2016 SMART FORTWO climate control

Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's Man- ual. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here.
This also applies to safety-relevant sys-
tems and functions.
iRead the information on qualified spe-
cialist workshops: (Ypage 20).
Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the fol- lowing pages. The windows could otherwise
fog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
Rswitch off climate control only briefly
Rswitch on air-recirculation mode only
briefly
Rswitch on the cooling with air dehumidi-
fication function
Rswitch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
Automatic climate control regulates the tem-
perature and the humidity of the vehicle
interior. It also filters undesirable substan-
ces out of the air.
Automatic climate control is only available
when the engine is running. Optimum opera-
tion is only achieved with the side windows
closed.
iWhen the weather is warm, ventilate the
vehicle for a brief period. This will speed up the cooling process, and the desired
vehicle interior temperature will be
reached more quickly.
iThe integrated filter filters out most
particles of dust and pollen. It also
reduces odors. A clogged filter reduces the
amount of air supplied to the vehicle inte-
rior. For this reason, you should always
observe the interval for replacing the fil- ter, which is specified in the Maintenance
Booklet. As it depends on environmental conditions, e.g. heavy air pollution, the
interval may be shorter than stated in the
Maintenance Booklet.
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Automatic climate control panel
0043Increases the airflow (Ypage 82)
0044Defrosts the windshield (Ypage 82)
0087Switches the air-recirculation mode on/off (Ypage 84)
0085Switches the rear window heating on/off (Ypage 82)
Switches the exterior mirror heating on/off (for vehicles with heated exterior mirrors
only)
0083Sets the air distribution (Ypage 81)
0084Sets climate control to automatic (Ypage 81)
006BSwitches the climate control on/off (Ypage 80)
006CSwitches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 81)
006DReduces the airflow (Ypage 82)
006ESets the temperature (Ypage 81)
Optimum use of automatic climate con-
trol
Automatic climate control
Below, you can find a number of notes and rec-
ommendations to help you use climate control optimally.
RActivate climate control primarily using
the 0058 button.
RSet the temperature to 72 ‡(22 †).
ROnly use the "Windshield demisting" func-
tion briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
ROnly use air-recirculation mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could oth-
erwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation
mode.
Operating the climate control systems
Switching the climate control on/off
General notes
When the climate control is switched off, the air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could mist up.
Therefore, only switch off climate control
briefly.
Switching the sound on/off
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock or start the engine
(
Ypage 87).
XTo switch on: press the0058button.
The indicator lamp under the 0058button
lights up.
or
XPress the 00F2button.
or
XPress the 0064button.
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XTo switch off:press the0078button.
The indicator lamp under the 0078button
lights up.
or
XPress the 00F3button repeatedly until all
the indicator lamps go out.
Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
General notes
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
deactivate the cooling with air-dehumidifi-
cation function only briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is only available when the engine is
running. The air inside the vehicle is cooled
and dehumidified according to the tempera-
ture selected.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function does not function when the outside
temperature is low.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This
is normal and not a sign that there is a mal-
function.
Switching on/off
XStart the engine (Ypage 87).
XTo activate: press the00F2and005A but-
tons.
The indicator lamp in the 005Abutton
lights up.
XTo deactivate: press the005Abutton.
The indicator lamp in the 005Abutton goes
out.
Setting climate control to automatic
General notes
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level. The system automatically regulates the air- flow and the air distribution according to the
temperature.
Automatic control
XTurn the ignition key to position
1or 2or
start the engine (Ypage 87).
XTo activate: press the0058button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058button
lights up.
XTo switch to manual mode: press the00F2or
00F3 button.
or
XPress the Á,009Cor009B button.
or
XPress the 0064button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058button goes
out.
iIf you manually change one of the func-
tions, the indicator lamp in the 0058but-
ton goes out. All further functions will
still be automatically controlled.
Setting the temperature
XStart the engine (Ypage 87).
XTo increase or reduce: push temperature
slide 006Eto the right or left (Ypage 80).
Push slide 006Eall the way to the right or left
(
Ypage 80).
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡(22 †).
Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings
Á Directs air through the defroster vents
009C Directs the airflow to the center and
side air vents
009B Directs air through the footwell air
vents
iYou can also activate several air distri-
bution settings simultaneously. To do this,
press multiple air distribution buttons.
The air is then directed through various
vents.
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Recommendation for air distribution in
winter:set toÁand009B.
Recommendation for air distribution in
summer: set to009C.
Setting the air distribution
XStart the engine (Ypage 87).
XPress one or more of the Á,009Cand
009B buttons.
The indicator lamp next to the selected
button lights up.
Setting the airflow
XStart the engine (Ypage 87).
XTo increase: press the00F2button.
Each time the 00F2button is pressed, one of
the indicator lamps next to the airflow but-
tons lights up.
XTo reduce: press the00F3button.
Each time the 00F3button is pressed, one of
the indicator lamps next to the airflow but-
tons goes out.
Defrosting the windshield
General notes
You can use this function to defrost the wind-
shield or to clear a fogged up windshield or
front side windows on the inside.
iYou should only select the "Windshield
defrosting" function until the windshield
is clear again.
Switching on/off
XTurn the ignition key to position 1or 2or
start the engine (Ypage 87).
XTo activate: press the0064button.
The indicator lamp above the 0064button
lights up. The 0058automatic mode is
deactivated.
The 0064 "Defrosting the windshield"
function switches automatic climate con-
trol to the following functions:
Rcooling with air dehumidification on
Rhigh airflow
Rair distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
Rair-recirculation mode off
XTo deactivate: press the0064button.
or
XPress the 0058button.
or
XPress the Àbutton.
or
XPress the Á,009Cor009B button.
The indicator lamp above the 0064button
goes out.
Demisting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside
XActivate the 005A"Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function.
XActivate automatic mode 0058.
XIf the windows continue to fog up, activate
the "Windshield defrosting" func-
tion 0064.
iYou should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside
XActivate the windshield wipers.
XSet the air distribution to 0064.
iYou should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Rear window defroster
General notes
The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the rear window is clear.
The rear window defroster can only be
switched on or off while the engine is run-
ning.
The rear window defroster switches off auto-
matically after approximately 10 minutes.
Vehicles with heated exterior mirrors: the
exterior mirrors will also be heated when you
switch on the rear window defroster. The mir-
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ror heating is switched off together with the
rear window defroster.
Switching on/off
XStart the engine (Ypage 87).
XTo activate:press the006Cbutton.
The indicator lamp above the 006Cbutton
lights up.
XTo deactivate: press the006Cbutton.
The indicator lamp above the 006Cbutton
goes out.
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Problems with the rear window defroster
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
The rear window
defroster has deacti-
vated prematurely or
cannot be activated.The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
XSwitch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading
lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window
defroster can be activated again.
Switching the air-recirculation mode
on/off
General notes
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air tem-
porarily if unpleasant odors are entering the
vehicle from outside or if you are driving
through a tunnel. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
windows can fog up more quickly, in partic-
ular at low temperatures. Only use air-recir-
culation mode briefly to prevent the windows
from fogging up.
Switching on/off
XStart the engine (Ypage 87).
XTo activate: press theÀbutton.
The indicator lamp above the Àbutton
lights up.
XTo deactivate: press theÀbutton.
or
XPress the 0064button.
or
XPress the 0058button.
The indicator lamp above the Àbutton
goes out.
Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the
air vents. This could result in burns or
frostbite in the immediate vicinity of the
air vents. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air
outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow
to another area of the vehicle interior.
GWARNING
If you spray cleaning products or disin-
fectant into the ventilation system of the
vehicle, this could ignite. There is a risk
of fire.
Never spray these or any other substances
into the ventilation system. Always have
work on the ventilation system carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle inte-
rior, please observe the following notes:
Rkeep the air inlet between the service
cover and the windshield free of blockages,
such as ice, snow or leaves.
Rnever cover the air vents or air intake
grilles in the vehicle interior.
iFor optimum climate control in the vehi-
cle, open the air vents fully.
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Setting the center air vents
XTo adjust the air direction:hold center air
vent 0043or0044 in the middle and turn and/or
tilt it in the desired direction up, down, to
the left or to the right.
XTo close the center air vent: hold center air
vent 0043or0044 in the middle and tilt inwards
until the vent openings can no longer be
seen.
XTo open the center air vent: hold center air
vent 0043or0044 in the middle and tilt out-
wards until the vent openings can be seen.
Setting the side air vents
XTo adjust the air direction: hold side air
vent 0044in the middle and turn and/or tilt
in the desired direction up, down, to the
left or to the right.
XTo close the side air vent: hold side air
vent 0044in the middle and tilt inwards until
the vent openings can no longer be seen.
XTo open the side air vent: hold side air
vent 0044in the middle and tilt outwards
until the vent openings can be seen.
Demister vent 0043cannot be adjusted.
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!For cleaning your vehicle, do not use any
of the following:
Rdry, rough or hard cloths
Rabrasive cleaning agents
Rsolvents
Rcleaning agents containing solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective
films with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice
scraper. You could otherwise scratch or
damage the surfaces and protective film.
!Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, partic-
ularly after having cleaned the wheels with
wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after clean-
ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the
brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The
vehicle can then be parked.
Regular care of your vehicle is a condition
for retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents rec-
ommended and approved by smart.
Exterior care
Automatic car wash
GWARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after wash-
ing the vehicle. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the
traffic conditions until full braking power
is restored.
!Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
!Make sure that:
Rthe side windows are fully closed
Rthe climate control blower is switched
off
Rthe windshield wiper switch is at posi-
tion 0
The vehicle may otherwise be damaged.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it
before cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windshield and the wiper blades.
This will prevent smears and reduce wiping
noises caused by residue on the windshield.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in each coun-
try.
XDo not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
XUse a soft sponge to clean.
XUse a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by smart.
XThoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
gentle jet of water.
XDo not point the water jet directly towards
the air inlet.
XUse plenty of water and rinse out the sponge frequently.
XRinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
XDo not let the cleaning agent dry on the
paintwork.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Power washers
GWARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle
(dirt blasters) can cause invisible exte-
rior damage to the tires or chassis compo- nents. Components damaged in this way may
fail unexpectedly. There is a risk of an
accident.
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