2015 SMART FORTWO COUPE brake light

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

License plate lamps
....................... 181
Lighting ...................................... 64
Ambient lighting* .....................67
Coming home function ................ 66
Daytime running lamp mode ......... 65
Exterior .................................. 64
Interior .................................. 68
Loading
see Vehicle loading
Locking the vehicle ........................ 52
Manually ................................. 177
Loss of
Key ........................................ 176
Service and Warranty Informa-
tion booklet ............................ 212
Low-beam headlamps ................. 64, 180
Exterior lamp switch .................. 64
Indicator lamp ......................... 171
Switching on ............................ 64 M
Maintenance .................................. 14
Manual headlamp mode (Low-beam
headlamps) ................................... 64
Maximum load rating (tires) ............ 144
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ....... 144
Maximum permissible tire infla-
tion pressure ............................... 144
Mirrors
Exterior rear view mirrors .......... 61
Interior rear view mirror ............ 61 N
Normal occupant weight ................. 145
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) .......................................... 215 O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant Classifica-
tion System)
Occupant distribution ................... 145
Occupant safety
Air bags .................................. 33
Children and air bags ................ 33
Children in the vehicle .............. 42 Infant and child restraint sys-
tems ....................................... 42
Introduction ............................ 30
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 39
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ......................... 39
Seat belts ............................ 31, 35
SRS indicator lamp, malfunction
.169
OCS (Occupant Classification Sys-
tem) ............................................ 39
Self-test ................................. 41
On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD) ... 213
Online access .............................. 120
Operating range ............................. 14
Operating safety ............................ 16
Outside temperature display ............ 87
Overhead control panel ................... 28 P
Paintwork care ............................. 157
Panic alarm .................................. 45
Parcel nets ............................ 104, 107
Parking ........................................ 77
Parking brake ................................ 77
Parking lamps .............................. 180
Parts service ...............................2 12
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger front air bag ...................36
Passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp ............................. 28, 36, 175
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Passenger seat .............................. .59
Pedals ....................................... .147
Power assistance .......................... 147
Power gauge .................................. 81
Power outlet ................................. 110
Power washer ................................ 156
Practical hints
Display messages ..................... 161
Flat tire ................................. 187
Fuses ..................................... 205
Jump starting .......................... 200 8
Index

Snow chains ...........................
.146
Speed rating ................ 141, 145, 151
Storing .................................. 138
Temperature ......................1 29, 139
Terminology ........................... .143
Tire Identification Number .. 142, 145
Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem (TPMS) .............................. 130
Traction ..................... 138, 145, 150
Tread ..................................... 145
Tread depth ....................... 137, 146
Treadwear indicators .......... 137, 146
Vehicle maximum load on ........... 146
Wheel change ........................... 195
Winter tires ......................1 46, 216
Top tether
see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ........................... 145
Tow-away alarm .............................49
Towing ....................................... 203
Traction ................................ 145, 150
Transmission
Driving tips ............................. 81
Hill-start assist system .............. 81
Shifting procedure .................... 79
Transmission position indicator ...... 84
Transmitting power values .............. 213
Traveling abroad .......................... 153
Tread (tires) ................................ 145
Tread depth (tires) .................. 137, 146
Treadwear indicators (tires) ..... 137, 146
Turn signal lamps .........................1 80
Turn signals ................................. 66
Indicator lamps ....................... 172
Turning off the engine .................... 79U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .............................. 138, 146
Unlocking the vehicle ..................... 52
Manually ................................. 177
USB socket .................................... 96 V
Vehicle Bulbs .................................... .179 Care ...................................... 153
Data acquisition ....................... 19
Identification Number (VIN) ....... 215
Locking/unlocking .................... 52
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety ....................... 16
Towing ................................... 203
Unlocking/locking manually ....... 177
Vehicle Homepage
Data protection ........................ 121
Functions ............................... 121
General information .................1 20
Internet connection .................. 122
Personal area .......................... 121
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 215
Vehicle lighting ........................... .64
Vehicle loading
Instructions ............................ 108
Load limit .............................. 134
Roof rack ................................ 108
Terminology ............................ 143
Vehicle maximum load on the tire .... 146
Vehicle specification ................... 215
Vehicle washing
see Vehicle care W
Warning signals Brake pads .............................. 177
Door ...................................... 176
Lighting ................................. 176
Parking .................................. 177
Parking brake .......................... 176
Seat belt reminder system .... 168, 176
Warranty coverage ......................... 212
Warranty information ......................13
Washer fluid
Mixing ratio ........................... 218
Refilling ................................ 126
Wiping .................................... 70
Washer jet nozzles .........................187
Washing the vehicle ......................153
Wheel change ...............................1 95
Wheels, sizes ............................... 216
Wheels, Tires and .......................... 127 Index
11

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
be exploited in a reckless or dangerous 46
Driving safety systems>> Safety.
* optional

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 driv-
ing. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehi-
cle.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined posi-
tion 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 possi-
ble 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 appro-
priately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For addi-
tional 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 occu-
pants in an accident. Seat adjustment
:
Seat backrest tilt
; Seat fore and aft adjustment
Seat backrest tilt X
Adjusting: Sit down on the front seat.
X Pull adjustment lever :upwards and
adjust the seat backrest until your arms
are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel. 58
Seats>> Controls.

R
you can move your legs freely
R you can depress the brake and accel-
erator pedal safely.
X Make sure the seat belt is fastened prop-
erly (Y page 62). 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 opera-
tion of the vehicle.
i If you drive in countries where vehi-
cles 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 cen-
ter. Exterior lamp switch
$
Lamps off
Daytime running lamp mode*
T Parking lamps
L Low‑beam headlamps or high‑beam
headlamps
à 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 T.
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 L.
The low‑beam headlamps come on.
The low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
M 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 posi-
tion Ã, the headlamps will not be auto-
matically switched on under foggy condi-
tions. 64
Lighting>> Controls.
* optional

Windshield wipers
Switching windshield wipers on and off
Example illustration coupé
X Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Switching on: Turn the wiper switch to
position 2or3, depending on the
intensity of the rain.
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry. Dust that
accumulates on a windshield might
scratch the glass and/or damage the
wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry
windshield. If it is necessary to operate the windshield wipers in dry weather
conditions, always operate the wind-
shield wipers with windshield washer
fluid.
! If anything blocks the windshield wip-
ers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off
immediately.
For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a
safe location and
R -
remove the key from the starter
switch
- engage the parking brake
before attempting to remove any
blockage.
R Remove blockage.
R Turn the windshield wipers on again.
X Switching off: Turn the wiper switch to
position g. Intermittent wiping
Only switch on intermittent wiping under
wet weather conditions or in the presence
of precipitation.
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*: When you select intermittent wiping, the sensor is
activated. The sensor automatically sets a
suitable wiping interval depending on thewetness of the sensor surface.
! Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
Do not leave windshield wipers in inter-
mittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during wind-
shield cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayedon the windshield, and windshield wip-
ers may be damaged as a result.
! Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt
on the surface of the sensor or optical
effects may cause the windshield wipers
to wipe in an undesired fashion. This
could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield. You
should therefore switch off the wind-
shield wipers when weather conditions
are dry.
X Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Activating intermittent wiping: Turn the
wiper switch to position 1.
After the initial wipe, pauses between
wipes are automatically controlled
depending on the vehicle speed and by the
rain-light sensor*.
X Deactivating intermittent wiping: Turn
the wiper switch to position g. Windshield wipers
69>> Controls.
* optional Z