2015 SMART FORTWO COUPE battery

Charge level gauge
!
Do not hang any objects on the charge
level gauge.
This could cause the charge level gauge
to be torn from its mountings and be dam-
aged.
The charge level gauge :displays charge
status of the high-voltage battery as a per-
centage.
When the High-voltage Battery at High-voltage Battery at
Reserve Level
Reserve Level message appears in the
multifunction display while the drive sys- tem is in operation, the high-voltage bat-
tery has reached the reserve level.
i If the charge level of the high-voltage
battery has dropped below 20 %, recharge it at:
R an AC power socket (Y page 114)
R a private wall box (Y page 115)
R a public charging station
(Y page 117)
Power gauge G
WARNING
The operating condition of the high-volt-
age battery (e.g. not yet at normal operat-
ing temperature or fully charged) influen- ces the braking effect of the electric
motor.
In overrun or braking mode, the motor's
braking effect may therefore be reduced or
may not be present at all.
As a result of the reduced engine braking
effect, you may cause an accident and
injure yourself or others.
Compensate for the reduced engine braking effect by pressing the brake pedal accord-
ingly, as required.
! Do not hang any objects on the power
gauge.
This could cause the power gauge to be
torn from its mountings and be damaged. Power gauge
;contains two segments:
R Section right of 0
Power gauge ;indicates the current
power that the drive system delivers to
the rear wheels. 100 % correspond to 55 kW peak power.
R Section left of 0
When you release the accelerator pedal
or when you depress the brake pedal, the
electric motor operates as a generator.
Electric current is produced and stored
in the high-voltage battery. As long as
the high-voltage battery is being
charged, the electric motor simulates an
engine brake.
When the pointer of power gauge ;is in
the "OFF“ position, the vehicle is not ready to drive, because:
R the drive system has not been started
R the gear selector lever has not been
moved to position Nor Pwhen starting
the drive system
R the charging cable is connected to the
vehicle
R there is not enough power from the high-
voltage battery
R a problem occured in the high-voltage
system
After the drive system has been started, the pointer of power gauge ;moves to posi-
tion 0.READY
READY appears in the multifunction
display (Y page 87). The vehicle is ready
to drive. Adjusting instrument cluster illumi-
nation
You can adjust the illumination of R the switches and dials in the instrument
cluster
R the radio
R the climate control panel
R the charge level and power gauges
Five illumination levels are available. 82
Instrument cluster>> Controls.

No recuperation (level 0)
:
Symbol for no recuperation
When this mode is set, there is no recuper-
ation. When you release the accelerator
pedal, the vehicle rolls on unbraked.
Use this mode in situations when driving
without frequent braking, for example on
highways.
Moderate recuperation (level 1) Moderate recuperation occurs when this
mode is set. When you release the acceler-
ator pedal, the vehicle is slightly braked. Gained kinetic energy is converted into
electrical energy by the electric motor.
This energy is stored in the high-voltage
battery.
This mode is set as standard when starting
the drive system.
Use this mode in situations of well-bal-
anced relationship between accelerating
and braking, for example on cross-country
rides. High recuperation (level 2) :
Symbol for high recuperation
High recuperation occurs when this mode is
set. When you release the accelerator
pedal, the vehicle is deeply braked. Energy conversion of kinetic energy to electrical
energy is most effective in this mode.
Use this mode in situations in which you
need to brake frequently, for example while
driving stop-and-go in city traffic. Maximum available power
G
WARNING
When the indicator for the maximum avail- able power is not at its maximal range, the
power output is reduced noticeably. Adapt
your speed and driving accordingly. Oth-
erwise, you could cause an accident. Exer-
cise particular care when passing or accel-
erating. The indicator for the maximum available
power of the drive system contains three
segments
:. The number of dark segments
indicates power that is currently availa-
ble. Control system
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R
Three segments: maximum power is
available.
R Two segments: Less than 66 % amount of
power is available.
R One segment: Less than 33 % amount of
power is available.
Under normal operating conditions the
indicator for the maximum power is at the
maximum range :.
The available amount of power can vary
from the the maximum range due to:
R very high or low outside temperatures
R very high power demand over a long time
period
R very low charge level of the high-voltage
battery
By charging the high-voltage battery, the
reduced availability of power can be
improved (Y page 114). ECO indicator
ECO indicator
:helps you to optimize
your driving style. The energy consumption of your vehicle can be reduced and the
cruising range can be increased.
The calculated ECO value in percent indi-
cates if and how your driving style differs
from an ideal driving style (100 %).
It is calculated from the dynamic factors
R acceleration
R braking behavior
R constant driving Feedback is provided by:
R
your driving style when accelerating and
coasting
- If you accelerate evenly and moder-
ately, the ECO value increases. If you
accelerate hard, the ECO value decrea-
ses.
- Anticipatory, constant driving and
coasting without sudden braking
increases the ECO value.
R the uniformity of your driving style
- If you accelerate moderately, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal early
and avoid frequent braking, your driv- ing style is constant and uniform.
Thus, the ECO value increases.
The ECO indicator summarizes the driving
characteristics from the start of the jour- ney to its completion. For this reason, it
changes dynamically at the beginning of
the journey.
After a prolonged standstill of the vehicle, ECO indicator display :always starts at a
value of 50 %.
Re setting the YSTARTSTART menu (Y page 90),
sets the value of the ECO indicator back to
50 %.
The ECO-value is displayed:
R while driving
R if the key is in starter switch position 2. In place of the ECO display, battery charge
level :and charging time ;appear , if:
R the high‑voltage battery is being
charged
R the key is in starter switch position 1.86
Control system>> Controls.

Odometer
Odometer
menu appears in the multi-
function display.
X To switch between submenus: Press the OK
button on the control lever briefly.
X To reset the trip odometer: Select the
trip odometer display.
X Press button Bon the instrument cluster
until the trip odometer is reset to 0
(Y page 23).
If the remaining cruise range of the charge level of the high-voltage battery has drop-
ped below 10 %, Low Battery
Low Battery is displayed
on position =. Start menu
The YSTARTSTART menu shows you the trip statis-
tics since start. :
Average speed since start
; Time elapsed since start
= Distance driven since start
? Average energy consumption
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 83) up or down until the
YSTART START menu appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
X To reset: Press button Bon the instru-
ment cluster until the YSTARTSTART menu is
reset to 0(Y page 23).
i The YSTARTSTART menu is reset to 0 automat-
ically
R when the ignition has been switched
off for more than 4 hours
R after driving more than 9999 miles or
kilometers Reset menu
The YRESETRESET menu menu shows you the trip
statistics since the last reset. :
Average speed since last reset
; Time elapsed since since last reset
= Distance driven since last reset
? Average energy consumption
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 83) up or down until the
YRESET RESET menu appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
X To reset: Press button Bon the instru-
ment cluster until the YRESETRESET menu is
reset to 0(Y page 23). Charge and depart menu
In the Charge and Depart Charge and Depart menu you can
change the following settings:
R set a departure time
R switch on/off the "Air conditioning
before start" function
R instant charge of the high‑voltage bat-
tery
R set the maximum charge current.
X Press the control switch on the control
lever up or down until Charge and Charge and
Depart
Depart appears in the multifunction
display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
Setting the departure time With this function, you can preset a depar-
ture time. 90
Control system>> Controls.

This is useful:
R if you wish to cool the interior of the
vehicle before driving
R if you wish to charge the vehicle at a
charging station/wallbox at the most
inexpensive electricity rate
With the "Air conditioning before start"
function, the vehicle interior is cooled
prior to a desired departure time.
Prerequisites:
R The doors and tailgate are closed.
R The charging cable for the high‑voltage
battery is connected to a power source
and inserted into the vehicle's power
socket.
R The high‑voltage battery has a suffi-
cient charge.
The maximum duration of "Air condition-
ing before start" is 30 minutes.
Set the air distribution of your vehicle as
follows so that the "Air conditioning
before start" function has the greatest
effect:
R in summer, to the center and side vents
R in winter, onto the windshield and side
windows
Information on air distribution can be
found on (Y page 102).
The setting of the airflow regulator has no
influence on the "Air conditioning before
start" function.
i If the programmed time is too short, the
high‑voltage battery cannot be com-
pletely charged. After setting the depar- ture time, the maximum charge level
which can be reached is then shown.
i If the high‑voltage battery is not suf-
ficiently charged and the "Air condi-
tioning before start" function is acti-
vated, the high‑voltage battery is
charged first. When a charge level of at
least 20 %has been reached, the "Air con-
ditioning before start" function is acti-
vated. This function then has priority over the charging of the high‑voltage
battery.
Activating the set departure time X
Press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the display
of the last set departure time :appears
in the multifunction display. X
Briefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
The departure time is activated ;. The
setting for the "Air conditioning before
start" function =is stored.
Changing the set departure time X Press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the Over‐
Over‐
write write menu appears in the multifunction
display.
X Briefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
X If the 12-hour mode is set:
press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
desired mode (am amorpm pm) is selected.
X Briefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
X Press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
desired hour is selected. Control system
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X
Briefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
X Press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
desired minute is selected.
X Briefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
X Press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the "Air
conditioning before start" function is
activated or deactivated.
X Briefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
The new departure time is stored and
activated.
The "Air conditioning before start"
function is activated or deactivated.
Starting the charging process of the
high‑voltage battery immediately This function allows you to start the charg-
ing process immediately. The charging
process begins as soon as the charging
cable is connected.
i The charging process also begins when
you insert the charging cable into the
vehicle's power socket. However, this is
only the case if you have not made any
departure time settings.
Information on the charging process can
be found on (Y page 115).
X Press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
Instant Charge
Instant Charge menu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Briefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
The charging process is started as soon
as the charging cable is connected.
i When you call up the Instant Charge Instant Charge
menu, the "Air conditioning before
start" function is not available. Setting the maximum charge current G
WARNING
When connected to a power supply socket, a
high electrical load during the charging
process can lead to overheating of the
external power supply. There is a risk of
fire.
Check the maximum permissible charge
current on site before you begin the charg-
ing process. Contact an authorized electric drive smart center should you require
assistance. If necessary, adjust the set-
tings of your vehicle.
You can limit the charge current of the
high‑voltage battery. This can protect the
power supply from overloading. You can set
the limit either on the control unit of the
charging cable or via the control system.
The preset standard value is "Max". This
corresponds to the maximum available
charge current of the power supply.
Check the maximum permissible charge
current for the respective power supply
socket before charging the high‑voltage
battery.
The following values are available for
selection: 8 A,12 A,Max. The last value set
remains stored until a change is made.
X Press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
Charge Current Charge Current menu appears in the
multifunction display.
X Briefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
X Press and hold the control switch on the
control lever up or down until the
desired amperage is selected.
X Briefly press the OK button on the control
lever.
The selected amperage is set.
i If differing values are set on the charg-
ing cable and the control system, the
high‑voltage battery is charged using
the lowest value. 92
Control system>> Controls.

i
If the vehicle needs more time to charge
the high‑voltage battery than usual,
check the settings of the maximum per-
missible charge current. Messages menu
The Messages Messages menu stores messages that
you can call up.
i When no messages have been stored, the
Messages
Messages menu is not displayed. X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 83) up or down until the
Messages Messages menu appears in the multi-
function display.
The number of stored messages is :dis-
played
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
The first stored message appears.
X To scroll through messages: Press the OK
button on the control lever briefly.
For more information on display messages,
see (Y page 161).
Maintenance service interval display The maintenance service interval display
will notify you when the next maintenance
service is due and what type of maintenance
service is required.
Example:
R ° Main Service in XXX mi
Main Service in XXX mi
R ° Main Service in XX Days Main Service in XX Days
X To confirm: Press the OK button on the
control lever briefly.
The mesage is stored. When the due date for the maintenance ser-
vice has been has been passed, the number
of miles (kilometers) or days since are
preceeded by a minus sign.
! Failure to have the maintenance ser-
vice performed at the designated times/
mileage, may result in vehicle damage
that is not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty. Settings menu
In the Settings Settings menu, you can select indi-
vidual settings for your vehicle.
The following functions are available:
R Setting the language
R Setting the temperature unit
R Setting the distance and speed unit
X Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 83) up or down until the
Settings
Settings menu appears in the multi-
function display.
X Press the OK button on the control lever
briefly.
Setting the language The following languages are available:
R German
R US English
R UK English
R French
R Italian
R Spanish X
Press the control switch on the control
lever (Y page 83) up or down until the Control system
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X
Press RES/+ button ;briefly.
The cruise control resumes the previ-
ously set speed.
i The last set speed stored in memory is
deleted when the drive system is
switched off.
Changing the set speed You must have set a speed prior to increas-
ing or decreasing the current speed.
i Depressing the accelerator pedal does
not deactivate the cruise control. After a brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), the
cruise control will resume the last set
speed.
Continuous adjustment
X Press and hold RES/+ button ;to
increase the speed.
or
X Press and hold SET/ −= to decrease the
speed.
X Press and hold the respective button
until the desired speed is reached.
X Release the respective button.
The new speed is stored.
Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada 1 km/h) incre- ments
X Press RES/+ button ;briefly to increase
the speed.
or X Press SET/ −= briefly to decrease the
speed.
The new speed is stored after releasing the respective button. Air conditioning with climate control
Notes
G
WARNING
Follow the recommended settings for heat-
ing and cooling given on the following pages. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you
and others.
The air conditioning improves the level of
comfort when driving at high outside tem-
peratures by cooling and dehumidifying
the air.
Nearly all dust particles, pollutants, are
filtered out by an integrated particle fil-
ter before outside air enters the passenger compartment through the air distribution
system. It also operates when the air con-
ditioning is switched off and you have
switched on the blower.
The dehumidification of the air by the air
conditioner prevents the windows from
misting up when the outside air humidity
is high.
This effect can also be used to defrost the
windows. For this, make sure, in addition
to the air conditioner, that the heater is on the maximum setting.
The air conditioner only works when:
R the ignition is switched on
R the blower is switched on
R the driver's door is closed
Maximum effectiveness is achieved if you
drive with the windows closed.
If the operating temperature of the
high‑voltage battery is too high, the
high‑voltage battery is cooled by the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner
switches on, the cooling output in the vehi- cle's interior is reduced as a result. The
temperature in the vehicle's interior may
rise briefly.
If the air conditioner is not switched on,
the compressor of the air conditioner and
the vehicle's cooling fan are switched on
automatically. This cools the high‑voltage
battery but not the vehicle's interior. When
the high‑voltage battery reaches the nom-
inal temperature again, the air condi-
tioner switches off automatically. Air conditioning with climate control
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