2015 SMART FORTWO COUPE ABS

1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt battery Charging ................................ 199
Indicator lamp ........................ .171
Notes ..................................... 197
Removing and installing ............ 199 A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 46
Indicator lamp .........................1 67
Accessory weight .......................... 143
Accidents
Air bags .................................. 33
Acoustic Vehicle Indication* ........... 48
Address change .............................. 15
Air bags ....................................... 33
Children .................................. 33
Front, driver and passenger ......... 36
Front, passenger ....................... 36
Head-thorax ............................. 37
Knee bag .................................. 36
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ..................... 28, 41
Safety guidelines ...................... 35
SRS indicator lamp ...................1 69
Thorax-pelvis ........................... 37
Window curtain ......................... 37
Air conditioning with climate con-
trol
Air distribution ...................... 102
Air recirculation mode .............1 03
Air vents ................................ 101
Air volume .............................. 102
Control panel .......................... 101
Defrosting .............................. 103
Notes ...................................... 99
Rear window defroster ............... 103
Switching on/off ...................... 101
Temperature ............................ 101
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ...................... 144
Air vents .................................... .101
Alarm system
see Anti-theft systems
Ambient lighting* .......................... 67 Anti-theft systems
.........................48
Anti-theft warning system ........... 49
Electronic immobilizer .............. 48
Interior motion sensor ............... 49
Tow-away alarm .........................49
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 219
Antiglare, Interior rear view mir-
ror .............................................. 61
Antilock Brake System
see ABS
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest ........................................ 59
Aspect ratio (tires) ....................... 144
Audio system .................................95
Basic ...................................... 96
Navigation/multimedia .............. 96
Automatic headlamp mode ................64
Automatic locking .......................... 53
AUX socket .................................... 96 B
Backrest see Seats
Backup lamp .................................1 81
Bar (air pressure unit) ...................144
Batteries ....................................1 97
Battery
Jump starting .......................... 200
Battery (key)
Replacing the transmitter bat-
tery ....................................... 178
Battery coolant ............................ 125
Bead (tire) .................................. 144
Brake fluid .................................. 127
Checking ................................ 127
Brake lamp ................................... 181
Brake pedal ................................... 78
Brakes ........................................ 148
Parking brake ........................... 77
Warning lamp ........................... 167
Bulbs
Front .................................... .180
Rear ...................................... 181
Replacing .............................. .179 4
Index

Driving and parking
Safety notes ............................. 76
Driving safety systems .................... 46
ABS ....................................... .46
ESP ®
....................................... 47
Hydraulic brake assistant ........... 47 E
ECO indicator ............................... 86
Electrical system
Improper work on or modifica-
tions ....................................... 16
Power outlet ............................ 110
Electronic immobilizer .................. 48
Electronic Power Steering
see EPS
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emergency, in case of
Hazard warning flashe r.......... 48, 68
Roadside Assistance ................... 15
Emission control
Information label ..................... 214
System warranties ...................... 13
Engine
Electronics ............................. 212
Starting .................................. 76
Turning off .............................. 79
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Warning lamp .......................... 170
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) ... 47
Warning lamp .......................... 170
ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) ... 33
Safety guidelines ...................... 35
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 64
Exterior lighting
Overview ................................ 180
Exterior rear view mirrors .............. 61F
Flat tire ..................................... 187
Fluids
Capacities .............................. 218
Fog lamps ................................ 67, 180 Front air bags
see Air bags
Front compartment ........................ 123
Front lamps
Overview ................................ 180
Fuse chart ................................... 208
Fuses ......................................... 205 G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...... 144
Global locking/unlocking ................ 53
Glove box .................................... 106
Gross Axle Weight Rating
see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............. 144
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .. 144 H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hazard warning flasher .................... 68
Head-thorax air bags ...................... 37
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 64
Daytime running lamp mode ......... 65
High-beam flasher ..................... 66
High-beam headlamps ................. 66
Low-beam headlamps .................. 64
Switch ..................................... 64
Heated exterior rear view mirrors ..... 61
Height adjustment
Seats ...................................... 59
High-beam flasher ......................... 66
High-beam headlamps ................ 66, 180
Indicator lamp ......................... 171
High-mounted brake lamp ............... 181
High-voltage battery
Battery care ............................ 113
Charge level gauge ..................... 81
Charging (AC power socket )......... 114
Charging (control system) ........... 92
Charging (private wallbox) ......... 115 6
Index

Charging (public charging sta-
tion) ...................................... 117
Charging cable ........................ 115
Charging cable warming ............ 114
Cruise range ........................... 113
Discharged battery ................... 113
Displaying available power ......... 85
ECO indicator ........................... 86
Energy consumption .................. 113
Intelligent charging manage-
ment ...................................... 123
Introduction ............................ 112
Notes ..................................... 198
Outside temperatures ................ 113
Overvoltage protection .............. 114
Problems with the charging
process .................................. 120
READY indicator ........................ 87
Terms of use ............................ 114
Warning label (wheel change) ...... 196
Warning lamp ........................... 171
High-voltage disconnect device ........ 18
Hill-start assist system .................. 81
Hydraulic brake assistant ................ 47
Hydroplaning ............................... 150 I
Identification labels .................... 214
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) .......................................... 215
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle ......................... 54
Instrument cluster .....................23, 25
Illumination ............................ 82
Lamps, indicator and warning ..... 166
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Intelligent charging management
High-voltage battery ................ 123
Interior motion sensor .................... 49
Interior rear view mirror ................ 61Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Rear window wiper ..................... 70
Windshield wipers ..................... 69
Internet connection
Via mobile service module ......... 122
Via powerline .......................... 122 J
Jump-starting ............................. 200 K
Key ............................................. 52
Loss of ................................... 176
Replacing the transmitter bat-
tery ....................................... 178
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ......... 144
Knee bag ...................................... 36 L
Labels ........................................ 214
Emission control information ..... 214
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch .................. 64
Switching on/off ....................... 64
Lamps, indicator and warning
12-volt-battery ........................ 171
ABS ........................................ 167
Brakes ................................... 167
Coolant temperature ................. 172
Drive diagnostics .................... 173
EPS ........................................ 170
ESP ®
...................................... 170
Fog lamps ................................ 67
High-beam headlamps ................ 171
High-voltage battery ................. 171
Low tire pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale ...................... 173
Low-beam headlamps ................. 171
Overview (kilometers) ................ 26
Overview (miles) ....................... 24
Passenger front air bag off .... 36, 175
Seat belt telltale ..................... 168
SRS ........................................ 169
Turn signals ............................ 172 Index
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Indicator and warning lamps
Function Page
: M
Low‑beam head-
lamp indicator
lamp 64,
171 ; #
Left turn signal
indicator lamp 66,
172 = ÷
ESP®
warning lamp 170
? !
Right turn signal
indicator lamp 66,
172 A
D
EPS warning lamp 170
B þ
Drive diagnostics
indicator lamp 173
C ò
ABS indicator lamp 167
D $
Brake warning lamp 167
E þ
Drive diagnostics
warning lamp 173 Function Page
F ?
Coolant tempera-
ture warning lamp 172
G N
High-voltage bat-
tery warning lamp 171
H #
12-volt battery
indicator lamp 171
I 6
SRS indicator lamp 169
J 7
Seat belt telltale 168
K
h
Combination low
tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction tell-
tale* 173
L K
High‑beam head-
lamp indicator
lamp 66,
171 24
Instrument cluster (miles)>> At a glance.
* optional

Indicator and warning lamps
Function Page
: M
Low‑beam head-
lamp indicator
lamp 64,
171 ; #
Left turn signal
indicator lamp 66,
172 = ÷
ESP®
warning lamp 170
? !
Right turn signal
indicator lamp 66,
172 A
D
EPS warning lamp 170
B þ
Drive diagnostics
indicator lamp 173
C !
ABS indicator lamp 167
D J
Brake warning lamp 167
E þ
Drive diagnostics
warning lamp 173 Function Page
F ?
Coolant tempera-
ture warning lamp 172
G N
High-voltage bat-
tery warning lamp 171
H #
12-volt battery
indicator lamp 171
I 6
SRS indicator lamp 169
J 7
Seat belt telltale 168
K
h
Combination low
tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction tell-
tale* 173
L K
High‑beam head-
lamp indicator
lamp 66,
171 26
Instrument cluster (kilometers)>> At a glance.
* optional

seats, always follow the child seat man-
ufacturer’s instructions. Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and seat belt force limiters
The seat belts are equipped with Emer-
gency Tensioning Devices and seat belt
force limiters.
Emergency Tensioning Devices are
designed to activate in the following
cases:
R in frontal or rear-end impacts exceed-
ing the system deployment threshold
R if the restraint systems are operational
and functioning correctly
R in collisions with high vehicle decel-
eration/acceleration in the longitudi-
nal direction, e.g. a head-on collision
R on passenger side when the seat is occu-
pied and the seat belt is fastened
R independently of the front air bags
When activated, Emergency Tensioning
Devices remove slack from the seat belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more
snugly against the body. Seat belt force
limiters, when activated, reduce the force
exerted by the seat belts on occupants dur-
ing a crash.
When the emergency tensioning device is
triggered, the SRS indicator lamp 6in
the instrument cluster illuminates, see
“SRS indicator lamp” (Y page 169).G
WARNING
Once they have been triggered, Emergency
Tensioning Devices will no longer function properly and must be replaced. smart rec-
ommends that you visit a qualified work-
shop to have this done. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-tems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Comply with safety regulations when dis-
posing of Emergency Tensioning Devices. These regulations are available at any
smart center.
The belt force limiter is designed to oper- ate in unison with the front air bag, which
absorbs a portion of the seat belt’s decel-
erating forces, distributing the load over
a larger area.
In the event of a head-on or rear-end col-
lision, the emergency tensioning device is
activated if the vehicle is decelerated or
accelerated sufficiently in the longitudi- nal direction at the start of impact with theignition switched on. Air bags
Air bags can reduce the severity of inju-
ries in serious collisions, e.g. in a head-
on collision or a side impact. G
WARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the poten- tial of injury in certain frontal impacts
(front air bags and knee bags), or side
impacts (head-thorax air bags, window
curtain air bags and thorax-pelvis air
bags) which may cause significant inju-
ries. However, no system available today
can completely eliminate injuries and
fatalities.
The deployment of the air bags temporarily
releases a small amount of dust from the air
bags. This dust is neither injurious to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the
vehicle. The dust might cause some tempo-
rary breathing difficulty for people with
asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid
this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any
breathing difficulty but cannot get out of
the vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door. G
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury when the front
air bags inflate, it is very important for Occupant safety
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Driving safety systems
Introduction
G
WARNING
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
R Excessive speed, especially in turns
R Wet and slippery road surfaces
R Following another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in
this section cannot reduce these risks or
prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle.
Always adapt your driving style to the pre- vailing road and weather and traffic con-
ditions and keep a safe distance to other
road users and objects on the street.
i In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of the ABS, the hydraulic
brake assistant, and the ESP ®
is only ach-
ieved with winter tires (Y page 146) or
snow chains* as required. Antilock Brake System (ABS)
G
WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm,
steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pump- ing the brake pedal defeats the purpose of
the ABS and significantly reduces braking
effectiveness.
The Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) regulates
the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock during braking. This allows you to
maintain the ability to steer your vehicle.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will
respond even to light brake pressure.
The ABS indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster (Y page 24) comes on when you
switch on the ignition. It goes out when the drive system is active. Braking At the instant one of the wheels is about to
lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the
brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is
regulating the brake pressure.
X Keep firm and steady pressure on the
brake pedal while experiencing the pul-
sation.
Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure
yields the advantages provided by the ABS,
namely braking power and the ability to
steer the vehicle.
A pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-
tion of hazardous road conditions and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving.
Emergency brake maneuver X
Keep continuous full pressure on the
brake pedal. G
WARNING
When the ABS is malfunctioning, the
hydraulic brake assistant and the ESP ®
are
also switched off.
When the ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing
steering capability and extending the
braking distance. G
WARNING
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the
vehicle brakes and tires or the traction
afforded. The ABS cannot prevent acci-
dents, including those resulting from
excessive speed in turns, following
another vehicle too closely, or hydroplan-
ing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful
driver can prevent accidents. The capabil- ities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never
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assistant automatically provides full
brake boost, thereby potentially reducing
the braking distance.
X Apply continuous full braking pressure
until the emergency braking situation is
over.
The ABS will prevent the wheels from
locking.
When you release the brake pedal, the
brakes function again as normal. The
hydraulic brake assistant is then deacti-
vated. G
WARNING
When the hydraulic brake assistant is mal-
functioning, the brake system is still func- tioning normally, but without the addi-
tional brake boost that would normally be
provided during an emergency braking
maneuver. Therefore, the braking distance
may increase. G
WARNING
The hydraulic brake assistant cannot pre-
vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking
efficiency beyond that afforded by the con-
dition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. The hydraulic brake
assistant cannot prevent accidents,
including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, following another vehicle
too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent
accidents. The capabilities of a hydraulic
brake assistant equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dan-
gerous manner which could jeopardize the
user’s safety or the safety of others. Activating the hazard warning flasher
after an emergency braking maneuver
If you bring the vehicle to a complete stop
by strongly braking at a speed of more than
43 mph (70 km/h), the hazard warning
flasher comes on automatically as soon as the vehicle is at a standstill. The hazard
warning flasher will remain on until it is
switched off using the hazard warning
flasher switch (Y
page 68) or until the
speed of the vehicle has exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h). Acoustic Vehicle Indication*
Vehicles with electric motors develop con-
siderably lower driving noises than vehi-
cles with combustion engines. Therefore
your vehicle in traffic might not be acous-
tically noticed by other road users in cer- tain situations.
In order to avoid this, a built-in sound
generator emits a certain noise (Acoustic
Vehicle Indication) within a speed range
between 0 to 20 mph (30 km/h). Thus, other
road users, especially pedestrians and
bicycle riders can notice your vehicle bet-
ter. Acoustic Vehicle Indication can also
be heard inside of the vehicle.
The volume of Acoustic Vehicle Indication depends on the current engine speed (rpm).The stronger you accelerate, the louder thenoise. At speed of more than 20 mph 30 km/h
the noise is switched off. From this speed
on the natural noises of the vehicle are
sufficient so that other road users can
notice the vehicle on time. Anti-theft systems
Electronic immobilizer
The electronic immobilizer prevents
unauthorized persons from starting your
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle. The drive
system can be switched on by anyone with a
key that is left inside the vehicle. 48
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