side rails
X Open the retractable soft top
(Y page 53).
X Open the rear soft top (Y page 70).X
Open the driver’s and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.
X Open the tailgate (Y page 54). X
Pull handle 0002on the inside of the
tailgate backward.
X Lift up the storage compartment cover. X
Push release lever 002Bof side rail 0003
backward.
Side rail 0003can be lifted at the rear end,
but remains secured.
X Push release lever 002Bbackward again. Soft top system (cabriolet only)
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X
Carry out the following steps when
conditions are safe to do so.
X First lift the side rail at the rear end in
direction of arrows 002A.
X Then remove it in direction of
arrows 0028. Storing the side rails
0002
Front right
0003 Rear right
002B Rear left
002A Front left
X Store the side rails in the storage
compartment of the tailgate with the
painted side facing down in the
designated order 0002to002A. 0002
Front right
0003 Rear right
002B Rear left
002A Front left X
Close the storage compartment cover.
X Press on the “PRESS” marking in the
middle of the storage compartment cover
until it engages audibly. G
WARNING
Always close the storage compartment cover
properly when storing the side rails.
Otherwise occupants could be injured by
the side rails moving about during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
X Close the tailgate. Let the tailgate lock
into place.
X Close the driver’s and passenger door.
X Open the side windows if desired.
! Make sure the storage compartment
cover is closed before closing the
tailgate. Otherwise the tailgate could
jam. Mounting the side rails
X Open the driver’s and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.
X Open the tailgate. X
Pull handle 0002on the inside of the
tailgate backward.
X Lift up the storage compartment cover.
X Remove the side rails from the storage
compartment in the tailgate. 72
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0003
Front right
002B Rear right
002A Rear left
0028 Front left
X Install the side rails with the respective
front end 0003or0028 first. G
WARNING
Make sure the side rails are properly
mounted. Otherwise the side rails could
disengage while driving and injure you and
other persons. X
Take one side rail and start by attaching
it to front end 0019.
X Make sure the seal of the side rail is
facing up at position 0029and is not
pinched.
X Push the side rail at rear end 0018
downwards until it audibly engages into
place twice.
X Install the side rail on the other side in
the same manner. !
Make sure the side rails are installed
correctly. Otherwise the side rails may
not function properly or may be damaged.
X Close the storage compartment cover.
X Press on the “PRESS” marking in the
middle of the storage compartment cover
until it engages audibly.
X Close the tailgate. Let the tailgate lock
into place.
X Close the driver’s and passenger door.
X Open the side windows if desired.
! Make sure the storage compartment
cover is closed before closing the
tailgate. Otherwise the tailgate could
jam. Side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
Opening and closing the power windows G
WARNING
Do not keep any part of your body up against
the side window pane when opening a
window. The downward motion of the pane
may pull that part of your body down between
the window pane and the door fram eand trap
it there. If there is a risk of entrapment,
releas ethe switch and pull up the top of the
switch to close the window. G
WARNING
When closing the windows, make sure there
is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
The closing of the side windows can be
immediately stopped by releasing the
switch.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could Side windows
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This is useful:
R
if you wish to cool the interior of the
vehicle before driving
R if you wish to charge the vehicle at a
charging station/wallbox at the most
inexpensive electricity rate
With the "Air conditioning before start"
function, the vehicle interior is cooled
prior to a desired departure time.
Prerequisites:
R The doors and tailgate are closed.
R The charging cable for the high‑voltage
battery is connected to a power source
and inserted into the vehicle's power
socket.
R The high‑voltage battery has a
sufficient charge.
The maximum duration of "Air
conditioning before start" is 30 minutes.
Set the air distribution of your vehicle as
follows so that the "Air conditioning
before start" function has the greatest
effect:
R in summer, to the center and side vents
R in winter, onto the windshield and side
windows
Information on air distribution can be
found on (Y page 98).
The setting of the airflow regulator has no
influence on the "Air conditioning before
start" function.
i If the programmed time is too short, the
high‑voltage battery cannot be
completely charged. After setting the
departure time, the maximum charge
level which can be reached is then shown.
i If the high‑voltage battery is not
sufficiently charged and the "Air
conditioning before start" function is
activated, the high‑voltage battery is
charged first. When acharge level of at
least 20 % has been reached, the "Air
conditioning before start" function is
activated. This function then has priority over the charging of the
high‑voltage battery.
Activating the set departure time X
Press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the display
of the last set departure time 0002appears
in the multifunction display. X
Briefl ypress the OK button on the control
lever.
The departure time is activated 0003. The
setting for the "Air conditioning before
start" function 002Bis stored.
Changing the set departure time
X Press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
Overwrite menu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Briefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
X If the 12-hour mode is set:
press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
desired mode (am oder
pm ) is selected.
X Briefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
X Press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
desired hour is selected. Control system
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Fitting
If you wish to use cargo compartment cover
blind 0002as normal, assemble it in top
mountings 0003. If you do not need the cargo
compartment cover blind, insert in bottom
mountings 002B.
X Open the tailgate.
X Secure cargo compartment cover
blind 0002at the front of the cargo
compartment with the parcel net bag.
X Insert cargo compartment cover
blind 0002on the right-hand side in top
mounting 0003or in bottom mounting 002B.X
Push handle 002Ato the right in the
direction of the arrow.
X Insert cargo compartment cover
blind 0002in top mounting 0003or bottom
mounting 002Bin the left-hand side
paneling and release handle 002A.
X Cargo compartment cover blind 0002
engages. X
Pull parcel net bag 0028down slightly and
secure with the hook and loop fastener.
X Remove in reverse order.
Controls X
Closing: Take hold of cargo compartment
cover blind 0002in the middle and pull
backwards.
X Guide cargo compartment cover
blind 0002into the rear right and left
mountings 0003.
X Opening: Take hold of cargo compartment
cover blind 0002in the middle, pull
backwards, and remove from rear
mountings 0003.
X Guide cargo compartment cover
blind 0002into position. Coat hooks
The coat hooks are located at the rear roof
rail on the driver’s and passenger side. Loading and storing
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X
Opening: Press on the center of
drawer 0002.
The drawer opens slightly.
X Pull drawer0002 to open completely.
X Closing: Press on drawer 0002until it
engages.
Storage compartment in the tailgate
(coupé only) If possible, you can stow the charging cable
in the storage compartment of the tailgate
(Y
page 112).
! Do not place the charging cable in the
compartment for the roof bars of the roof
system. If the charging cable is placed
there, the roof bars can be damaged when
the storage compartment is closed. For
this reason, please make sure that the
charging cable is only stowed in the
intended location. X
Opening: Open the tailgates.
X Pull handle 0002on the inside of the
tailgate backward.
X Lift up the storage compartment cover.
X Closing: Close storage compartment
cover 0002.
X Press on the “PRESS” marking in the
middle of storage compartment cover 0002
until it engages audibly.
X Close the tailgates (Y page 53). Loading instructions
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WARNING
Transport heavy or hard objects in the
cargo compartment, not in the passenger
compartment.
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible using fastening
materials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or
sudden maneuvers, loose items may be
thrown around inside the vehicle, causing
injury to vehicle occupants. G
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a
collision or sudden maneuver, exercise
care when storing objects in the vehicle.
Put luggage or cargo in the cargo
compartment if possible. Do not pile
luggage or cargo higher than the seat
backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will
help to prevent stored objects from being
thrown about and injuring vehicle
occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident G
WARNING
No racks or loads may be secured to the roof
of the vehicle, as
R the panorama roof* may be damaged, thus
injuring persons
R this can have a substantial adverse
effect on the driving dynamics of the
vehicle, thus causing accidents
R the rack and/or the load could detach and
through this cause an accident or other
people could be injured by the load and/
or rack that has fallen off 104
Loading and storing>> Controls.
* optional