2016 SMART FORTWO warning

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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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.
84Setting the air vents
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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).
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
Important safety notes
In certain driving and driving safety sys-
tems, the sensors adjust automatically while
a certain distance is being driven after the
vehicle has been delivered or after repairs.
Full system effectiveness is not reached until
the end of this teach-in procedure.
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after sev-
eral hundred kilometers of driving. Compen-
sate for this by applying greater force to the brake pedal.
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is
new, the more satisfied you will be with its
performance in the future.
RYou should therefore drive at varying vehi-
cle and engine speeds for the first
1000 miles (1500 km).
RAvoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full
throttle, during this period.
RChange gear in good time, before the tach-ometer needle is 00C3of the way to the red
area of the tachometer.
RDo not manually shift to a lower gear to
brake the vehicle.
RVehicles with automatic transmission: if
possible, do not depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kick-
down).
RVehicles with automatic transmission:
ideally, for the first 1000 miles(1500 km),
drive in program
E(Comfort).
After 1000 miles (1500 km), you can increase
the engine speed gradually and bring the
vehicle to full speed.
You should also observe these notes on run-
ning-in if the engine or parts of the drive
train on your vehicle have been replaced.
Observe the maximum permissible speed.
Driving
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can
restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a
depressed pedal. The operating and road
safety of the vehicle is jeopardized. There
is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats securely and as specified in order to
ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals.
Do not use loose floormats and do not place
floormats on top of one another.
GWARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct
usage of the pedals, e.g.:
Rshoes with thick soles
Rshoes with high heels
Rslippers
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driv-
ing, safety-relevant functions are only
available with limitations, or not at all.
This could affect, for example, the power
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steering and the brake boosting effect. Youwill require considerably more effort to
steer and brake. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Do not switch off the ignition while driv-
ing.
GWARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake
can:
Roverheat and cause a fire
Rlose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident.
Release the parking brake fully before
driving off.
!Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid
high engine speeds and driving at full
throttle until the engine has reached its
operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
SmartKey positions
005ATo remove the SmartKey
0047Power supply for some consumers, such as
the windshield wipers
0048Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
0049Starting the engine
The steering is locked when you remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Starting the engine
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehi-
cle in motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of
park position P or shift manual trans-
mission into neutral.
Rstart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children or animals unattended
in the vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey
out of reach of children.
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
Inhaling these exhaust gases leads to poi-
soning. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Therefore never leave the engine running
in enclosed spaces without sufficient ven- tilation.
GWARNING
Flammable materials introduced through
environmental influence or by animals can
ignite if in contact with the exhaust system
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or parts of the engine that heat up. There is
a risk of fire.
Carry out regular checks to make sure that
there are no flammable foreign materials
in the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system.
!Do not depress the accelerator when
starting the engine.
iDuring a cold start, the engine runs at
higher speeds to enable the catalytic con-
verter to reach its operating temperature.
The sound of the engine may change during
this time.
Manual transmission
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
XDepress the clutch pedal fully.
XShift to neutral.
Automatic transmission
XShift the transmission to position P
(Ypage 92).
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P
(
Ypage 92).
iYou can start the engine in transmission
positions Pand N.
In order to start the engine in transmission
position Nyou must depress the brake pedal
and keep it depressed.
Starting procedure
XTurn the key to position 3in the ignition
lock (Ypage 87) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
Pulling away
General notes
GWARNING
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
If the engine speed is above the idling
speed and you engage transmission posi-
tion Dor R, the vehicle could pull away
suddenly. There is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor
R, always firmly depress the brake pedal
and do not simultaneously accelerate.
!Vehicles with manual transmission:
change gear in good time and avoid spin-
ning the wheels. You could otherwise dam-
age the vehicle.
!Release the parking brake before driving
off. The parking brake can otherwise over-
heat, malfunction and wear out quickly.
Accelerate gently when pulling away.
The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away.
You can open the doors from the inside at any
time.
You can also deactivate the automatic locking
feature (
Ypage 55).
Vehicles with automatic transmission: you
can only shift the transmission from position
P to the desired transmission position if:
Rthe ignition is switched on
Ryou depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed and
Ryou press release button on the selector
lever (Ypage 92).
Only then is the shift lock released.
iVehicles with automatic transmission:
transmission shifts take place at higher
engine speeds after a cold start. This helps
the catalytic converter to reach its oper-
ating temperature more quickly.
Hill start assist
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient.
It holds the vehicle for a short time after you have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal
and to depress it before the vehicle begins to
roll.
GWARNING
After a short time, hill start assist will no
longer brake your vehicle and it could roll
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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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XShift one gear up or down according to
gearshift recommendation0043when shown
in the multifunction display of the instru-
ment cluster.
Further information on the transmission dis-
play (
Ypage 111).
Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling
speed and you engage transmission posi-
tion Dor R, the vehicle could pull away
suddenly. There is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor
R, always firmly depress the brake pedal
and do not simultaneously accelerate.
GWARNING
The automatic transmission switches to
neutral position Nwhen you switch off the
engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always
switch to parking position P. Prevent the
parked vehicle from rolling away by apply-
ing the parking brake.
Selector lever
005DPark position with parking lock
005EReverse gear
005CNeutral
005BDrive
XTo shift transmission position: press
release button 0043and shift the gear lever
to the desired transmission position.
When you shift the transmission from posi-
tions Nor Pto position R, the ignition must
also be switched on.
iWhen you shift the transmission from
positions Dor Rto position N, you do not
need to press release button 0043.
Transmission position and drive pro-
gram display
The current transmission position and drive
program appear in the multifunction display.
0043Transmission position display
0044Drive program display
92Automatic transmission
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Problems with the transmission
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
The transmission has
problems shifting
gear.The transmission is losing oil.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
The acceleration abil-
ity is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer shifts into all of
the gears.
Reverse gear can no
longer be engaged.The transmission is in emergency mode.
XStop the vehicle.
XShift the transmission to position P.
XSwitch off the engine.
XWait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
XShift the transmission to positionD.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
Manually releasing the selector lever
lock
You can manually release the selector level
lock in the event of an electrical malfunc-
tion. This is the case, for example, when you
want to release the parking brake while tow-
ing away the vehicle and then apply it again.
!Do not use any sharp-edged objects to
prise out the cover from the center console.
Otherwise, the cover or the center console
could be damaged.
XApply the parking brake.
XPrise out cover 0043at lower edge 0044with a
flat, blunt object (e.g. a screwdriver wrap-
ped in cloth).
XPull cover 0043in the direction of the arrow.
XPull yellow release 0087behind the trim up
and simultaneously press release button 0085
on the selector lever.
XShift the selector lever to Nor P.
Refueling
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating
before refueling.
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