2016 SMART FORTWO tailgate

XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
XOpen the driver's door.
XClose the front-passenger door and the
tailgate.
XPress the locking button (Ypage 54).
XClose the driver's door within 5 seconds.
Do not leave the key in the vehicle. You
could otherwise lock yourself out.
The doors, tailgate and fuel filler flap are
locked. The anti-theft alarm system is
primed.
XMake sure that the doors and the tailgate
are locked.
If this does not work, use the emergency lock-
ing.
XOpen the driver's door.
XClose the front-passenger door and the
tailgate.
XPress the locking button (Ypage 54).
XCheck whether the front-passenger door is
locked. If necessary, carry out the follow-
ing steps on both doors.
XInsert the tip of the key into slit 0043.
XTurn the key anti-clockwise as far as it will
go to position0048.
On the passenger door, the direction of
rotation is reversed.
XClose the driver's door.
XCheck that the doors are locked.
iIf you lock the vehicle using the emer-
gency locking, the tailgate and fuel filler
flap are not locked. The anti-theft alarm
system is not primed.
Cargo compartment
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If
the tailgate is open when the engine is
running, particularly if the vehicle is
moving, exhaust fumes could enter the
passenger compartment. There is a risk of
poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate
open.
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could
slip, tip over or be flung around and
thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a
risk of injury, particularly in the event of
sudden braking or a sudden change in
direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before
the journey.
!Do not exceed the lower tailgate maximum
load of 220 lbs (100 kg). It may otherwise
become damaged.
!The tailgates swings backwards, upwards
and downwards when opened. Therefore,
make sure that there is sufficient space
above, behind and under the tailgates.
iThe opening dimensions of the tailgate
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Ypage 212).
Preferably stow luggage or loads in the lug-
gage compartment. Observe the loading
guidelines (
Ypage 142).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo com-
partment. You could otherwise lock yourself
out.
56Cargo compartment
>> Opening and closing.

Opening or closing
Opening the upper tailgate
XIf the vehicle is locked, first press the
0036 button on the key.
Press button 0043.
The upper tailgate opens slightly.
or
XPress and hold thebutton on the key.
The upper tailgate opens slightly.
or
XPress thebutton on the left under the
steering wheel.
The upper tailgate opens slightly.
XSwing the upper tailgate up.
Opening the lower tailgate
XPull release catch 0043upwards.
Swing the lower tailgate down.
Closing the tailgate
XSwing the lower tailgate upwards until it
engages audibly.
XPull the upper tailgate down and push
closed.
XIf necessary, lock the vehicle with the 0037
button on the key.
Side windows
Important safety notes
GWARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If somebody
becomes trapped, release the switch or
press the switch to open the side window
again.
GWARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they
are left unsupervised. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
Side windows57
>> Opening and closing.
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Always switch off the windshield wipers
and ignition before changing the wiper
blades.
!To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make
sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the
wiper.
!Never open the service cover/tailgate if a
windshield wiper arm has been folded away
from the windshield/rear window.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield/
rear window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the wiper arm without a wiper blade and it
falls onto the windshield/rear window, the
windshield/rear window may be damaged by
the force of the impact.
smart recommends that you have the wiper
blades changed at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Changing the windshield wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
XTurn the key to position 1or 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 87).
XPress the combination switch to the 004B
position (Ypage 74).
The wiper arms move slowly upwards.
XWhen the wiper arms are vertical in rela-
tion to the service cover, turn the key to
position 0and remove it from the ignition
lock.
XFold the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield.
XPress the two release clips 0044on mount-
ing 0085in the direction of arrow 0087and pull
away from the wiper arm.
XSlide wiper blade 0043in the direction of
arrow 0083until the wiper blade securing
hook is revealed.
XRemove wiper blade 0043.
Installing the wiper blades
XSlide new wiper blade 0043in the direction
of arrow 0085onto mounting 0087of wiper
arm 0044.
Wiper blade 0043engages.
XMake sure that wiper blade 0043is seated
correctly.
XFold wiper arm 0044back onto the wind-
shield.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Removing a wiper blade
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
XFold wiper arm 0043away from the rear win-
dow until it engages.
76Windshield wipers
>> Lights and windshield wipers.

Vehicle
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
0049
BrakeLightsInoper‐ative
The brake lights are not functioning. The actuation or the bulbs/
LEDs are faulty.
GWARNING
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety. The
brake lamps are not functioning and are no longer working when
braking.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 100).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Switch Off LightsThe lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.
XTurn the light switch to 0058or003F.
\
(Example of all doors
and tailgate open)
A door or the tailgate is open. A warning tone also sounds.
The display shows the open doors/tailgate.
XPull over paying attention to road and traffic conditions and
stop the vehicle, then close the doors and tailgate.
0052
Power Steering Mal‐function See Opera‐tor's Manual
The power steering is malfunctioning.
GWARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
XCheck whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
XIf you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
XIf you are unable to steer safely: do not continue driving. Con-
tact the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
0052
Electronics Mal‐function See Opera‐tor's Manual
The power steering assistance may be malfunctioning. You may
need to use more force to steer.
XDrive on carefully to a qualified specialist workshop and have
the steering checked immediately.
0044
Parking Lock Mal‐function To Park:Apply Parking Brake
Only for vehicles with automatic transmission: the letterN
flashes in the middle of the display if you try to shift to P. A
warning tone also sounds.
The parking lock is malfunctioning.
XApply the parking brake to park.
128Display messages
>> On-board computer and displays.

Vehicle
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
\
The red door warning
lamp comes on while the
vehicle is moving.
In addition, further
warning lamps light up,
such as 00E5.The central vehicle electronics system is malfunctioning.
After the engine is switched off:
Rdo not lock/unlock the doors using the remote control function of
the key
Ryou can no longer start the engine.
XObserve the additional display messages in the display.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driv-
ing under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 100).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
\
The red door warning
lamp is on.A door or the tailgate is open. If you are driving at speeds above
13 mph (20 km/h), an additional warning tone will sound.
XObserve the additional display messages in the display.
XPull over at a suitable place and stop the vehicle safely, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 100).
XClose all doors and the tailgate.
0052
The yellow power steer-
ing warning lamp is lit
while the engine is
running.The power steering is malfunctioning.
GWARNING
You may need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the display.
XCheck whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
XIf you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
XIf you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster141
>> On-board computer and displays.
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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).
Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could
slip, tip over or be flung around and
thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a
risk of injury, particularly in the event of
sudden braking or a sudden change in
direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before
the journey.
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If
the tailgate is open when the engine is
running, particularly if the vehicle is
moving, exhaust fumes could enter the
passenger compartment. There is a risk of
poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate
open.
Your vehicle has not been approved by the
manufacturer for towing a trailer. A trailer
could seriously impair driving safety.
Mounting a basic rack, a cycle rack or a ski/
snowboard rack on the rear of the vehicle will change the axle load distribution as speci-
fied by the vehicle manufacturer. Read the
operating instructions for the individual
accessories.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. For this reason, you
should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
Rnever exceed the maximum permissible
gross vehicle weight or the permissible
axle loads for the vehicle (including occu-
pants). The values are specified on the
vehicle identification plate on the B-pil-
lar of the driver's door
Rthe load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the head restraints
Rensure that no items of luggage can enter
the vehicle interior above or between the
front seats
Rensure that loaded objects are stowed
safely and are secured
Rload heavy objects at the bottom and light
objects at the top
Stowage space
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you stow objects in the vehicle interior
in an unsuitable way, they could slip or be
thrown around and thus hit vehicle occu-
pants. Additionally, the cup holders, open
stowage spaces and mobile phone brackets
cannot restrain the objects placed in them
in the event of an accident. There is a risk
of injury, especially in the event of brak-
ing or sudden changes in direction.
RAlways stow objects so they cannot be
thrown around in these or similar situa-
tions.
RAlways ensure that objects do not pro-
trude from the stowage compartments or
stowage nets.
142Stowage areas
>> Stowage and features.

RAll closable stowage compartments
should be closed before beginning your
journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile objects or
objects which are too large behind the
last bench seat or under the passenger
seats.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 142).
Glove box
XTo open: pull handle 0043.
The glove box can be locked with the Smart-
Key.
XTo lock: insert the SmartKey into the lock
and turn it 90° clockwise to position 0048.
XTo unlock:insert the SmartKey into the lock
and turn it 90° counter-clockwise to posi-
tion 0047.
Stowage compartment in the doors
The stowage compartments are located in the
driver's door and front-passenger door.
0043Stowage compartment
Bottles can be stowed in the doors.
Drawer in the center console
XPull drawer 0044by handle 0043in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
Additional stowage areas
RBracket on the front-passenger seat for a
tablet, such as an iPad Air®
RStowage net in front-passenger footwell
Stowage compartment in the tailgate
The stowage compartment in the tailgate
offers additional stowage space for small
objects. You can keep the fluorescent jacket,
first-aid kit and warning triangle here, for
example.
Stowage areas143
>> Stowage and features.
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XTo open:open the tailgate.
XPull back handle 0043on the inside of the
tailgate.
XFold the lid of the stowage compartment
forwards in the direction of the arrow.
XTo close: fold the lid of the stowage com-
partment back in the opposite direction to the arrow.
XPress the cover firmly closed in the middle
until it engages audibly.
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The trunk cover alone cannot retain or
secure any heavy objects, items of luggage
or heavy loads. You may be struck by unse-
cured loads in the event of sudden changes
in direction, braking or an accident. There is a risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always stow objects in such a way that they
cannot be thrown around. Secure objects,
luggage or loads by, for example, lashing
them down to prevent them from slipping or
tipping over, even if you use the trunk
cover.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 142).
The trunk cover:
Rconceals objects in the vehicle's trunk
Rprevents smaller objects from slipping
from the trunk into the vehicle interior,
but will not restrain loads in the event of
an accident The luggage net bag:
Rserves to hold small, light objects
Rprevents smaller objects from slipping
within the vehicle interior
Fitting
If you use the trunk cover under normal cir-
cumstances, install it in brackets
0044. If you
do not need to use the trunk cover, install it in brackets 0087.
XFor easier fitting, fold the front-
passenger seat backrests forwards
(
Ypage 63).
XOpen the upper and lower tailgate
(Ypage 57).
XHold trunk cover 0043in the trunk with the
luggage net bag at the front.
XInsert the trunk cover into upper
bracket 0044or into lower bracket 0087on the
right-hand side.
iLower bracket 0087can only be used if there
is no subwoofer fitted.
144Stowage areas
>> Stowage and features.