2016 SMART FORTWO change time

!Do not affix the following to plastic sur-
faces:
Rstickers
Rfilms
Rscented oil bottles or similar items
You can otherwise damage the plastic.
!Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent
or sunscreen to come into contact with the
plastic trim. This maintains the high-
quality look of the surfaces.
XWipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-
free cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.
XHeavy soiling: use care products and clean-
ing agents recommended and approved by
smart.
The surface may change color temporarily.
Wait until the surface is dry again.
Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or
selector lever
XThoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use
leather care agents that have been recom-
mended and approved by smart.
Cleaning the seat covers
General notes
!Do not use a microfiber cloth to clean
covers made out of real leather, artificial leather or DINAMICA. If used often, these
can damage the cover.
iNote that regular care is essential to
ensure that the appearance and comfort of
the covers is retained over time.
Genuine leather seat covers
Leather is a natural product.
It exhibits natural surface characteristics,
for example:
RDifferences in the texture
Rmarks caused by growth and injury
RSlight nuances of color
These are characteristics of leather and not
material defects.
!To retain the natural appearance of the
leather, observe the following cleaning
instructions:
RClean genuine leather covers carefully
with a damp cloth and then wipe the cov-
ers down with a dry cloth.
RMake sure that the leather does not
become soaked. It may otherwise become
rough and cracked.
ROnly use leather care agents that have
been recommended by smart. You can
obtain these from a qualified specialist
workshop.
Seat covers of other materials
!Observe the following when cleaning:
Rclean artificial leather covers with a
cloth moistened with a solution contain-
ing 1% detergent (e.g. dish washing liq-
uid).
Rclean cloth covers with a microfiber
cloth moistened with a solution contain-
ing 1% detergent (e.g. dish washing liq-
uid). Rub carefully and always wipe
entire seat sections to avoid leaving
visible lines. Leave the seat to dry
afterwards. Cleaning results depend on
the type of dirt and how long it has been
there.
Rclean DINAMICA covers with a damp cloth.
Make sure that you wipe entire seat sec-
tions to avoid leaving visible lines.
Cleaning the seat belts
GWARNING
Seat belts can become severely weakened if bleached or dyed. This could cause the seat
belts to tear or fail, for instance, in the
event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or fatal injury.
Never bleach or dye the seat belts.
!Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts by
heating at temperatures above 176 ‡(80 †)
or in direct sunlight.
XUse clean, lukewarm water and soap solu-
tion.
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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).
Where will I find...?
Vehicle tool kit
The TIREFIT kit and the towing eye are located
in the stowage well under the front-passenger
footwell.
XUnscrew wing nuts 0043.
XRemove the vehicle tool tray.
0043Towing eye
0044Tire sealant filler bottle
0087Tire inflation compressor
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with a TIREFIT
kit (Ypage 161).
Information on changing/mounting a wheel
(
Ypage 197).
XStop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away
(Ypage 100).
XIf possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
XMake sure that the passengers are not
endangered as they get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that no one is near the danger
area while a wheel is being changed. Any-
one who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
XGet out of the vehicle. Pay attention to
traffic conditions when doing so.
XClose the driver's door.
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes
TIREFIT is a tire sealant.
You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to
0.16 in (4 mm), particularly those in the tire
tread. You can use TIREFIT at outside tem-
peratures down to 00F84‡(00F820 †).
Flat tire161
>> Breakdown assistance.

GWARNING
In the following situations, the tire seal-
ant is unable to provide sufficient break-
down assistance, as it is unable to seal the
tire properly:
Rthere are cuts or punctures in the tire
larger than those mentioned above.
Rthe wheel rim is damaged.
Ryou have driven at very low tire pressures
or on a flat tire.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle. Contact a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
GWARNING
The tire sealant is harmful and causes irri-
tation. It must not come into contact with
your skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed.
Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tire
sealant away from children. There is a risk
of injury.
If you come into contact with the tire seal-
ant, observe the following:
RRinse off the tire sealant from your skin
immediately with water.
RIf the tire sealant comes into contact
with your eyes, immediately rinse them
thoroughly with clean water.
RIf tire sealant is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly and
drink plenty of water. Do not induce vom-
iting, and seek medical attention imme-
diately.
RImmediately change out of clothing
which has come into contact with tire
sealant.
RIf an allergic reaction occurs, seek med-
ical attention immediately.
!Do not operate the tire inflation com-
pressor for longer than 15 minutes at a time
without a break. It may otherwise overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be oper-
ated again once it has cooled down. Comply with the manufacturer’s safety
instructions on the sticker on the tire infla-
tion compressor.
Using the TIREFIT kit
XDo not remove any foreign objects which
have penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or
nails.
XRemove the tire sealant bottle and the tire
inflation compressor from the front-
passenger footwell (
Ypage 161).
XAffix the 50 mph (80 km/h) maximum speed
sticker to the instrument cluster within the
driver's field of vision.
XUnwind plug
0043with the cable from the tire
inflation compressor 0044.
XRemove hose0083from the bottom section of
tire inflation compressor housing 0044.
XRemove cap on tire sealant bottle0085and
connect hose 0083.
XRemove the cap from valve 006Don the faulty
tire.
XRemove cap on filler hose 0087and screw
filler hose 0087onto the valve.
XInsert connector 0043into the 12 V socket in
your vehicle (Ypage 147).
162Flat tire
>> Breakdown assistance.

Tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits
securely on the wheel. There are several steel
wires in the bead to prevent the tire from
coming loose from the wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
Weight of optional extras
The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
parts and more than 5 lbs (2.3 kilograms).
These optional extras, such as high-perform-
ance brakes, level control, a roof rack or a
high-performance battery, are not included
in the curb weight and the weight of the
accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
This is a unique identifier which can be used
by a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for
example for a product recall, and thus iden-
tify the purchasers. The TIN is made up of the manufacturer's identity code, tire size, tire
type code and the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a
code that contains the maximum load bearing
capacity of a tire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the
tires and the road surface.
Treadwear indicators
Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are dis-
tributed over the tire tread. If the tire tread
is level with the bars, the wear limit of 00CDin
(1.6 mm) has been reached.
Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at
their designated seating positions.
Total load limit
Nominal load and luggage load plus 68 kg
(150 lbs) multiplied by the number of seats in
the vehicle.
Changing a wheel
Flat tire
You can find information on what to do in the
event of a flat tire in the "Flat tire" section
(
Ypage 161).
Rotating the wheels
GWARNING
Never interchange the front and rear wheels
as they have different dimensions, e.g.
size, wheel offset etc. Otherwise, there
could be a negative effect on the road hold- ing and you could endanger yourself or oth-
ers.
!On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure
monitor, electronic components are loca-
ted in the wheel.
Tire-mounting tools should not be used
near the valve. This could damage the elec-
tronic components.
Only have tires changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Various types of steel wheel can be fitted on
your vehicle. Some steel wheels have a red
mark in the hub cap area. The hub cap has to be
removed to see the red mark, see "Raising the
vehicle" in the "Wheel change" section
(
Ypage 197). When changing the wheels,
always fit wheels of the same type on all axles.
Always pay attention to the instructions and
safety notes when changing a wheel
(
Ypage 196).
The wear patterns on the front and rear tires
differ, depending on the operating condi-
tions. Front tires typically wear more on the
shoulders and the rear tires in the center.
Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel
is rotated. Check the tire pressure and reac-
tivate the tire pressure monitor if necessary.
196Changing a wheel
>> Wheels and tires.

Observe the following when raising the vehi-
cle:
Rmake sure you have a suitable jack and
wheel wrench. If used incorrectly, the jack
could tip over with the vehicle raised.
For further information inquire at any
smart center.
Rthe jack is designed only to raise and hold
the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed. It is not suited for per-
forming maintenance work under the vehi-
cle.
Ravoid changing the wheel on uphill and
downhill slopes.
Rbefore raising the vehicle, secure it from
rolling away by applying the parking brake
and inserting wheel chocks. Never disen-
gage the parking brake while the vehicle is
raised.
Rthe jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a
large, flat load-bearing underlay must be
used. On a slippery surface, a non-slip
underlay must be used, e.g. rubber mats.
Rdo not use wooden blocks or similar objects
as a jack underlay. Otherwise, the jack will
not be able to achieve its load-bearing
capacity due to the restricted height.
Rmake sure that the distance between the
underside of the tires and the ground does
not exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).
Rnever place your hands and feet under the
raised vehicle.
Rdo not lie under the vehicle.
Rdo not start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
Rdo not open or close a door or the tailgate
while the vehicle is raised.
Rmake sure that no persons are present in the
vehicle when the vehicle is raised.
!The jack is designed exclusively for
jacking up the vehicle at the jacking
points. Otherwise, your vehicle could be
damaged.
Steel wheel with hub cap
XVehicles with steel wheels and hub caps:
carefully reach into two of the hub cap
openings and remove the hub cap.
Steel wheel with hub cap
XVehicles with steel wheels and hub caps:
remove the hub cap.
XUsing wheel wrench 0043, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely.
198Changing a wheel
>> Wheels and tires.