2013 SMART FORTWO COUPE tow bar

1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt battery Charging ................................ 192
Indicator lamp ........................ 164
Notes ..................................... 190
Removing and installing ............192 A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) .............44
Indicator lamp ........................ 160
Accessory weight .......................... 137
Accidents Air bags .................................. 31
Address change .............................. 14
Air bags ....................................... 31
Children .................................. 31
Front, driver and passenger ......... 34
Front, passenger ....................... 34
Head-thorax ............................. 35
Knee bag .................................. 35
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ..................... 26, 39
Safety guidelines ......................33
SRS indicator lamp ...................162
Thorax-pelvi s.......................... 36
Window curtain ......................... 36
Air conditioning with climate
control
Air distribution ....................... 98
Air recirculation mode ............... 99
Air vents ................................. 97
Air volume ............................... 99
Control panel ............................ 97
Defrosting ............................... 99
Notes ...................................... 95
Rear window defroster ................99
Switching on/off ....................... 97
Temperature ............................. 97
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) .......................138
Air vents ...................................... 97
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Ambient lighting* .......................... 65
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .........213, 214 Antiglare, Interior rear view
mirror
......................................... 59
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ......................... 46
Anti-theft warning system ...........47
Electronic immobilizer ..............46
Interior motion sensor ...............47
Tow-away alarm ......................... 47
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest ........................................ 57
Aspect ratio (tires) .......................138
Audio system ................................. 91
Basic ...................................... 92
Navigation/multimedia ..............92
Automatic headlamp mode ................62
Automatic locking .......................... 51
AUX socket .................................... 93 B
Backrest see Seats
Backup lamp ................................. 174
Bar (air pressure unit) ...................138
Batteries .................................... 190
Battery Jump starting .......................... 193
Battery (key)
Replacing the transmitter
battery ................................... 171
Battery coolant ............................. 119
Bead (tire) .................................. 138
Brake fluid .................................. 121
Checking ................................ 121
Brake lamp .................................. 174
Brake pedal ................................... 76
Brakes ........................................ 142
Parking brake ........................... 75
Warning lamp .......................... 160
Bulbs
Fron t..................................... 173
Rear ...................................... 174
Replacing ............................... 1724
Index

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
G
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

Carry out the following steps within
30 seconds:
X If the value of the charg ecurrent is not
set to 8 A: set the value to 8 Aand confirm.
X Set the value of the charge current to
10 A and confirm.
X Set the value of the charge current to
8 A and confirm.
X Set the value of the charge current to
10 A and confirm.
X Press the encryption button on the
powerline adapter withi nthree minutes.
When the powerline adapter shows a
connection, the connection process was
successful.
i Observe the separate operating
instructions of the powerline adapter.
i Contact an authorized electric drive
smart center if you have any questions.
X Next, set the value of the charge current
to the desired value once again.
As soon as the vehicle establishes an
Internet connection, you can also use the
"Vehicle Homepage" at home during the
charging process. Changes you have made
via the "Vehicle Homepage" are adopted
after the charging process is complete.
This data transmission ends after
approximately three days. Charging at an AC power socket or a
private wallbox
Charging cable G
WARNING
The drive system is under high voltage.
Only use the charging cable that is
supplied with the vehicle or a wallbox
charging cable . Only use these charging
cables to charge the vehicle. Do not extend
a charging cable. Do not use a charging
cable if it is damaged. You could otherwise suffer an electric
shock and be seriously or even fatally
injured.
When charging at a private wallbox or
public charging station (level 2charging),
the charging cable is non-detachably
connected to the wallbox or charging
station.
Storing the charging cable You can store the charging cable in the
vehicle.
R
cabrio:
-in a box which is available as a
separate accessory (part number A 451
810 00 80).
- in the storage compartment in the
tailgate, if available (Y page 104).
In this case, you can not stow the roof
bars of the roof system there.
R coupé: in the storage compartment in the
tailgate, if available (Y page 104). Storage compartment in the tailgate
X
Hold charging cable connector 0003in your
left hand and power supply connector 0002
in your right hand.
X Lay spiral section 002Bof the cable into
the rear area of the storage compartment.
X Place the remainder of the charging
cable into the recesses in the storage
compartment as shown in the
illustration. 112
High-voltage battery>> Operation.

X
Remove the jumper cables from negative terminals 002Band 002Afirst.
X Remove the jumper cables from positive terminals 0002and 0003.
You can now switch on the headlamps.
X Remount the positive terminal cover.
X Have the 12-vol tbattery checked at the nearest authorized electric drive smart center.
i Please keep in mind that it will take quite some time to charge the 12-volt battery.
When you switch off the drive system after driving a short distance, you may not be able
to start it again.
Charge the 12-volt battery completely as soon as possible. Towing
About towing
This section offers information on towing
methods for breakdown situations and
emergency towing. Recommended towing method -
Breakdown situation
! To prevent damage during transport, do
not tie down the vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts — use only wheel straps
to position and hold down the vehicle.
Improper tie down on a flatbed carrier
truck or trailer can damage suspension
parts and body panels.
smart recommends that the vehicle be
transported with all wheels off the ground
using a flatbed carrier truck or
appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment.
Always have your vehicle transported:
R when the 0002warning lamp for the high-
voltage system lights up in the
instrument cluster
R when the Do not tow (away) message
appears in the instrument cluster
R when the multifunction display is
inoperative R
when one or several of the following
warning lamps light up:
-0001 Drive diagnostics (red)
- 0004 12‑Volt battery
0002 Power steering
R if the brake pedal already starts to
pulsate just after towing begins
R if you have to transport the vehicle over
long distances
X Switch off the tow‑away protection* and
interior motion sensor* (Y page 47). Emergency towing
When circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing method, the vehicle
may be towed with all wheels on the ground
using a strap or tow bar connected to
another vehicle. Only tow the vehicle as far
as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a
safe location where the recommended
towing method can be employed. 196
Towing>> Practical hints.
* optional

G
WARNING
If circumstances require towing the
vehicle with all wheels on the ground,
always tow with a tow bar if:
R the drive system will not run
R there is a malfunction in the brake
system
R there is a malfunction in the power
supply or in the vehicle’s electrical
system
At ow bar is necessary to adequately control
the towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, make sure the gear selector
lever is in neutral position Nand the
ignition is switched on. G
WARNING
With the drive system inactive, 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. Adapt your driving
accordingly.
! The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Otherwise, the electric drive or the
high-voltage system could be damaged.
! Do not tow other vehicles.
Otherwise, the drive system or
components of the high-voltage system
could be damaged.
! Do not tow the vehicle with the front
axle raised. Doing so may cause serious
damage to the brake system which is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
! Before towing the vehicle observe the
following instructions:
R Do not tow with sling-type equipment
attached to suspension parts. This may cause damage to the supports if towing
on a bumpy road.
R Towing the vehicle should only be done
using the properly installed towing
eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow
rope, or tow rod to the vehicle chassis,
frame, or suspension parts.
! Make sure the gear selector lever is in
neutral position Nwhile towing the
vehicle. Doing otherwise may result in
significant drive train damage.
! Towing the vehicle with a luggage
rack* mounted is not permissible. The
vehicle must not be towed by the luggage
rack*.
i If the 12-volt battery is disconnected
or discharged, the gear selector lever
will remain locked in park position P.
Contact an authorized electric drive
smart center for assistance or call
Roadside Assistance.
Towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt is located in the
passenger footwell under the carpet.
X
Unscrew the carpet holder in the
passenger footwell (Y page 154).
X Lift the carpet. X
Take out towing eye bolt 0002. Towing
197>> Practical hints.
* optional Z

Installing towing eye bolt
The towing eye bolt can be screwed into
threaded holes which are located behind
covers on the front and rear bumper.
Front cover
Rear covers
X
Remove respective cover 0002or0003 using
a suitable object to reveal the threaded
hole for the towing eye bolt.
X Screw towing eye bolt in clockwise to its
stop and tighten with a suitable object. G
WARNING
For safety reasons, recovery or lashing
down of the vehicle by means of the towing
eye is not allowed. Failure to observe this
could result in the towing eye being ripped
out of its mounting and people being
injured. Towing the vehicle X
Engage the parking brake.
X Connect the strap or tow bar to the towing
eye.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
pressed.
X Move the gear selector lever to neutral
position N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Switch on the hazard warning flasher.
X Release the parking brake.
Wait for at least 2 minutes after the vehicle
has been towed until start working on the
vehicle. Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve
to switch off malfunctioning power
circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and
systems secured by that fuse will stop
operating. G
WARNING
Only use fuses approved by smart with the
specified amperage for the system in
question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse this may cause an
overload leading to a fire, and/or cause
damage to electrical components and/or
systems. Contact an authorized electric
drive smart center if you encounter any
electrical problems.
! A blown fuse must be replaced by an
appropriate spare fuse (recognizable by
its color or the fuse rating given on the
fuse) of the amperage recommended in
the fuse chart. Any smart center will be
glad to advise you on this subject. 198
Fuses>> Practical hints.