2015 SMART FORTWO COUPE ESP

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions þ
The yellow
drive diagnos-
tics indicator
lamp comes on
while driving. There may be a malfunction in the drive system.
X Have the vehicle checked at an authorized electric drive
smart center immediately. þ
The red drive
diagnostics
warning lamp
comes on while
driving. There may be a malfunction in the drive system.
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. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions h
The yellow com-
bination low
tire pressure/
TPMS malfunc-
tion telltale
illuminates
continuously. The TPMS detects a loss of pressure in at least one tire.
X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steer-
ing and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation
around you.
X Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required
(Y page 129).
If the tire inflation pressure in the respective tire(s) has
(have) been corrected, the combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale goes out after a few minutes of driving.
See also “Restarting the TPMS” (Y page 132).h
The combina-
tion low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction
telltale flashes
60 seconds and
then stays illu-
minated. There is a malfunction in the TPMS.
X Have the TPMS checked at an authorized electric drive smart
center.
After the malfunction has been remedied the combination low
tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after a few
minutes of driving. G
WARNING
Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure rec-
ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Tire and Loading Infor- mation placard, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. What to do if ...
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As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also increases energy consumption, reduces tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the lowtire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect
or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of incom-
patible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. 174
What to do if ...>> Practical hints.

The arrow on bulb socket
:must be in
line with the line on the headlamp hous- ing.
X Turn bulb socket :clockwise by a quar-
ter of turn.
Side turn signal lamp bulb X
Removing: Open the door on the corre-
sponding side. X
Press on retaining lug :in the direc-
tion of the arrow until the side turn sig- nal lamp housing disengages.
X Close the door.
X Use a suitable tool to loosen the side turn
signal lamp housing from the fender.
X Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull it out of the side turn signal
lamp housing.
X Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
X Installing: Insert the new bulb into the
bulb socket.
X Insert the bulb socket into the side turn
signal lamp housing and turn the bulb
socket clockwise.
X Fit the side turn signal lamp housing
onto the fender.
X Press gently onto the side turn signal
lamp housing.
The side turn signal lamp housing must
audibly engage. Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
X Turn exterior lamp switch to position
$ (Ypage 64).
X Switch off the ignition.
Tail lamp unit X
Removing:
Coupé: Open the upper tailgate.
X Open the lower tailgate.
X Cabriolet: Open the rear soft top
(Y page 72).
X Remove the side cover in the cargo com-
partment on the corresponding side.
X Fold the damping material forward, if
necessary. Left bulb carrier illustrated as example
:
Retaining tab
; Electrical connector
X Press retaining tab :in the center of
the bulb carrier upwards.
X Pull the bulb carrier out of the tail lamp
housing. Replacing bulbs
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G
WARNING
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
i The Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)* only functions on wheels that are
equipped with the proper electronic
sensors (Y page 130). Batteries
Notes on the vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem
The vehicle’s electrical system provides
power for the electric drive and all elec-
trical consumers or components of the
vehicle.
Power is supplied to the vehicle via two
batteries:
R 12-volt battery
R High-voltage battery Notes on the 12‑volt battery
Your vehicle’s 12‑volt battery is located in
the passenger footwell below the footrest
(Y page 199).
The 12 volt battery should always be suffi-
ciently charged in order to achieve its
rated service life. Refer to the Scheduled
Maintenance Guide (USA only) or the Ser-
vice booklet (Canada only) for battery
maintenance intervals.
If you use your vehicle mostly for short-
distance trips, you will need to have the
12 volt battery charge checked more fre-
quently.
When replacing the battery, always use bat-
teries approved by smart. For information,
contact an authorized electric drive smart
center. If you do not intend to operate your vehicle
for an extended period of time, consult an
authorized electric drive smart center
about steps you need to observe. G
WARNING
Observe all safety instructions and pre-
cautions when handling automotive batter- ies. Risk of explosion.
Fire, open flames and
smoking are prohibited
when handling batteries.
Avoid creating sparks.
Battery acid is caustic.
Do not allow it to come
into contact with skin,
eyes or clothing.
Wear suitable protective
clothing, especially
gloves, apron and face-
guard. Wear eye protection.
Rinse any acid spills
immediately with clear
water. Contact a physician
if necessary. Keep children away.
Follow the instructions in
this Operator’s Manual. G
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in severe injury or death.
Observe all safety instructions and pre-
cautions when handling automotive batter- ies.
Never lean over batteries while connect-
ing, you might get injured. Batteries
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Rear covers
X Remove respective cover :or; using a
suitable object to reveal the threaded
hole for the towing eye bolt.
X Screw towing eye bolt in clockwise to its
stop and tighten with a suitable object. G
WARNING
For safety reasons, recovery or lashing
down of the vehicle by means of the towing
eye is not allowed. Failure to observe this
could result in the towing eye being ripped out of its mounting and people being
injured.
Towing the vehicle X
Engage the parking brake.
X Connect the strap or tow bar to the towing
eye.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
pressed.
X Move the gear selector lever to neutral
position N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Switch on the hazard warning flasher.
X Release the parking brake.
Wait for at least 2 minutes after the vehicle
has been towed until start working on the
vehicle. Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve
to switch off malfunctioning power cir-
cuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and sys-
tems secured by that fuse will stop operat- ing. G
WARNING
Only use fuses approved by smart with the
specified amperage for the system in ques- tion and do not attempt to repair or bridge
a blown fuse this may cause an overload
leading to a fire, and/or cause damage to
electrical components and/or systems.
Contact an authorized electric drive smart center if you encounter any electrical
problems.
! A blown fuse must be replaced by an
appropriate spare fuse (recognizable by
its color or the fuse rating given on the
fuse) of the amperage recommended in
the fuse chart. Any smart center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.
If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have
the cause determined and rectified at an
authorized electric drive smart center.
Before replacing fuses: R Engage the parking brake.
R Make sure the gear selector lever is in
park position P.
R Turn off all electrical accessories.
R Switch off the drive system.
R Remove the key from the starter switch. Replacing a fuse
The fuse box is located on the driver’s side below the dashboard. Fuses
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X
From the fuse chart (Y page 208), deter-
mine which fuse belongs to the malfunc-
tioning accessory or component.
X Remove the respective fuse.
X Replace the defective fuse with a new one
of the same amperage. 206
Fuses>> 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
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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
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J
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K
Safety circuit high-voltage battery 15 A Blue
L
— — —
M
Rear window wiper (coupé only) 15 A Blue
N
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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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No. Accessory/Component Amperage Color
X
Rear window defroster 40 A Orange
Y
Soft top (cabriolet only) 30 A Green
Z
Radiator cooling fan 40 A Orange
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Horn, central locking system 20 A Yellow
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Starter switch (ignition) 50 A Red
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control unit 40 A Orange
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EPS control unit 30 A Green
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Exterior rear view mirror heating 7.5 A Brown
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Brake lamps 7.5 A Brown
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Tire pressure monitor control unit 7.5 A Brown
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Coolant pump, electric drive components, HV
interior PTC heater passenger compartment,
windshield unit car2go 10 A Red
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Audio, subwoofer, sound system, soft top
(cabriolet only) 15 A Blue
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Interior lighting 5 A Light brown
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Surround sound system 20 A Yellow
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Seat heating control unit 25 A Neutral210
Fuses>> Practical hints.