2015 SMART FORTWO COUPE tow

appears in the multifunction display
(Y
page 87).
The pointer of the power gauge moves
from "OFF“ to "0“ (Y page 81).Driving
i The vehicle has a crawler function. The
vehicle moves forward when the brake
pedal is released.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Move the gear selector lever to drive
position D.
D
D appears in the transmission position
indicator.
X Release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves forward.
X Depress the accelerator pedal smoothly.
The vehicle accelerates. Reversing the vehicle
! Shift the transmission into reverse
gear Ronly when the vehicle is stopped
in order to avoid damaging the trans-
mission.
You can drive in reverse gear at a speed
of up to 9 mph (15 km/h).
i The vehicle has a crawler function.
Thevehicle moves forward when the
brakepedal is released.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Move the gear selector lever to reverse
gear R.
R R appears in the transmission position
indicator.
X Release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves forward.
X Depress the accelerator pedal smoothly.
The vehicle accelerates. Parking
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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. G
WARNING
Vehicle movement can cause serious per-
sonal injury. Therefore, always do the fol-
lowing before exiting and leaving the
vehicle: R Keep right foot on the brake pedal.
R Engage the parking brake.
R Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
R Slowly release the brake pedal.
R When parked on an incline, always turn
the front wheels towards the curb.
R Turn the key to starter switch position 0
and remove the key from the starter
switch.
R Take the key with you and lock the vehicle
when leaving.
X Properly stop and park the vehicle.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Engage the parking brake (Y page 77).
When the ignition is switched on, the
brake warning lamp $(USA only) or
J (Canada only) in the instrument
cluster comes on.
X Release the brake pedal.
Parking brake The parking brake serves to secure the
vehicle against rolling away when it is
stationary or parked. Driving and parking
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G
WARNING
Engaging the parking brake while the vehi- cle is in motion can cause the rear wheels tolock up. You could lose control of the vehi- cle and cause an accident. In addition, the
vehicle’s brake lights do not light up when
the parking brake is engaged. X
Releasing: Depress the brake pedal.
X Pull up slightly on parking brake
lever ;and press release button :.
X Push parking brake lever ;down as far
as it will go.
When the ignition is switched on, the
brake warning lamp $(USA only) or
J (Canada only) in the instrument
cluster goes out.
X Engaging: Pull up parking brake lever ;
firmly.
When the ignition is switched on, the
brake warning lamp $(USA only) or
J (Canada only) in the instrument
cluster comes on. G
WARNING
Getting out of your vehicle with the trans-
mission not fully engaged in park position P is dangerous. When the drive system is
switched off and the brakes are released,
the vehicle can be moved freely with the
gear selector lever in all positions except
park position P. Also, when parked on an
incline, park position Palone may not pre-
vent your vehicle from moving, possibly
hitting people or objects. Always engage the parking brake in addi-
tion to shifting to park position P.
When parked on an incline, always turn the
front wheels towards the curb. G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave chil- dren unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Children
could release the parking brake and/or
move the gear selector lever from park
position P, either of which could result in
an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Brake pedal The brake pedal has two brake circuits
independent of each other. When the igni-
tion is switched on, a brake servo is used
during braking to increase pedal force. G
WARNING
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals’ range of motion.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats* or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the ped- als still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden acceleration or braking
maneuvers, the objects could get caught
between or beneath the pedals and restrictyour ability to brake or accelerate. This
could lead to accidents and/or injury. G
WARNING
Considerably more effort will be required
to apply the brakes if
R the brake servo has failed
R a brake circuit has failed
R the ignition is switched off, e.g. for tow-
ing the vehicle
The braking distance is likewise greater. 78
Driving and parking>> Controls.
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fresh air can flow freely into the vehicle
interior.
R Do not obstruct air vents or ventilation
grilles in the vehicle interior.
i For draft-free ventilation, move the
sliders for the center air vents and side air vents to the middle position.
Center air vents :
Left center air vent, adjustable
; Right center air vent, adjustable
X Adjusting: Turn slider :or; to the
left, right, up, or down.
X Opening: Turn slider :or; inwards
towards the center console.
X Closing: Turn slider :or; fully out-
wards towards the side window.
Side air vents Side air vents on driver’s side illustrated as
example
: Left side air vent, adjustable
; Left side defroster air vent, fixed X
Adjusting: Turn slider :to the left,
right, up, or down.
X Opening: Turn slider :inwards towards
the center console.
X Closing: Turn slider :fully outwards
towards the side window. Adjusting air distribution
Symbol Function
z
Directs air to the windshield
and side windows
O
Directs air to the footwells
and air distribution is
reduced at the center and side
air vents P
Directs air through the center
and side air vents i
You can also turn the air distribution
control to a position between two sym-
bols.
Control panel (Y page 101).
X Turn air distribution control Bto the
desired symbol.
The air distribution is controlled
depending on the position of the air dis- tribution control. Adjusting air volume
The air volume is controlled depending on
the blower speed selected. Five blower
speeds are available. 0
Off
1
Slow
2
Medium
3
High/defrosting
4
Maximum102
Air conditioning with climate control>> Controls.

X
Opening: Pull on glove box lid release :
and fold down the glove box lid.
X Closing: Lift up the glove box lid with a
bit of force until it engages.
X Locking: Insert the key into the glove box
lock and turn it to position 3.
X Unlocking: Insert the key into the glove
box lock and turn it to position 2.
Storage tray* in center console X
Installing: Slide storage tray ;onto the
cones on the center console until it
engages audibly.
X Removing: Press levers :simultane-
ously towards the storage tray.
X Pull storage tray ;away from the center
console.
X Opening: Pull handle =.
X Closing: Swivel storage tray ;back
until it engages.
Parcel nets Parcel nets are located on the in-board
sides of the seat backrests.
i Vehicles equipped with an armrest* on
the driver’s seat, have a parcel net on the
passenger seat only.
i Each parcel net is intended for light-
weight items of below 0.9 lb (0.4 kg). Example illustration: Parcel net on passenger
seat
:
Parcel net
Drawer A drawer is located below the audio system.
X
Opening: Press on the center of
drawer :.
The drawer opens slightly.
X Pull drawer: to open completely.
X Closing: Press on drawer :until 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 115).
! 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 Loading and storing
107>> Controls.
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this reason, please make sure that the
charging cable is only stowed in the
intended location. X
Opening: Open the tailgates.
X Pull handle :on the inside of the tail-
gate backward.
X Lift up the storage compartment cover.
X Closing: Close storage compartment
cover :.
X Press on the “PRESS” marking in the mid-
dle of storage compartment cover :
until it engages audibly.
X Close the tailgates (Y page 55).Loading instructions
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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 mate- rials appropriate for the weight and size of
the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items may be thrown
around inside the vehicle, causing injury
to vehicle occupants. G
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a col- lision 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 occu-
pants 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 G
WARNING
Do not store any flammable substances
inside the vehicle that could ignite and
start a fire. G
WARNING
The manufacturer has not approved your
vehicle for towing a trailer. A trailer can
permanently impair driving safety.
The gross vehicle weight which is the
weight of the vehicle including tools,
installed accessories, passengers, and
luggage/cargo must never exceed the load
limit and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) for your vehicle as specified on the placard located on the driver’s door B‑pil-
lar (Y page 214). In addition, the load must
be distributed in such a way so that the
weight on each axle never exceeds the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and
rear axle. The GVWR and GAWR for your vehi-
cle are indicated on the certification 108
Loading and storing>> Controls.
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label which can be found on the driver’s
door B‑pillar.
For more information, see “Loading the
vehicle” (Y page 133).
The handling characteristics of a fully
loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load
distribution. It is therefore recommended
to load the vehicle with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehi-cle.
Please pay attention to and comply with thefollowing instructions when loading the
vehicle and transporting cargo:
R Always place items being carried
against seat backrests, and fasten them
as securely as possible.
R The heaviest portion of the cargo should
always be kept as low as possible against
seat backrests.
R Do not stack loads higher than the top
edge of the head restraints.
R Make sure no luggage/cargo items can get
above or next to the driver’s and/or
passenger seat into the passenger com-
partment.
R Make sure luggage/cargo is properly
secured.
R Always use, if so equipped, cargo net*
when transporting cargo.
Do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle. This increases vehicle weight,
which results in increased energy con-
sumption. Useful features
Sun visors
The sun visors protect you from sun glare
while driving. Glare through the windshield
X
Swing sun visor :down.
Glare through a side window X
Swing sun visor :down.
X Disengage sun visor :from mount-
ing ;.
X Pivot sun visor :to the side. Sun screen*
The sun screen provides protection from
sun rays and from heat generated by the
panorama roof*.
The sun screen can be adjusted to any
desired position. X
Opening or closing: Move sun screen:
forward or backward using the handle. Useful features
109>> Controls.
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High-voltage battery
Introduction
The components of the drive system are
indicated by yellow warning labels to make you aware of high voltage.
High-voltage cables are orange-colored. G
WARNING
The drive system is subject to high vol-
tages.
You may be seriously or even fatally injured if you:
R tamper with components or high-voltage
cables in the drive system
R touch components or high-voltage cables
in the drive system on a vehicle which has
been involved in an accident
R touch damaged drive system components
Do not remove any drive system component
covers which are marked with a warning
sticker. Do not tamper with components or
orange high-voltage drive system cables. G
WARNING
The high‑voltage battery of the drive sys-
tem is located under the vehicle’s under-
body. When the pressure inside the
high‑voltage battery exceeds a certain
value, for example in case of a vehicle fire, inflammable gas will escape via a duct. Theinflammable gas escapes to an area under
the vehicle. This prevents the high‑voltage
battery from exploding.
Stay away from this area of the vehicle. The drive system is powered by a high-
voltage battery. The high-voltage battery
stores and releases the energy required for operation of the electric motor.
The electric motor uses the energy that is
stored in the high-voltage battery when
driving off and when accelerating.
When rolling, kinetic energy is converted
into electrical energy by energy recovery
and stored in the high-voltage battery.
The range of the vehicle is reduced when
consumers are switched on, e.g. climate
control.
The high-voltage battery can be charged in
a voltage range from 100 V to 240 V.
The high-voltage battery can be charged
R through energy recovery while the vehi-
cle is rolling or when braking
R Level 1 charging - 110 V / 120 V -
A travel cord will be supplied with the
vehicle. This charging cable can be
plugged into commonly available
110 V / 120 V, 15 A power sources. This
charging method will take longer to
charge your vehicle than a dedicated
level 2 charging source. Therefore it is
not recommended as the primary method
of charging.
R Level 2 charging - 220 V / 240 V -
For the fastest possible charging time, a
dedicated 220 V / 240 V, 20 A circuit is
required. Local electrical code can vary
from town to town. Therefore, it is highly recommended that this service is pro-
fessionally installed. This service
should be installed in a dry area with
easy access to the passenger side of the
vehicle. You will need to obtain a vehicle
charge connector that can be wired
directly to or plugged into the dedicated
220 V / 240 V service. Charge connectors
will be available for purchase through
your authorized electric drive smart
center.
R Level 2 charging - Charging station 112
High-voltage battery>> Operation.

R
Do not use:
- extension chords
- cable reels
- multiple sockets
R Do not use power socket adapters to con-
nect the charging cable to the main
socket. Only exception to charge the
high-voltage battery of an electric vehi- cle would be an adapter which has been
certified and approved by the manufac-
turer.
R Observe the manufacturer’s safety
instructions.
Charging at a private wallbox G
WARNING
If you apply an improperly installed wall-
box or adapter, extension cable or similar to connect the charging cable, this may
cause fire or lead to electric shock. Risk of life!
In order to avoid the risk, please observe
the following:
R Connect the charging cable only to a
wallbox which is
- properly installed
- approved by a qualified electrician
R For safety reasons only use charging
cables which have been certified and
approved for the vehicle.
R Do not use a damaged charging cable.
R Do not extend the charging cable.
R Do not use power socket adapters.
R Observe the manufacturer’s safety
instructions.
Charging cable G
WARNING
The drive system is under high voltage.
Only use the charging cable that is sup-
plied with the vehicle or a wallbox charg-
ing 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 pub- lic charging station (level 2 charging), the
charging cable is non-detachably connec-
ted 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 sepa-
rate accessory (part number A 451 810 00
80).
- in the storage compartment in the
tailgate, if available (Y page 107).
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 107). Storage compartment in the tailgate
X Hold charging cable connector ;in your
left hand and power supply connector :
in your right hand.
X Lay spiral section =of the cable into
the rear area of the storage compartment.
X Place the remainder of the charging
cable into the recesses in the storage High-voltage battery
115>> Operation. Z