2015 SMART FORTWO COUPE low beam

Reactivating (USA only):
X Switch off the ignition.
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Switch on the high-beam flasher and
press button #on the key simultane-
ously.
An acoustic signal sounds.
The daytime running lamp mode is reac-
tivated. Combination switch (high beam, high
beam flasher and turn signals)
X Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
High‑beam headlamps and high-beam
flasher X
Make sure the low‑beam headlamps are
switched on (Y page 64).
X Switching on: Push the combination
switch to position 1.
The high‑beam headlamps come on.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
K in the instrument cluster comes on.
X Switching off: Pull the combination
switch in direction of arrow ;to its
original position.
The high‑beam headlamps go out.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
K in the instrument cluster goes out.
X High-beam flasher: Pull the combination
switch briefly in direction of arrow ;.Turn signals
:
Turn signals, right
; Turn signals, left
X Switching on: Push the combination
switch in direction of arrow :or;.
The corresponding turn signals flash.
The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp # or! in the instrument
cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets automat-
ically after major steering wheel move-
ment.
i To signal minor directional changes
such as changing lanes, push the combi-
nation switch only to the point of resist-
ance and release. The corresponding turn signals will flash three times. Coming home function
The interior lamps come on and then go out
again after 12 seconds every time when you lock or unlock the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle X
Remove the key from the starter switch.
X Exit the vehicle.
X Press button *on the key.
The vehicle is locked.
The interior lamps come on and then go
out again after 12 seconds. 66
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When returning to the vehicle
X
Press button #on the key either once or
twice.
The vehicle is either selectively or
globally unlocked.
The interior lamps come on and then go
out again after 12 seconds. Ambient lighting*
The ambient lighting illuminates the
vehicle interior with 6 LEDs when the low- beam headlamps are switched on. The LEDs
can be dimmed.
The LEDS are located
R in the overhead control panel
R in the door pockets, driver’s and
passenger side
R in the storage trays to the left and right
of the steering wheel
In addition to the ambient lighting, the
footwells on the driver’s and passenger
side are also illuminated by separate
lamps.
i When you open a door, the interior
lighting comes on and the brightness of
lamps in the footwells increases. X
Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Switch on the parking lamps.
X To brighten or dim ambient lighting:
Press button :on the instrument cluster repeatedly until the desired setting is
reached.
The current setting is stored.
i When adjusting the ambient lighting,
the illumination level for instrument
cluster is also changed (Y page 82). Front fog lamps
G
WARNING
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
In low ambient lighting or foggy condi-
tions, only switch from position Ãto
L with the vehicle at a standstill in a
safe location. Switching from ÃtoL
will briefly switch off the headlamps.
Doing so while driving in low ambient
lighting conditions may result in an acci- dent.
i Fog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and/or the low‑beam headlamps on.
Fog lamps should only be used in con-
junction with low‑beam headlamps. Con- sult your State or Province Motor Vehicle
Regulations regarding permissible
lamp operation.
i Vehicle with rain-light sensor*:
Fog lamps cannot be switched on manually
with the exterior lamp switch in posi-
tion Ã. To switch on the fog lamps,
turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L first. Lighting
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X
Make sure the parking lamps or the
low‑beam headlamps are switched on.
X Switching on: Press switch:.
The front fog lamps come on.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes
on.
X Switching off: Press switch:once
more.
The front fog lamps go out.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out. Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the key removed
from the starter switch. X
Switching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch :.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.
X Switching off: Press hazard warning
flasher switch :once more. Interior lighting
The interior lamp comes on for a period of
time when you open the doors, or lock or
unlock the vehicle with the key.
It goes out
R immediately after switching off the
ignition with all doors closed
R after 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened R
after 15 seconds if all doors are closed
R after 10 minutes if at least one door is
open
The rocker switch can be set to three dif-
ferent positions. :
Interior lamp
; Off
= Switching on the automatic control
? Continuous operation
Automatic control X
Set the rocker switch to position =.
The interior lamp comes on for a period
of time.
Switching off X
Set the rocker switch to position ;.
The interior lamp is permanently
switched off.
Continuous operation X
Set the rocker switch to position ?.
The interior lamp is permanently
switched on.
! When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
interior lamp is not set to continuous
operation and none of the doors is left
open for a long period of time.
Doing otherwise could result in a dis-
charged battery. 68
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For more information on coolant tempera-
ture warning lamp (Y page 172).Driving abroad
Abroad, there is an extensive smart service network at your disposal. If you plan to
drive into areas which are not listed in the
index of your smart center directory, you
should request pertinent information from an authorized electric drive smart center.
Keep in mind, however, that due to the tech-
nical requirements of the smart fortwo
electric drive and its high-voltage power
systems, the vehicle should be serviced
only at an authorized electric drive smart
center.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in for-
eign countries, please be aware that:
R Service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available.
R The AC power sockets in some countries,
especially overseas, require different
plugs on the charging cable.
R Charging stations may not be available. Symmetrical low beams
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. Vehicle care
Care tips
Regular and proper care will help to main-
tain the value of your vehicle. The best way to protect your vehicle from harmful envi- ronmental influences is to wash it and use
protective treatments regularly.
smart recommends that you care for the
paintwork at least twice a year (e.g. in the
spring and autumn). G
WARNING
Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the par-
ticular container. Always open your vehi-
cle’s doors or windows when cleaning the
inside.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not
designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Always lock away cleaning products and
keep them out of reach of children.
! Follow the care tips. Wash your vehicle
preferably by hand.
While in operation or even while parked,
your vehicle is subjected to varying exter-
nal influences, which left unchecked can
attack the paint as well as the vehicle
underbody and lead to permanent damage.
Such damage is caused not only by extreme
and varying climatic conditions, but also
by:
R Air pollution
R Road salt
R Tar
R Gravel and stone chipping
To avoid paint damage, you should imme-
diately remove:
R Insects
R Bird droppings
R Tree sap, etc.
R Grease and oil
R Brake fluid
R Coolant
R Fuel
R Tar spots
! Failure to remove such dirt immedi-
ately can cause damage to the paint or the Vehicle care
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Vehicle
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions #
The red 12-V-
battery indica-
tor lamp illu-
minates while
driving or does
not go out after
the drive sys-
tem is started. The 12-V-battery is not being charged.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.
X Do not continue to drive.
X Switch off the drive system.
X Engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.
X Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized electric drive
smart center. N
The yellow
high-voltage
battery warn-
ing lamp comes
on while driv-
ing. There may be a malfunction in the high-voltage system.
Contact an authorized electric drive smart center immediately
and have the high-voltage system checked. K
The high‑beam
headlamp indi-
cator lamp does
not illuminate
when the
high‑beam
headlamps are
switched on or
when using the
high‑beam
flasher. The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp has failed.
X Have the high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp checked at an
authorized electric drive smart center. M
The low‑beam
headlamp indi-
cator lamp does
not illuminate
when the
low‑beam head-
lamps are
switched on. The low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp has failed.
X Have the low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp checked at an
authorized electric drive smart center. What to do if ...
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Overview bulbs
Front lamps
Headlamp Type
:
Low‑beam headlamp
H7 (55 W)
; High‑beam headlamp
H7 (55 W)
= Parking and side marker lamp
WY 5 W
? Turn signal lamp
2357 A Front fog lamp* Type
:
Front fog lamp
H 11 Side turn signal lamp Type
:
Side turn signal lamp
WY 5 W 180
Replacing bulbs>> Practical hints.
* optional

Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
$ (Ypage 64).
X Switch off the ignition.
X Open the service flap (Y page 123).Left headlamp, (right headlamp in reverse)
Parking and side marker lamp bulb X
Removing:
Driver’s side: Turn bulb socket ?toward
the outside.
Passenger side: Turn bulb socket ?
toward the outside.
X Pull bulb socket ?out of the headlamp
housing.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket ?.
X Installing: Insert the new bulb into bulb
socket ?.
X Insert bulb socket ?into the headlamp
housing.
X Driver side: Turn bulb socket ?toward
the inside.
Passenger side: Turn bulb socket ?
toward the inside.
Low‑beam headlamp bulb X
Removing: Take off low‑beam headlamp
cover =.
X Detach the electrical connector. X
Bend the retainer spring end down and
forward until it unclips. Fold the
retainer spring back.
X Pull the bulb out of the headlamp hous-
ing.
X Installing: Insert the new bulb into the
headlamp housing.
X Fold the retainer spring forward.
X Bend the retainer spring end forward
then up and back to clip in.
X Attach the electrical connector.
X Reinstall low‑beam headlamp cover =.
High‑beam headlamp bulb X
Removing: Take off high‑beam headlamp
cover ;.
X Detach the electrical connector.
X Tilt the bulb socket down and pull it out.
X Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
X Installing: Insert the new bulb into the
bulb socket.
X Fit the bulb so that the retaining lug of
the base plate is pointing up.
X Press the bulb into the bulb socket until
it is fully engaged.
X Attach the electrical connector.
X Reinstall high‑beam headlamp cover ;.
Front turn signal lamp bulb X
Removing: Turn bulb socket :counter-
clockwise by a quarter of turn and pull it out of the headlamp housing.
X Press gently onto the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket :.
X Installing: Insert the new bulb into bulb
socket :.
X Press gently onto the bulb and turn it
clockwise.
X Insert bulb socket :into the headlamp
housing. 182
Replacing bulbs>> Practical hints.

No. Accessory/Component Amperage Color
E
CPC, shifter, brake force booster vacuum
pump 7.5 A Brown
F
Coolant pumps 1 and 2, high-voltage battery 15 A Blue
G
ESP
®
control unit 25 A Neutral
H
Exterior lamp switch, turn signal lamp
switch, cockpit switch module, on-board
diagnostics socket, exterior rear view mir-
ror heating, anti-theft warning system,
rain-light sensor, charge level and power
gauges, central locking system, instrument
cluster, Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), brake and turn signal lamps (left and right) 10 A Red
I
— — —
J
— — —
K
Safety circuit high-voltage battery 15 A Blue
L
— — —
M
Rear window wiper (coupé only) 15 A Blue
N
ESP
®
control unit, EPS control unit, restraint
systems 10 A Red
O
Electric drive components, engine control
unit, transmission control unit, on-board
diagnostics socket, sound generator 7.5 A Brown
P
Air conditioning system, exterior rear view
mirror adjustment, washer pump, audio, seat
heating, wiper switch, cruise control, soft
top switch (cabriolet only), backup lamp 10 A Red
Q
Auxiliary power outlet 15 A Blue
R
Left low‑beam headlamp 7.5 A Brown
S
Right low‑beam headlamp 7.5 A Brown
T
— — —
U
Right high‑beam headlamp 7.5 A Brown
V
Left high‑beam headlamp 7.5 A Brown
W
Electric drive components 7.5 A Brown Fuses
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