2013 SMART FORTWO COUPE charging

When doing so, observe that the display
and buttons on control element
002Aboth
point upwards.
Control element on the charging cable
(Level 1) G
WARNING
When connected to a power supply socket, a
high electrical load during the charging
process can lead to overheating of the
external power supply. There is a risk of
fire.
Find out about the maximum permissible
current load of the external power supply
socket for the respective country at an
authorized electric drive smart center.
Check the maximum permissible charge
current on site before you begin the
charging process. Contact an authorized
electric drive smart center should you
require assistance. If necessary, adjust
the settings of your vehicle.
! An excessive charge current can blow a
fuse or lead to overheating of the
external power supply. Check whether the
external power supply is compatible
with the set charge current. If necessary,
lower the set charge current or use
another power socket. 0002
AC status display
0003 Monitoring and safety system display
002B Charge current display
002A Set charge current button If the lights on indicator lamps
0002
and 0003light up, it means the following: Indicator lamp
0002 lights up
green The connection to the
external power supply is
OK. The high‑voltage
battery can be charged.
flashes red A malfunction is detected
in the external power
supply. The high‑voltage
battery will be charged
when the current signal
reaches a normal value.
lights up
red There is a malfunction.
The charging cable must
be unplugged from the
power socket and plugged
in again.
Indicator lamp
0003 lights up
green There is no malfunction.
The high‑voltage battery
can be charged.
lights up
red The power supply on the
control element is not
permissible. The
high‑voltage battery
cannot be charged.
i
Information on problems during the
charging process can be found on
(Y page 117).
X To set the charge current: press
button 002Arepeatedly until the desired
setting is selected in display 002B.
R An LED lights up: minimum setting
R All LEDs light up: maximum setting
i Depending on the country, the value of
the maximum setting may vary. High-voltage battery
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If you leave the charging cable in the power
supply socket after charging, the set value
is used for the next charging process.
If you remove the charging cable from the
power supply socket, the value is reset to
the default value for the next charging
process.
i You can also set the maximum charge
current via the control system
(Y page 88).
If differing values are set on the
charging cable and the control system,
the high‑voltage battery is charged
using the lowest value.
Charging the high‑voltage battery X
Engage the parking brake.
X Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X Switch off the ignition. X
Open charge socket flap 0002.
X Remove cover 0003from the charge socket. X
Insert the charging cable into the
stationary connection, i.e. an AC power
socket.
X Insert plug 0028of the charging cable into
charge socket 002Bto the stop.
The high‑voltage battery is being
charged.
i The vehicle must not be moved during
charging.
The 0003 indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster comes on when the
ignition is switched on and the charging
cable is connected.
i The drive system and battery cooling
systems may switch on audibly during the
charging process, depending on the
temperature.
Removing the charging cable The battery is charged completely when the
indicator in the charge level gauge is at
100% (Y
page 79).
! Make sure the charging cable has been
disconnected before driving off. The
vehicle or charging cable may otherwise
be damaged.
X Press release button 002Aon cable plug
0028 and disconnect it from charge socket
002B.
X Disconnect the charging cable from the
stationary connection.
X Slip cover 0003on charge socket 002B.
X Close charge socket flap 0002. Charging at a public charging station
The payment procedure and charging
processes may differ between public
charging stations, depending on the
provider. Please make yourself familiar
with the proper procedures of the public
charging station at which you are
intending to charge your vehicle. 114
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Charging station without charging
communication
You must activate charging stations
without charging communication before
the charging process. This can be done with
an RFID card or a telephone call, for
example. Observe the provider's
instructions at the charging station.
Charging station with charging
communication („Plug&Charge“) You do not have to activate charging
stations with charging communication
before the charging process. This is done
by the vehicle. This function is called
"Plug & Charge". Information is exchanged
between the vehicle and the charging
station via the charging cable for
activation.
This is for:
R mutual authorization of the vehicle and
the charging station
R verification of contract data
R automatic billing of the energy costs
Electronic certificates are used here for
secure exchange of data.
If the verification of contract data is
successful, the charging process is
initiated.
i A preliminary version of the
ISO/IEC 15118 standard is used for
communication between the vehicle and
the charging station. If it is necessary
to update your vehicle, consult an
authorized electric drive smart center.
In order to use "Plug & Charge", you have to
configure the functions of your vehicle on
the "Vehicle Homepage" (Y page 110). For
this you require a "Plug & Charge"
certificate which you receive from your
power company after concluding a suitable
contract. Consult an authorized electric
drive smart center if you have problems with the configuration or have no access to
the Internet.
The charging station offers information on
the availability of electricity and costs.
This information is processed by the
vehicle and is used for an optimum
charging of the high‑voltage battery
(Y
page 117). The energy costs are
automatically calculated after the
charging process is complete.
With your existing electricity contract,
you and others who have access to your
vehicle can charge the costs to your
electricity bill. For this reason, cancel
your existing electricity contract for this
vehicle before you sell it. Delete your
"Plug & Charge" certificate by all means.
i You can delete the certificate from the
vehicle's data on the "Vehicle
Homepage". Pleas econsult an authorized
electric drive smart center if you do not
have access to the Internet.
If the charging station allows the
connected vehicle access to the Internet,
you can call up and change information
pertaining to the vehicle on the "Vehicle
Homepage" (Y page 110).
Connecting the charging cable X
Engage the parking brake.
X Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
X Switch off the ignition.
X Open the charge socket flap.
X Remove the cover from the charge socket.
X Insert plug of the charging cable into the
charge socket to the stop.
The high‑voltage battery is being
charged.
i The vehicle must not be moved during
charging.
The 0003 indicator lamp in the
multifunction display comes on when the High-voltage battery
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ignition is switched on and the charging
cable is connected.
i The drive system and battery cooling
systems may switch on audibly during the
charging process, depending on the
temperature.
Removing the charging cable The battery is charged completely when the
indicator in the charge level gauge is at
100% (Y
page 79).
! Make sure the charging cable has been
disconnected before driving off. The
vehicle or charging cable may otherwise
be damaged.
When the battery is charged:
X Disconnect the charging cable plug from
the charge socket on the vehicle.
X Slip the cover on the vehicle’s charge
socket.
X Close the charge socket flap. 116
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Problems with the charging process
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
The charge socke
tflap
does not open. The charge socket flap is not unlocked.
X
Unlock the vehicle (Y page 51). The batteries of the key are discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle with the key manually (Y page 170). The charge socket flap is unlocked but the opening mechanism
is jammed.
X
Lock and unlock the vehicle again.
If the opening mechanism is still jammed:
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. The charging cable
cannot be inserted
into the vehicle power
socket. The vehicle power socket is locked.
X
Make sure that the gear selector lever is in position P.The charging cable
plug cannot be
removed from the
vehicle power socket. The charging cable plug is not unlocked.
X
Press the 0007button on the key.
The charging cable plug in the vehicle power socket is
released.
X Remove the charging cable plug from the vehicle power
socket. Intelligent charging management
If you wish to charge economically and with
minimal damage to the battery, you must set
a departure time (Y page 86). This option
to optimize the charging process depends
on your electricity contract and the local
power supplier. Your vehicle detects this
option automatically. Depending on the
departure time which is set, the charging
process of the high-voltage battery may not
be started immediately or may be
interrupted during the process. Front compartment
Service flap
Remove the service flap to check the
battery coolant level, windshield washer
reservoir level, and brake fluid level.
Insert the service flap on the front of the
vehicle so that it does not get damaged or
dirty.
i The service flap has a strap on the rear
side that ties it to the vehicle body. G
WARNING
Always turn the key to starter switch
position 0and remove the key from the Front compartment
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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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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0001
Drive System
0001Switch Engine Off There is a malfunction in the drive train. If the drive system
continues to run, the drive train can become damaged.
In addition, the red 0001warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up and a warning signal sounds.
X Switch off the drive system.
X Do not continue driving.
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. 0007
Do Not Tow
(Away) Either the drive or the high‑voltage system is faulty.
In addition, the
0002warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
X It is recommended to have the vehicle transported by a
qualified specialist workshop.
Do not tow the vehicle on its own wheels. 0007
Charging Not
Possible There is a malfunction in the on-board charger. The
high‑voltage battery cannot be charged.
X
Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. 0007
Parking Lock
Inactive The gear selector lever is in position
P, but the parking lock
is not detected.
In addition, a warning signal sounds.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Move the gear selector lever to another position, e.g. to R.
X Move the gear selector lever to Pagain. 0001
Driver´s Door Ajar The driver’s door is open.
X
Close the driver’s door. 0002
Door Ajar The passenger door is open.
X
Close the passenger door. 0003
Tailgate Open A tailgate or the rear soft top
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is open.
X Close the tailgates or the rear soft. 0003
Charge Cable
Connected The charging cable is inserted in the vehicle power socket.
The vehicle cannot be moved.
In addition, a warning signal sounds.
X
To drive off, remove the charging cable from the vehicle
power socket and stow the cable in the vehicle. 9
cabriolet only. Display messages
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
Ready to Charge The vehicle is prepared for the high‑voltage battery to be
charged. It may take 30 seconds for the charging process to
begin.
Malfunction Despite the charging cable being correctly inserted in the
vehicle power socket, the high‑voltage battery does not
charge. There is a malfunction in the on-board charger.
X
Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. No Charge The voltage on the vehicle power socket is too low.
X
Check whether the charging cable is inserted correctly in
the power sockets of both the vehicle and the power source.
If necessary, unplug the charging cable from both sockets
and reinsert it.
If, afterwards, the message is still displayed:
X Contact an authorized electric drive smart center. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0008
Check
Tire Pressure The tire inflation pressure in at least one tire is
significantly below the reference value.
X
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers.
X Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as required
(Y page 124).
X If necessary, change the wheel (Y page 188).G
WARNING
Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard. If
your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading
Information placard, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.
As an adde dsafety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires
is significantly underinflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handlin gand stopping ability. Pleas enote that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire 158
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