2013 SMART FORTWO COUPE warning

If a brake circuit has failed (Y
page 160),
you must depress brake pedal 0002further
down to achieve the same effect and the
braking distance is increased.
i The brake servo will only function with
the ignition switched on. Switching off the drive system
G
WARNING
Do not turn off the drive system before the
vehicle has come to a complete stop. With
the drive system not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to
keep in mind that a considerably higher
degree of effort is necessary to brake and
steer the vehicle.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
The transmission position indicator
should be on P !
Always engage the parking brake in
addition to shifting to park position P.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Turn the key to starter switch position
0.
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
The electronic immobilizer is
activated. Transmission
Shifting procedure
Gearshift pattern for transmission
0010
Park position
0009
Reverse gear
000B
Neutral position
000F
Drive position
Select a gear:
X
Switch on the ignition.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Move the gear selector lever to the
desired position. Steering wheel paddle shifters (for
recuperation)*
G
WARNING
The operating condition of the high-
voltage battery (e.g. not yet at normal
operating temperature or fully charged)
influences the braking effect of the
electric motor.
In overrun or braking mode, the motor's
braking effect may therefore be reduced or
may not be present at all.
As a result of the reduced engine braking
effect, you may cause an accident and
injure yourself or others. Transmission
77>> Controls.
* optional Z

Compensate for the reduced engine braking
effect by pressing the brake pedal
accordingly, as required.
Using the steering wheel paddle shifters,
you can increase or decrease the
recuperation in overrun phases.
Recuperation means that energy is
recovered while driving - the electric
motor functions as a generator. The kinetic
energy of the vehicle is converted into
electric power and stored in the high-
voltage battery. The more the recuperation
increases, the more the vehicle will be
decelerated.
In overrun phases, there are three levels of
recuperation:
R no recuperation (level 0, coasting)
R mid-level recuperation (level 1)
R high-level recuperation (level 2)
The amount of recuperation in overrun
mode is displayed in the power gauge
(Y page 79).
When you switch on the ignition, level 1 is
automatically preset. X
Decrease recuperation: Pull left
steering wheel paddle shifter 0002.
X Increase recuperation: Pull right
steering wheel paddle shifter 0003.Use the different levels 0 to 2 for
conditions as described below: Level 0 Driving without frequent
breaking. No sharp bends on
the road ahead.
Maximum kinetic energy
remains for the vehicle.
Level 1 Normal driving, standard
setting.
Level 2 Sporty driving.
The break pedal has to be
depressed less often, as the
deceleration due to
recuperation is higher than
in level 1.
The energy efficiency is
substantially higher than if
the vehicle is decelerated by
depressing the brake pedal.
At levels
1and 2the vehicle can be
steplessly decelerated by depressing the
brake pedal.
i Under certain circumstances, in
overrun phases recuperation does not
work as described above. This may be e. g
the case if the high-voltage battery is
already fully charged or has not reached
operating temperature. Driving tips
Driving on uphill grades G
WARNING
The hill-start assist system is not
designed to function as a parking brake and
does not prevent the vehicle from moving
when parked on an incline.
Always engage the parking brake in
addition to shifting to park position P.78
Transmission>> Controls.

!
When the hill‑start assist system stops
braking the vehicle, it can roll
backwards.
If you open the driver’s door, the
hill‑start assist system is deactivated
and a warning signal sounds.
Your vehicle has a hill‑start assist system.
On uphill grades the hill‑start assist
system maintains the pressure in the brake
system for approximately one second after
you have released the brake pedal.
Therefore, you can start off smoothly
without the vehicle moving immediately
after releasing the brake pedal.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Apply sufficient pressure to the
accelerator pedal to drive off.
On uphill grades with higher inclination,
the hill-start assist system will release
the pressure in the brake system after
approximately two seconds. A warning
signal sounds and the transmission
position indicator shows a flashing N in
order to warn you of the vehicle rolling
backwards.
X Press the brake pedal.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Apply sufficient pressure to the
accelerator pedal to drive off.
i The hill‑start assist system is inactive
if you start off with the parking brake
engaged. Instrument cluster
Charge level and power gauges
0002
Charge level gauge
0003 Power gauge
The gauges can be turned by approximately
90°.
The illumination for both gauges comes on
when you switch on the ignition and the
exterior lighting.
Charge level gauge !
Do not hang any objects on the charge
level gauge.
This could cause the charge level gauge
to be torn from its mountings and be
damaged.
The charge level gauge 0002displays charge
status of the high-voltage battery as a
percentage.
When the High-voltage Battery at Reserve Level message appears in the
multifunction display while the drive
system is in operation, the high-voltage
battery has reached the reserve level.
i If the charge level of the high-voltage
battery has dropped below 20 %, recharge
it at:
R an AC power socket (Y page 112)
R a private wall box (Y page 112)
R a public charging station
(Y page 114) Instrument cluster
79>> Controls. Z

Power gauge
G
WARNING
The operating condition of the high-
voltage battery (e.g. not yet at normal
operating temperature or fully charged)
influences the braking effect of the
electric motor.
In overrun or braking mode, the motor's
braking effect may therefore be reduced or
may not be present at all.
As a result of the reduced engine braking
effect, you may cause an accident and
injure yourself or others.
Compensate for the reduced engine braking
effect by pressing the brake pedal
accordingly, as required.
! Do not hang any objects on the power
gauge.
This could cause the power gauge to be
torn from its mountings and be damaged.
Power gauge 0003contains two segments:
R Section right of 0
Power gauge 0003indicates the current
power that the drive system delivers to
the rear wheels. 100 % correspond to
55 kW peak power.
R Section left of 0
When you release the accelerator pedal
or when you depress the brake pedal, the
electric motor operates as a generator.
Electric current is produced and stored
in the high-voltage battery. As long as
the high-voltage battery is being
charged, the electric motor simulates an
engine brake.
When the pointer of power gauge 0003is in
the "OFF “position, the vehicle is not ready
to drive, because:
R the drive system has not been started
R the gear selector lever has not been
moved to position Nor Pwhen starting
the drive system R
the charging cable is connected to the
vehicle
R there is not enough power from the high-
voltage battery
R a problem occured in the high-voltage
system
After the drive system has been started, the
pointer of power gauge 0003moves to
position 0.READY appears in the
multifunction display (Y page 82). The
vehicle is ready to drive. Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination
You can adjust the illumination of
R the switches and dials in the instrument
cluster
R the radio
R the climate control panel
R the charge level and power gauges
Five illumination levels are available. X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Switch on the parking lamps.
X To brighten or dim illumination: Press
button 0002on the instrument cluster
repeatedly until the desired setting is
reached.
The current setting is stored. 80
Instrument cluster>> Controls.

Control system
Introduction
The control system is activated when you
turn the key in the starter switch to
position 1. G
WARNING
Ad river’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should
select features and change settings in the
control system only vehicle at a standstill
or when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle is
covering adistance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second. Control lever
You can select the displays in the
multifunction display and change settings
in the control system with the control
lever. 0002
Control switch
Pressing up selects a menu.
0003
OK button
Confirming a selection.
Scrolling through stored messages
in the
Messages menu
002B
Control switch
Pressing down selects a menu.
Multifunction display
The multifunction display shows values and
settings as well as display messages.
X Activating the multifunction display:
Unlock the vehicle.
X Confirming messages: Press the OK
button on the control lever briefly
(Y page 81).
X Exiting menu: Press the control switch on
the control lever up or down until the
message Back appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly. Transmission position indicator
The transmission position indicator
0002
displays the current gear selector lever
position. Display Function
P
Park position
R
Reverse gear Control system
81>> Controls. Z

Display Function
N
Neutral
D
Drive
N (flashes)
There is a parking lock
malfunction.
X
Move the gear selector
leve rslowly from
position Pto position R
and back to position P.
If Nremains flashing in
the multifunctio ndisplay:
X Move the gear selector
lever to position P. When
leaving the vehicle,
apply the parking brake
to secure the vehicle
from rolling away.
X Contact an authorized
electric drive smart
center. 0 X
Move the gear selector
lever to park position P
or neutral position N.
X Turn the key to starter
switch position 2
(Y page 55) and hold it in
position until READY appears in the
multifunction display
(Y
page 82). READY indicator
READY appears for two seconds in the
multifunction display, if: R
the key is turned to starter switch
position 2
R there is no malfunction in the drive
system
The vehicle is ready to drive. Maximum available power
G
WARNING
When the indicator for the maximum
available power is not at its maximal
range, the power output is reduced
noticeably. Adapt your speed and driving
accordingly. Otherwise, you could cause an
accident. Exercise particular care when
passing or accelerating. The indicator for the maximum available
power of the drive system contains three
segments
0002. The number of dark segments
indicates power that is currently
available.
R Three segments: maximum power is
available.
R Two segments: Less than 66 % amount of
power is available.
R One segment: Less than 33 % amount of
power is available.
Under normal operating conditions the
indicator for the maximum power is at the
maximum range 0002.
The available amount of power can vary
from the the maximum range due to:
R very high or low outside temperatures
R very high power demand over along time
period
R very low charge level of the high-voltage
battery 82
Control system>> Controls.

By charging the high-voltage battery, the
reduced availability of power can be
improved (Y page 112). ECO indicator
ECO indicator
0002helps you to optimize
your driving style. The energy consumption
of your vehicle can be reduced and the
cruising range can be increased.
The calculated ECO value in percent
indicates if and how your driving style
differs from an ideal driving style (100 %).
This to provide you feedback to:
R your driving style when accelerating and
coasting
R the uniformity of your driving style
After aprolonged standstill of the vehicle,
ECO indicator display 0002always starts at
a value of 50 %.
The ECO-value is displayed:
R while driving
R if the key is in starter switch position
2. In place of the ECO display, battery charge
level 0002and charging time 0003appear , if:
R the high‑voltage battery is being
charged
R the key is in starter switch position 1. Charging mode display
When you switch off the ignition, you see
the display of the charging mode which is
currently set.
The charging mode is not changed after the
ignition has been switched off.
i If the multifunction display has
already gone out, you must turn the key to
starter switch position 1. Afterwards,
you can change the setting in the Charge and Depart menu (Y
page 86).
If you do not make a change, the last
selected entry is activated. If you have not
made any departure time settings in the
last 24 hours, the Instant Charge menu is
activated. Example illustration: Departure time selected
0002
Preset departure time
0003 Instant Charge menu
X To change the setting: press and hold the
control switch on the control lever up or
down until the desired mode is selected
in the multifunction display (Y page 81).
Additional information:
R Setting the departure time (Y page 86)
R Starting the charging process
immediately (Y page 88) Outside temperature
G
WARNING
The outside temperature display is not
designed as an ice-warning device and is
therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the Control system
83>> Controls.
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road surface is free of ice. The road may
still be icy, especially in wooded areas or
on bridges. Your vehicle could start to skid
if you do not adjust your driving style
accordingly.
Therefore ,always adjust your driving style
to the prevailing road and weather
conditions. Example illustration (U.S. vehicles)
i
Canada vehicles: The outside
temperature display shows °C instead
of °F .
The outside temperature display 0002
appears in the multifunction display
continuously.
Ac hange of the outside temperature will be
displayed with delay.
Freeze warning (Canada vehicles only) When the outside temperature falls below
3¥, the multifunction display makes you
aware of the fact that the road may be icy.
An additional freeze warning, i.e. an ice
crystal symbol 0002, in the multifunction
display flashes. After 60 seconds, the
freeze warning stops flashing but
continues to be displayed. When the
outside temperature rises above 3 ¥, the
freeze warning goes out. Ac
hange of the outside temperature 0003will
be displayed with delay. 84
Control system>> Controls.