2016 SMART FORTWO clutch

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
88Driving
>> Driving and parking.

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.
Manual transmission91
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R®: increases the speed
R−: decreases the speed
XPress switch0044(®) or (−) repeatedly
until the desired speed is reached.
The speed is gradually increased or
reduced.
or
XPress and hold switch 0044(®) or (−) until
the desired speed is reached.
XRelease the switch.
The new speed is stored.
Interrupting cruise control
When cruise control is switched on, you can
cancel cruise control at any time and call up
the stored speed again later.
iWhen you switch off the engine, the last
speed stored is cleared.
XPress button 0085± and release it.
or
XBrake.
Cruise control is interrupted.
Cruise control is also canceled when:
Ryou engage the parking brake
Ryou depress the clutch
Resp®intervenes
Deactivating cruise control
XPress switch 0043(OFF).
Cruise control is deactivated.
The 0085 symbol goes out in the multifunc-
tion display.
Parking aid
General notes
The rear parking aid uses an acoustic signal
to indicate the distance between your vehicle
and an obstacle. If you engage reverse gear
while the engine is running, the parking aid is activated automatically.
The parking aid uses three sensors 0043in the
rear bumper to monitor the area behind your
vehicle. The sensors must be free from dirt,
ice or slush. They can otherwise not function
correctly. Clean the sensors regularly, tak-
ing care not to scratch or damage them.
When reverse gear is engaged the system
measures the distance between your vehicle
and an object. If the proximity to the object
behind the vehicle is less than 4.0 ft (1.20 m)
a beeping sound is issued. As the distance to
the object decreases the frequency increa-
ses. When the object is a maximum of 1.0 ft
(30 cm) a continuous tone is issued.
Important safety notes
The parking aid feature is only intended as an
aid. It is not a replacement for your attention
to your immediate surroundings. You are
always responsible for safe maneuvering,
parking and exiting a parking space. When
maneuvering, parking or pulling out of a
parking space, make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects in the area in
which you are maneuvering.
!When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such as
flower pots or trailer drawbars. The park-
ing aid does not detect such objects if they
are in the immediate vicinity of the vehi-
cle. You could damage the vehicle or the
objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and other
objects that absorb ultrasonic waves.
Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car
wash, the compressed-air brakes of a truck
or a pneumatic drill could cause the park-
ing aid to malfunction.
The parking aid may not function correctly
on uneven terrain.
Driving systems107
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
To Start Engine:Shift to P or N
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: the currently selected
transmission position is shown in the middle of the display.
You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position Dor R.
XShift to Por Nto start.
To Start Engine:Shift to N.
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: the currently selected
transmission position is shown in the middle of the display.
The engine switches off while the vehicle is in motion.
XShift to Nto start.
0044
To Start Engine:Apply Brake
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: N is shown in the
middle of the display.
You have tried to start the engine in transmission position N
without depressing the brake pedal.
XDepress the brake pedal.
TransmissionNotinP Risk of VehicleRolling Away
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: a warning tone also
sounds.
The driver's door is open/not fully closed and the gear lever is in
position R,Nor D.
GWARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
XShift the selector lever to position P.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away.
XFully close the driver's door.
0079
Transmission Mal‐functionVisitWork‐shop
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: 0079is shown.
The automatic transmission is malfunctioning.
XNotify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
0079or0045/
003A/0046/
0044
Clutch ProtectionActive See Opera‐tor's Manual
Vehicles with automatic transmission only: 0079flashes alter-
nately with the currently selected transmission position.
The automatic transmission clutch has overheated. You will feel
the clutch pedal pulsate.
XInitially try to avoid pulling away or crawling maneuvers.
The automatic transmission is available again when the display
message goes out.
Display messages129
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
0079or0045/
003A/0046/
0044
Transmission Over‐heated See Opera‐tor's Manual
Only for vehicles with automatic transmission: 0079flashes
alternately with the currently selected transmission position. A
warning tone also sounds.
Further pulling away or crawling maneuvers have led to a critical
clutch temperature.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away.
XWait until the automatic transmission has cooled down and the
display message does not reappear after acknowledging it.
Electronics Mal‐functionVisitWork‐shop
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.
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.
Electronics Mal‐functionVisitWork‐shop
The transmission electronics are malfunctioning or the neutral
sensor is faulty.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated.
Starting the engine is only possible with the clutch pedal fully
depressed.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
0039
Remove key
The key is in the ignition lock, the engine is switched off and the
driver's door is open.
XRemove the SmartKey.
Rain and Light Sen‐sor InoperativeThe rain/light sensor is malfunctioning.
Automatic headlamp mode and automatic intermittent wipe are not
available.
XSwitch on exterior lighting manually if required (Ypage 67).
XSwitch the windshield wipers on or off manually as required
(Ypage 74).
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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>> On-board computer and displays.

It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:when
towing a vehicle, the transmission must be in
position N.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
Rcannot turn the SmartKey to position 2in
the ignition lock
Rcannot shift the transmission to position N
on vehicles with automatic transmission
iDeactivate the automatic locking feature
(Ypage 55). You could otherwise be locked
out when pushing or towing the vehicle.
iVehicles with the basic carrier fitted:
Do not tow away the vehicle with the basic
carrier fitted.
Do not secure the tow cable or tow bar to the
basic carrier.
Installing/removing the towing eye
Installing the towing eye
XRemove the towing eye from the stowage
space. The towing eye is located in the vehicle
tool kit stowage compartment in the front-
passenger footwell (
Ypage 161).
XCarefully prise out cover 0043using a suit-
able tool, e.g. a plastic wedge.
XScrew in the towing eye clockwise to the
stop and tighten it.
Removing the towing eye
XUnscrew and remove the towing eye.
XPosition top of cover 0043in the bumper and
press it in at the bottom until it engages.
XPlace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit
stowage compartment in the front-
passenger footwell (
Ypage 161).
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
When towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised, it is important that you observe the
safety instructions (
Ypage 170).
!The ignition must be switched off if you
are towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP
®could other-
wise damage the brake system.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps
(Ypage 69).
XBring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0in the igni-
tion lock and remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
XVehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
or
XVehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and select
neutral.
XTake the SmartKey with you when you leave
the vehicle.
Towing a vehicle with both axles on the
ground
i
In order to signal a change of direction
when towing with the hazard warning lamps
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switched on, use the combination switch as
usual. In this case, only the indicator
lamps for the direction of travel flash.
After resetting the combination switch, the
hazard warning lamp starts flashing again.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: the
automatic transmission automatically shifts
to position Pwhen you open the driver's or
front-passenger door or when you remove the
key from the ignition lock. In order to ensure
that the automatic transmission stays in
position Nwhen towing the vehicle, you must
observe the following points:
XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
XDepress and hold the brake pedal.
XShift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
XLeave the SmartKey in position 2in the
ignition lock.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XRelease the parking brake.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps
(Ypage 69).
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(
Ypage 170).
Transporting the vehicle
!
You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
XVehicles with automatic transmission:
turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 87).
XVehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and select
neutral.
XShift the transmission to position N.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
XVehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position P.
XVehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and engage
first or reverse gear.
XTurn the SmartKey to position0in the igni-
tion lock and remove it.
XSecure the vehicle.
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
Tow-starting (emergency engine start-
ing)
!
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission.
iYou can find information on "Jump-start-
ing" at (Ypage 168).
Before tow-starting:
Rthe battery must be connected
Rthe engine must be cold
Rthe exhaust system has cooled down.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps
(Ypage 69).
XInstall the towing eye (Ypage 171).
XSecure the rigid towing bar or the towing
rope.
XDepress and hold the brake pedal.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
XDepress the clutch pedal fully, engage sec-
ond gear and keep the clutch pedal fully
depressed.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XTow-start the vehicle.
XRelease the clutch pedal slowly; do not
depress the accelerator pedal while doing
so.
XWhen the engine is started, immediately
depress the clutch pedal fully and select
neutral.
XPull over at a suitable place and stop the
vehicle safely, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away
with the parking brake.
XRemove the rigid towing bar or towing
rope.
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>> Breakdown assistance.

Direction of rotation
Tires with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a
risk of hydroplaning. These advantages can
only be gained if the tires are fitted corre-
sponding to the direction of rotation.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates
its correct direction of rotation.
Storing wheels
Store wheels that are not being used in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place. Protect the
tires from oil, grease, gasoline and diesel.
Mounting a wheel
Preparing the vehicle
XMake sure that you have the appropriate
tire-changing tools. For further informa-
tion inquire at any smart center.
XStop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground.
XApply the parking brake (Ypage 101).
XBring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
XVehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position P.
XVehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and engage
first or reverse gear.
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
XAlso secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
Securing the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling away
XOn level ground:place chocks or other suit-
able items under the front and rear of the
wheel that is diagonally opposite the wheel
you wish to change.
XOn light downhill gradients: place chocks
or other suitable items in front of the
wheels of the front and rear axle.
Raising the vehicle
GWARNING
If you do not position the jack correctly at
the appropriate jacking point of the vehi- cle, the jack could tip over with the vehicle
raised. There is a risk of injury.
Only position the jack at the appropriate
jacking point of the vehicle. The base of the jack must be positioned vertically,
directly under the jacking point of the
vehicle.
Changing a wheel197
>> Wheels and tires.
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