2013 SMART FORTWO COUPE Owners Manual

X
Closing: Swivel the rear soft top
downwards to close.
X Pull soft top down.
X Pull release levers 0002, located to the left
and right of the retaining clip,
downwards.
X Make sure the rear soft top is correctly
locked in place on both sides. Closing the tailgate on the cabriolet
G
WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the tailgate. Be especially careful when
small children are around.
! When closing the tailgate, you must
first close the rear soft top. Otherwise
you might break the release levers of the
rear soft top.
X Swivel the tailgate upwards to close. Let
the tailgate lock into place. 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. Starter switch positions
Starter switch
0008
For removing key
0004
Ignition (power supply for all
electrical consumers) and driving
position
0005
Starting the drive system
i
When you switch on the ignition, the
indicator and warning lamps (except
low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp,
high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp, and
turn signal indicator lamps unless
activated) in the instrument cluster
come on. The indicator and warning
lamps (except low‑beam headlamp
indicator lamp, high‑beam headlamp
indicator lamp, and turn signal
indicator lamps if activated) will go out
when the drive system is running. This
indicates that the respective systems
are operational.
i When you start the drive system, READY appears in the multifunction display.
The warning and indicator lamps will go
out.
The pointer of the power gauge moves
from "OFF“ to "0“ (Y page 79). Starter switch positions
55>> Controls. Z

Seats
Safety notes
G
WARNING
All seat adjustments, as well as fastening
of seat belts, must be done before the
vehicle is operated. G
WARNING
When adjusting the seat, make sure no one
becomes trapped.
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving. Adjusting the seat while driving
could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle.
Never ride in amoving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined
position as this can be dangerous. You
could slide under the seat belt in a
collision. If you slide under the seat belt,
it could apply force at the abdomen or neck,
potentially causing serious or fatal
injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts
provide the best restraint when the wearer
is in a position that is as upright as
possible and seat belts are properly
positioned on the body.
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R Adjust the seat backrest until your arms
are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
R Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as
possible with the driver still able to
operate the controls properly.
R Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Observe the notes on the air bag system. G
WARNING
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see
“Children in the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries
is significantly increased if the child
restraints are not properly secured in the
vehicle and/or the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint. G
WARNING
Contact an authorized electric drive smart
center if the seats have become damaged.
The seat is an integral part of the vehicle’s
safety system in the same way as seat belts
and air bags. Damage to the seats may
reduce their ability to protect the
occupants in an accident. Seat adjustment
0002
Seat backrest tilt
0003 Seat fore and aft adjustment
Seat backrest tilt X
Pull adjustment lever 0002upwards and
adjust the seat backrest until your arms 56
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are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
X Release adjustment lever 0002when the
desired seat backrest tilt is reached.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
backrest is again fixed into place.
X Check for proper engagement before
driving.
Seat fore and aft adjustment X
Pull adjustment handle 0003upwards and
slide the seat to a seating position that
still allows you to reach the accelerator/
brake pedal safely.
X Release adjustment handle 0003when the
desired seating position is reached.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
is again fixed into place.
X Check for proper engagement before
driving.
Seat height The seat guide is inclined in the
horizontal plane. Seat fore and aft
adjustment also alters the seat height.
Armrest* on driver’s seat
Folding up and down
X
Folding up: Hold front of armrest and fold
it up in direction of arrow 0002.
X Folding down: Hold front of armrest and
fold it down in direction of arrow 0003.Adjusting armrest angle
You can adjust the angle of the armrest when
it is folded down.
X
Turn thumb wheel 002B.
R Direction of arrow 002A: down
R Direction of arrow 0028: up Passenger seat
You can expand the cargo compartment by
folding down the passenger seat.
Observe the loading instructions
(Y page 104).
Folding down X
Remove the seat belt from seat belt
guide 0002.
X Move the passenger seat backward as far
as it will go. Seats
57>> Controls.
* optional Z

X
Hold the backrest with one hand back.
X Pull adjustment lever 0003upwards and
unlock the seat backrest.
X Fold the seat backrest forward.
Folding back X
Pull adjustment lever 0003upwards and
unlock the seat backrest.
X Fold the seat backrest backward.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
backrest is again fixed into place.
X Check for proper engagement before
driving.
X Place the seat belt back in seat belt
guide 0002. G
WARNING
When folding the passenger seat backrest
back to its upright position, please make
sure
R nobody becomes trapped
R no obstacles are jammed in the lock
R the adjustment lever has audibly locked
into position
A properly engaged passenger seat
backrest will help to prevent stored
objects in the cargo compartment from
being thrown about and injuring vehicle
occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident Seat heating*
The seat heating allows you to heat the
driver’s and passenger seat electrically. The seat heating has two levels.
The indicator lamps on seat heating
switch
0002come on to show which heating
level you have selected. Level Indicator lamps on the switch
off
No indicator lamp on
1
One indicator lamp on
2
Two indicator lamps on
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Switching on: Press seat heating
switch 0002repeatedly until the desired
seat heating level is reached.
X Switching off: Press seat heating
switch 0002repeatedly until all indicator
lamps go out.
i Switch on the seat heating and, at the
sam etime, reduce the temperature in the
vehicle interior. The high‑voltage
battery then consumes less energy.
! If the seat heating is malfunctioning,
the indicator lamp(s) on the switch
come(s) on briefly when you press the
switch and then go(es) out again. Contact
an authorized smart center. Mirrors
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a 58
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good view of the road and traffic
conditions.
Exterior rear view mirrors
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WARNING
Exercise care when using the passenger-
side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your
interior rear view mirror and glance over
your shoulder to determine whether any
vehicles are in the ’blind spot’ of your field
of vision, before changing lanes.
Power exterior rear view mirrors The operating control is on the door
control panel.
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Selecting the mirror: Turn knob0002to the
left for the driver’s side exterior rear
view mirror or to the right for the
passenger side exterior rear view
mirror.
X Adjusting the mirror: Move adjustment
button 0003up, down, left, or right to the
desired setting.
Exterior rear view mirror heating After switching on the rear window
defroster, the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically. This
prevents icing up the exterior rear view
mirrors and also creates a clear view when
the exterior rear view mirrors have fogged
up.
If the rear window defroster is
automatically deactivated after
approximately 10 minutes of operation, the
exterior rear view mirror heating also
deactivates.
X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Switching on: Switch on the rear window
defroster (Y page 99).
The exterior rear view mirror heating is
switched on.
X Switching off: Switch off the rear window
defroster (Y page 99).
The exterior rear view mirror heating is
switched off.
i The exterior rear view mirror heating
also switches off if the key is turned to
starter switch position 0. Interior rear view mirror
X
Adjusting the mirror: Manually move the
interior rear view mirror up, down, left,
or right to the desired setting.
X Selecting the antiglare position: Tilt
the interior rear view mirror to the
antiglare position by moving lever 0002
forward or backward. Mirrors
59>> Controls. Z

Seat belts
Fastening the seat belts
G
WARNING
Always fasten your seat belt before driving.
Always make sure all of your passengers are
properly restrained.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases
your risk of injuries and their likely
severity in an accident. You and your
passenger should always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled.
Without your seat belt buckled, you are
much more likely to hit the interior of the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be
seriously injured or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury
or death is lessened if you are properly
wearing your seat belt. Air bags can only
protect you if you are properly wearing
your seat belt. G
WARNING
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weigh tof the
child. For additional information, see
“Children in the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries
is significantly increased if the child
restraints are not properly secured in the
vehicle and/or the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint. G
WARNING
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Make
sure everyone riding in the vehicle is
correctly restrained with a separate seat
belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time. G
WARNING
Never ride in amoving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined
position as this can be dangerous. You
could slide under the seat belt in a
collision. If you slide under it, the belt
would apply force at the abdomen or neck,
causing serious or even fatal injuries. The
seat backrest and seat belt provide the best
restraint when the wearer is in a position
that is as upright as possible and the belt
is properly positioned on the body. G
WARNING
Observe ”Safety notes“ (Y page 33). 0002
Seat belt outlet
0003 Seat belt guide
002B Latch plate
002A Seat belt buckle
0028 Release button
X Fastening the seat belt: With a smooth
motion, pull the seat belt out of seat belt
outlet 0002.
X Place the shoulder portion of the seat
belt across the top of your shoulder and
the lap portion across your hips. 60
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X
Push latch plate 002Binto seat belt
buckle 002Auntil it clicks.
X If necessary, tighten the lap portion of
the seat belt to a snug fit by pulling
shoulder portion up.
X Unfastening the seat belt: Press release
button 0028.
X Allow the retractor to completely rewind
the seat belt by guiding latch plate 002B.
Proper use of seat belts R
Do not twist the seat belt when fastening.
R Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
portion is located as close as possible
to the middle of the shoulder (it should
not touch the neck). Never pass the
shoulder portion of the seat belt under
your arm.
R Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.
R Place the seat backrest in a position that
is as upright as possible.
R Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
R Do not fasten a seat belt aroun daperson
and another object at the same time. When
using a seat belt to secure infant or
toddler restraints or children in booster
seats, always follow the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
R Check your seat belt during travel to
make sure it is properly positioned.
R Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care to maintain a
snug fit when wearing loose clothing. G
WARNING
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in
the door or in the seat adjustment
mechanism. This could damage the seat
belt. Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the
effectiveness of the seat belts.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must be
replaced. Contact an authorized electric
drive smart center. Correct driver seat adjustment
G
WARNING
Observe ”Safety notes“ (Y page 56). X
Adjust the driver’s seat properly
(Y page 56).
Make sure that you
R are positioned as far away from the
driver’s front air bag as possible
R can reach steering wheel 0002with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows
R can fasten seat belt 0003properly Seat belts
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R
you have adjusted seat backrest 002Bto
a position that is as upright as
possible
R you can move your legs freely
R you can depress the brake and
accelerator pedal safely.
X Make sure the seat belt is fastened
properly (Y page 60). Lighting
Exterior lamp switch
For safety, smart recommends that you
drive with your low‑beam headlamps on
during the day. In certain countries, local
laws dictate that low‑beam headlamps are
switched on automatically during
operation of the vehicle.
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. Exterior lamp switch
0004
Lamps off
Daytime running lamp mode*
0006 Parking lamps
0002 Low‑beam headlamps or high‑beam
headlamps
0002 Automatic headlamp mode* Parking lamps You can switch on and off the parking lamps
with the exterior lamp switch using the
manual headlamp mode.
X
Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position 0006.
The parking lamps come on.
The following lamps also come on:
R Tail lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
Low‑beam headlamps You can switch on and off the low‑beam
headlamps with the exterior lamp switch
using the manual headlamp mode.
X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position 0002.
The low‑beam headlamps come on.
The low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
0003 in the instrument cluster comes on.
The following lamps also come on:
R Tail and parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
Automatic headlamp mode* This feature is only available on vehicles
with rain-light sensor*.
The following lamps come on and go out
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light:
R Low‑beam headlamps
R Tail and parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps G
WARNING
If the exterior lamp switch is set to
position 0002, the headlamps will not be
automatically switched on under foggy
conditions. 62
Lighting>> Controls.
* optional