2016 SMART FORTWO ESP

XBend the cover back into position.
XTighten the two screws0043again.
Side turn signal lamps
XInsert a flat tool into recess 0043and lever
side turn signal lamp 0044forwards and out.
XRemove the bulb holder from side turn sig-
nal lamp 0044by turning it a quarter turn
anti-clockwise.
XPull the bulb out of the bulb holder.
XInsert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
XInsert the bulb holder into side turn signal
lamp 0044and turn it a quarter turn clock-
wise.
XInsert side turn signal lamp 0044.
Changing the rear bulbs
Tail lamp
XSwitch off the lights.
XTo remove: open the upper and lower tail-
gate (Ypage 57).
XRemove two screws 0043on the tail lamp using
a suitable slotted screwdriver.
XCarefully take out the lamp.
XTo release the connector: insert a suitable
slotted screwdriver under the plastic
hanger, lift a small plastic piece upwards
and remove the connector.
Bulb holder
0043
Tail lamp/brake lamp/side marker lamps
(only vehicles without partial LEDs)
0044Turn signal
0087Backup lamp
0085Rear foglamp (vehicles without partial
LEDs)
XUnclip four bulb holder tabs 0083and care-
fully remove the bulb holder.
XPull out the corresponding bulb.
XInsert the new bulb.
XRe-install bulb holder.
Four bulb holder tabs 0083must audibly
engage.
XInsert the connector.
XInsert the lamp again.
XTighten the two screws 0043on the tail lamp
again.
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Combination switch
0043
Control for wiping frequency and sensi-
tivity of the rain sensor
00480Windshield wipers off
004900AE Intermittent wipe
0058 Automatic wipe (rain sensor)
004A1Continuous wipe, slow
004B2 Continuous wipe, fast
008400D4 Wipes with washer fluid
XTo switch on: turn the key to position 1or 2
in the ignition lock (Ypage 87).
XPress the combination switch to the 00AE
position or 1.
or
XStart the engine (Ypage 87).
XPress the combination switch down or up to
the corresponding position.
XTo wipe with washer fluid 00D4: pull the
combination switch towards the steering
wheel.
XTo switch off: press the combination switch
to position 0.
Position 2changes to position 1when the
engine is stopped.
In position 1or in the 00AEposition, the
windshield wipers stop automatically when
the engine is stopped and the driver's door is
opened.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: in position0058
the windshield wipers stop automatically
when the engine is stopped.
The windshield will no longer be wiped prop- erly if the wiper blades are worn. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic con-
ditions.
Intermittent wipe
Vehicles with a rain sensor: the appropriate
wiping frequency is automatically set
according to the intensity of the rain. With
intermittent wiping you can also adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor using con-
trol 0043. When the sensitivity is set to high,
the windshield wiper wipes more frequently.
XTo switch on: start the engine (Ypage 87).
XPress the combination switch to the 0058
position.
The windshield wipers sweep once.
Switching the rear window wiper on/off
Combination switch
0043
Control
0048003F Rear window wiper off
004900C5Rear window wiper on
004A00E2Wiping with washer fluid
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock or start the engine (Ypage 87).
XTurn control 0043on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move
while you are changing the wiper blades,
you could be trapped by the wiper arm.
There is a risk of injury.
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away. There is a risk of an accident and
injury.
Therefore, quickly move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never
leave the vehicle when it is held by hill
start assist.
Hill start assist is not active if:
Ryou pull away on level ground
Ryou pull away in a forward gear on a down-
hill slope
Ron vehicles with automatic transmission,
the transmission is in position N.
Rthe parking brake is applied.
RESP®is malfunctioning
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Problems with the engine
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard.RThere is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
RThere is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
XSwitch off the engine before attempting to start the engine
again (Ypage 101).
XTry to start the engine again (Ypage 87). Avoid excessively long
and frequent attempts to start the engine as these will drain the
battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor.The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or
discharged.
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 168).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
XAllow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two
minutes.
XTry to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine is not run-
ning smoothly and is
misfiring.There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechan-
ical component of the engine management system.
XOnly depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it.
XHave the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The coolant tempera-
ture exceeds 230 ‡
(110 †). The red coolant
temperature warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds. The Stop
Switch Off Enginemessage appears.
The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
XStop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
XCheck the coolant level (Ypage 153). Observe the warning notes
as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
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Manual transmission
Gear lever
!
Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is
depressed.
!When shifting into 5thgear, you should
always push the gear lever all the way to the
right. You could otherwise shift uninten-
tionally into 3rdgear and damage the
transmission.
If you shift down at too high a speed (trans-
mission braking), this can cause the engine
to overrev, leading to engine damage.
Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by
using the clutch pedal. There is otherwise
a risk of damaging the clutch.
!On long and steep downhill gradients,
especially if the vehicle is laden, you must
shift into gear 1,2or 3in good time. By
doing so, you will make use of the braking
effect of the engine. This relieves the load
on the brake system and prevents the brakes
from overheating and wearing too quickly.
0047 -004BForward gears
005EReverse gear
Shifting to neutral
XDepress the clutch pedal fully.
XMove the gearshift lever to position 0043.
Engaging reverse gear
!
Only shift into reverse gear Rwhen the
vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, you could
damage the transmission.
All vehicles except for smart 66 kw Turbo
XShift to neutral (Ypage 91).
XPress the gear lever to the right and then
pull it back.
smart 66 kw Turbo
XShift to neutral (Ypage 91).
XPull collar 0043upwards.
XPress the gear lever to the right and then
pull it back.
Shift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style.
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Transmission positions
0045Park position
This prevents the vehicle from
rolling away when stopped.
Only shift the transmission into
positionP(
Ypage 92) when the
vehicle is stationary. The parking
lock should not be used as a brake
when parking. Always apply the
parking brake in addition to the
parking lock in order to secure the
vehicle.
The key can only be removed if the
transmission is in position P. If
the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock, the selector lever is
locked.
In the event of a malfunction of the
vehicle's electronics, the trans-
mission may lock. Information on
manually disconnecting the selec-
tor lever lock (
Ypage 97).
Have the vehicle electronics
checked immediately at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
0046Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission into
position Rwhen the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
0044Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. Otherwise, the
automatic transmission could be
damaged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the parking brake and
brake pedal will allow you to move
the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or
tow it away.
If esp
®is deactivated or faulty:
shift the transmission to position
N if the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
!Rolling in neutral Ncan dam-
age the drive train.
003ADrive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D. This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
Rthe selected drive program:
Rthe position of the accelerator pedal
Rthe road speed
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
Rlittle throttle: early upshifts
Rmore throttle: late upshifts
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more quickly and protecting them against
corrosion.
Limited braking performance on salt-
treated roads
If you drive on salted roads, a layer of salt
residue may form on the brake discs and brake
pads. This can result in a significantly lon-
ger braking distance.
RBrake occasionally to remove any possible
salt residue. Make sure that you do not
endanger other road users when doing so.
RCarefully depress the brake pedal and the
beginning and end of a journey.
RMaintain a greater distance to the vehicle
ahead.
Servicing the brakes
!The brake fluid level may be too low, if:
Rif the red brake warning lamp lights up
in the instrument cluster and
Ryou hear a warning tone while the engine
is running
Observe additional warning messages in
the multifunction display.
The brake fluid level may be too low due to
brake pad wear or leaking brake lines.
Have the brake system checked immedi-
ately. Consult a qualified specialist work-
shop to arrange this.
!A function or performance test should
only be carried out on a 2-axle dynamome-
ter. If you wish to operate the vehicle on
such a dynamometer, please consult a
qualified specialist workshop in advance.
You could otherwise damage the drive train
or the brake system.
!As the ESP®system operates automati-
cally, the engine and the ignition must be
switched off (the SmartKey must be in posi-
tion 0or 1in the ignition lock) if:
Rthe parking brake is tested using a brake
dynamometer (maximum 10 seconds).
Rthe vehicle is towed with the front axle
raised.
Braking triggered automatically by ESP
®
may seriously damage the brake system. All checks and maintenance work on the brake
system must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Have brake pads installed and brake fluid
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the brake system has only been subject to
moderate loads, you should test the function-
ality of your brakes at regular intervals.
When having brake pads/linings fitted, smart
recommends that you only use those which are
approved for smart vehicles or are of an
equivalent quality standard. Brake pads/
linings which have not been approved for
smart vehicles or which are not of an equiv-
alent quality could affect your vehicle's
operating safety.
smart recommends that you only use brake
fluid which is approved for smart vehicles or
is of an equivalent quality standard. Brake
fluid which has not been approved for smart
vehicles or which
is not of an equivalent
quality could affect your vehicle's operating
safety.
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth on the road surface, there is a danger of hydro-
planing occurring, even if:
Ryou drive at low speeds.
Rthe tires have adequate tread depth.
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or in conditions in which hydroplaning may
occur, you must drive in the following man-
ner:
Rlower your speed.
Ravoid ruts.
Ravoid sudden steering movements
Rbrake carefully.
Driving on flooded roads
!Bear in mind that vehicles traveling in
front or in the opposite direction create
waves. This may cause the maximum per-
missible water depth to be exceeded.
Failure to observe these notes may result in damage to the engine, electrical systems
and transmission.
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Prevent water from entering the vehicle inte-
rior or the engine compartment. If you must
drive through standing water, bear in mind
that:
Rthe water level should not exceed the lower
edge of the vehicle body in still water
Ryou should drive no faster than at walking
pace.
Winter driving
GWARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface
in an attempt to increase the engine's
braking effect, the drive wheels could lose
their grip. There is an increased danger of
skidding and accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface.
GDANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous
gases such as carbon monoxide (CO) may
enter the vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if
the vehicle becomes trapped in snow. There
is a risk of fatal injury.
If you have to leave the engine running,
keep the exhaust pipe and the area around
the vehicle free of snow. To ensure an ade- quate supply of fresh air, open a window on
the side of the vehicle that is not facing
into the wind.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a quali-
fied specialist workshop at the onset of win-
ter.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road
surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steer-
ing and braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise
control.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
XTry to bring the vehicle under control
using corrective steering.
XVehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position N.The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-
face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around freez-
ing point.
For more information on driving with snow
chains, see (
Ypage 179).
For more information on driving with summer
tires, see (
Ypage 179).
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section (
Ypage 179).
Driving systems
Cruise control
General notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. Cruise control does not brake
the vehicle automatically. Only the engine's
braking effect is available. In order to
reduce speed and maintain distance to other
road users, you need to brake yourself. This
interrupts cruise control.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic
conditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady speed for a prolonged period. You can
use cruise control at speeds above 20 mph
(30 km/h).
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise
control can neither reduce the risk of an
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Cruise control cannot take into account road,
weather or traffic conditions. Cruise control
is only an aid. You are responsible for the
distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and for stay-ing in lane.
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