2016 SMART FORTWO lock

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
00B3
The red oil pressure
indicator lamp is lit
while the engine is
running. A warning
tone also sounds.The engine oil pressure is too low. There is a risk of engine dam-
age.
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.
XSwitch off the engine.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 100).
XCheck the oil level (Ypage 150).
XIf necessary, add engine oil (Ypage 150).
Information on approved engine oils can also be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop.
00AC
The red coolant tem-
perature warning lamp
comes on while the
engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds.The coolant temperature has exceeded 230 ‡(110 †). The airflow to
the engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level may be too
low.
GWARNING
The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some
fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch
fire.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns, which
can occur just by opening the engine compartment cover.
There is a risk of injury.
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.
XSwitch off the engine.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 100).
XLeave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
XCheck the coolant level and top up the coolant. Observe the notes
as you do so (Ypage 210).
XIf you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the engine
coolant system checked.
XMake sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
XDo not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is
below 230 ‡(110 †). Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic.
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Tires
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
0077
You are driving and the
yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
In addition the\
door warning lamp and
other warning lamps,
e.g. 00E5, light up.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.
0077
You are driving and the
yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit. A
warning tone also
sounds.The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly.
GWARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following haz-
ards:
RA flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
Ryou could lose control of the vehicle.
RContinued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat
build-up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 100).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Ypage 161).
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Vehicle
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sun visors
Overview
GWARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is
folded up when the vehicle is in motion, you
could be blinded by incident light. There
is a risk of an accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving.
0043Mirror cover
0044Bracket
0087Retaining strap
0085Vanity mirror
Glare from the side
XFold down the sun visor.
XPull the sun visor out of bracket 0044.
XSwing the sun visor to the side.
Ashtray
!
The cup holder in the center console is not
heat resistant. Before placing lit ciga-
rettes in the ashtray, make sure that the
ashtray is fully inserted in the cup holder.
Make sure that lit cigarettes do not fall
into the cup holder.
Otherwise, the cup holder could be dam-
aged.
XTo open: lift up cover 0043.
XTo close:push down cover 0043.
XTo remove:pull the ashtray up and out.
XTo insert:insert the ashtray into the cup
holder.
iIf you remove the ashtray, you can use the
resulting compartment for stowage.
12 V sockets
General notes
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 87).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a
maximum draw of 120 W(10A). Example acces-
sories include mobile phone chargers.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
Socket in the front-compartment center
console
XLift up the cover of socket 0043.
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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).
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Engine compartment (rear)
Engine compartment cover
GWARNING
The engine compartment cover may become
very hot. If you remove the cover to do work on the engine compartment, there is a risk
of injury!
Allow the engine to cool down and then
remove the engine compartment cover after
cooling has taken place.
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If
the engine compartment cover has not been installed correctly, when the engine is
running, particularly if the vehicle is
moving, exhaust fumes could enter the
passenger compartment. There is a risk of
poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before remov-
ing the engine compartment cover. Make
sure that the engine compartment cover has
been installed correctly.
XTo open: apply the parking brake.
XSelect a gear.
XSwitch the ignition off.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
XOpen the upper and lower tailgate
(Ypage 57).
XFor vehicles with the subwoofer: remove the
subwoofer (Ypage 149).
XRemove luggage compartment cover 0043if
necessary (Ypage 144).
XHold the carpet on the right and left sides
and fold upwards.
XVehicles with a trunk cover: attach the hook to upper bracket of trunk cover 0043
(
Ypage 144).
XUnscrew screws 0087from engine compart-
ment cover 0044manually.
XRemove engine compartment cover 0044.
XTo close:slide engine compartment
cover 0044forward as far as it will go.
XRetighten screws 0087manually.
XVehicles with a trunk cover: unhook the
hooks.
XPut the carpet back into the vehicle.
XFold down the carpet and push it under the
side paneling.
XFor vehicles with the subwoofer: fit the
subwoofer again (Ypage 149).
XClose the tailgate.
Engine oil
General notes
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.55 US qt (0.5 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1000 km). The oil consumption may
be higher than this when the vehicle is new or
if you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
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HEnvironmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any.
If oil enters the soil or waterways, it is
harmful to the environment.
!Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off.
You will find further information on engine
oils you can use in the "Technical data" sec-
tion (
Ypage 209).
XTurn cap 0043counter-clockwise and remove
it.
XAdd engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on the oil dipstick, top up once with a max-
imum of 1.1 US qt (1 l) of engine oil.
XReplace cap 0043on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
XCheck the oil level again with the oil dip- stick (Ypage 150).
Front compartment
Service cover
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the service cover is not locked, it may
come loose during driving and block your
view or endanger other road users. There is
a risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, make sure that the service cover
is locked before every journey.
GWARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to operate
while the service cover is open, there is a
danger of injury from the wiper arms. There
is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers
and the ignition before opening the ser-
vice cover.
!To ensure unhindered air intake, care-
fully remove any snow or dirt from the ven- tilation slots above the service cover.
To prevent it from becoming damaged or
dirty, the service cover can be removed and
hung on the front of the vehicle.
The service cover is attached to the rear side
of the vehicle body with a strap.
XPark the vehicle on a flat, level surface.
XApply the parking brake.
XSelect a gear.
XSwitch the ignition off.
Removing
XTo unlock: remove lock cover 0043(driver's
side only) with the key.
XInsert the key into the lock and turn it to
position 0092.
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XPull both levers0043with both index fingers
in the direction of the arrows.
XFirst pull both levers 0044forwards and then
completely out.
XLift service cover 0087and pull forwards.
XHook service cover 0087at the top rear in the
openings on the vehicle.
Inserting
XLift service cover 0087.
XSlide bars0085on the left and right of the
service cover under the bars on fender.
XPress service cover 0087down in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
XSlide both levers 0044in and then back.
XPress lever 0044in the radiator trim and
allow it to engage.
XTo lock: insert the key into the lock and
turn it to position 0047.
Insert lock cover 0043flush (on the driver's
side) and clip it into place.
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