2016 SMART FORTWO headlamp

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socketsee Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ....................... 121
Function/notes .......................... 47
Important safety notes ............... .47
Warning lamp .......................... 134
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ............... 81
Additives (engine oil) ................... 209
Air bags
Deployment .............................. 40
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ............................... 35
Important safety notes ................ 34
Introduction ............................ 34
Knee bag .................................. 35
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ...................................... 36
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ...................................... 30
Window curtain air bag ............... 36
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes ................ 84
Setting ................................... 84
Setting the center air vents ......... 85
Setting the side air vents ........... 85
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Thorax/pelvisbag ...................... 35
Warning lamp .......................... 132
Alarm
Anti-theft alarm system .............. 46
Switching off ............................ 47
Switching the function on/off ...... 46
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness ............... 116
Switching on/off ...................... 116
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft alarm system
Function .................................. 46
Switching off the alarm .............. 47
Switching on/off ....................... 46
Ashtray ....................................... 147
Assistance system
see Driving systems
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 155
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 67
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ......... 93
Changing gear .......................... 93
Display message (color display) .. 128
Drive program .......................... 94
Drive program display ................ 92
Driving tips ............................. 93
Emergency running mode .............9 7
Gearshift paddles ...................... 96
Kickdown .................................9 4
Malfunction (on-board computer
with color display) ................... 128
Manual shifting ............ ............ 94
Manually releasing the selector
lever lock ................................ 97
Overview .................................9 2
Problem (malfunction) ..

............. .97
Program selector button .............. 94
Pulling away ............................. 88
Selector lever .......................... 92
Starting the engine .................. .88
Transmission position display ..... 92
Transmission positions .............. 93
Automatic transmission emergency
mode ............................................ 97
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .........................7 3
Battery (SmartKey)
Important safety notes ................5 2
Replacing ................................ 52
Index3

Battery (vehicle)Charging ................................ 166
Display message ......................1 24
Important safety notes ............... 164
Jump starting .......................... 168
Warning and indicator lamps ...... 137
Belt
see Seat belts
Blower
see Climate control
Brake fluid
Display message ..................... .120
Notes .................................... .210
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .........................7 3
Display message ....................... 128
Brake lights
Display message (color display) .. 128
Brakes
ABS ......................................... 47
Brake fluid (notes) .................. .210
EBD ........................................5 0
Important safety notes ............... 103
Maintenance ............................ 104
Parking brake ..........................1 01
Riding tips .............................1 03
Warning lamp .......................... 132
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
Calling up a malfunctionsee Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Car wash
see Care
Care
Car wash .................................1 55Carpets .................................. 160
Display .................................. 158
Exhaust pipe ........................... 158
Exterior lights ........................ 158
Gear or selector lever ............... 159
General notes ..........................1
54
Interior ................................. 158
Matte finish ............................ 156
Paint ..................................... 156
Panoramic roof ........................ 157
Plastic trim ............................ 158
Power washer ........................... 155
Roof lining ............................. 160
Seat belt ................................ 159
Seat cover ...............................1 59
Sensors .................................. 158
Steering wheel ......................... 159
Washing by hand ....................... 155
Wheels ................................... 157
Windows ................................. 157
Wiper blades ........................... 157
Center console .............................. 26
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ......5 1
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps .............................. 73
Front fog lamp .......................... 72
High-beam headlamps ................. 72
Low-beam headlamps .................. 72
Rear fog lamp ........................... 73
Reversing lamps ........................ 73
Tail lamps ............................... 73
Turn signals (front) ................... 72
Turn signals (rear) .................... 73
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint sys-
tem .........................................4 5
On the front-passenger seat .........4 5
Rearward-facing restraint sys-
tem ......................................... 45
Top Tether ............................... 44
Children
Restraint systems ...................... 43
Special seat belt retractor .......... 43
Cleaning
see Care
Climate control
Automatic climate control ........... 80
4Index

Controlling automatically ........... 81
Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion ........................................ 81
Defrosting the windows ............... 82
Defrosting the windshield ........... 82
General notes ........................... 79
Notes on using the automatic
climate control ......................... 80
Overview of systems ................... 79
Problem with the rear window
defroster ................................. 84
Refrigerant ............................. 211
Setting the air distribution ........ 81
Setting the air vents .................. 84
Setting the airflow .................... 82
Setting the temperature .............. 81
Switching air-recirculation
mode on/off .............................. 84
Switching on/off ....................... 80
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ........................ 82
Cockpit
Overview ................................. 22
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .................................... 112
Controlling speed
see Cruise control
Coolant
Battery cooling system .............. 153
Checking the level .................... 153
Drive system cooling system ....... 153
General notes .......................... 210
Important safety notes ............... 153
Setting the temperature unit ...... 116
Temperature display ................. 113
Topping up ............................. 153
Warning lamp .......................... 138
Coolant (engine)
Display message ....................... 125
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ..................................... 21
Cover (front)
see Service cover
Crosswind Assist ............................ 50 Cruise control
Activating .............................. 106
Buttons .................................. 106
Calling up the speed last stored .. 106
Canceling cruise control ........... 107
Deactivating ........................... 107
Display message (color display) .. 126
Driving systems ....................... 105
Function/notes ........................ 105
General notes .......................... 105
Important safety notes ............... 105
Increasing/decreasing the
speed ..................................... 106
Storing and maintaining cur-
rent speed .............................. 106
Cup holder
Center console ......................... 146
Center console in the rear com-
partment ................................ 146
Important safety notes ............... 146
Cup holder
see Cup holder
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...... 20
Customer Relations Department ......... 20
D
Dashboard
Additional instruments ............. 110
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard clock ............................ 110
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Function/notes .......................... 67
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity .............. 19
Diagnostics connection ................... 19
Digital speedometer
Display .................................. 109
Setting the display ................... 115
Display
Color ..................................... 111
Menu (on-board computer with a
color display) .......................... 115
Display (cleaning instructions) ....... 158
Index5

Problem (malfunction) ............... 100
Fuses
Allocation .............................. 175
Before changing ....................... 173
Dashboard fuse box .................. .173
Fuse box in the front area .......... 173
Important safety notes ............... 173
Fuses
see Fuses
G
Gasoline ..................................... 208
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) .................................1 59
Genuine parts ................................ 16
Glove box ....................................1 43
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hands-free system
see Mobile phone
Hazard warning lamps ......................69
Headlamps
Fogging up ............................... 69
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .......................... 69
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs ......................... 72
Switching on/off ....................... 69
Hill start assist ............................ 88
Hydroplaning ............................... 104
I
Ignition key
see SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer ................................. 46
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview ................................. 23
Warning and indicator lamps ....... 24 Instrument cluster lighting
Adjusting ............................... 115
Notes ..................................... 109
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ........................... 69
Automatic control ...................... 70
Overview ................................. 69
Reading lamp ............................ 69
Replacing bulbs ........................ 74
Setting the ambient lighting ...... 116
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ............................... 116
Intermittent wiping ........................ 75
J
Jack
Using ..................................... 197
Jump start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ................... 168
K
Key
Display message ....................... 130
Kickdown
Driving tips ............................. 94
Manual gearshifting .................. 96
Knee bag ...................................... 35
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Language (on-board computer) ......... 117
License plate lighting
Replacing ................................ 74
Light sensor (display message) ........ 130
Lighting
Setting the ambient lighting ...... 116
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 67
Display message ....................... 128
Fog lamps ................................ 68
Hazard warning lamps ................. 69
High beam flasher ..................... 69
8Index

High-beam headlamps ................. 69
Light switch ............................. 67
Low-beam headlamps .................. 68
Parking lamps ........................... 68
Rear fog lamp ........................... 68
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ............................... 116
Turn signals ............................. 68
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ....................... 142
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ................................ 55
Emergency locking ..................... 55
From inside (central locking
button) .................................... 54
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Loudspeaker
see Subwoofer
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs ......................... 72
Switching on/off ....................... 68
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil)
M
M+S tires (winter tires) ................. 179
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................ 91
Gear lever ................................ 91
Malfunction (on-board computer
with a color display) ................. 130
Pulling away ............................. 88
Shift recommendation ................. 91
Shifting to neutral .................... 91
Starting the engine ................... 88
Manually releasing the selector
lever lock (automatic transmis-
sion) ........................................... 97
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ......................................... 156 Message memory (color display)
....... 113
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ......................................... 113
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ............................ 204
Installation ............................ 204
Transmission output (maximum) .. 204
Model series
see Vehicle identification plate
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ................ 200
Mounting a new wheel ................ 199
Preparing the vehicle ............... 197
Raising the vehicle .................. 197
Removing a wheel ..................... 199
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ............................ 197
Multi-functional seat
see Seats
Multifunction steering wheel
Overview ................................. 25
N
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ... 86
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ............................... 36
Faults ..................................... 40
Operation ................................ 37
System self-test ........................ 39
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .............. 42
Important safety notes ................ 29
Introduction to the restraint
system ..................................... 29
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ...................................... 36
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ...................................... 30
Pets in the vehicle .................... 46
Index9

Warning and indicator lamps
FunctionPage
0043USA:00DF ABS134
Canada: 0025ABS134
004400E5ESP®134
008700EFBattery137
00850077Tire pressure monitor139
008300B3 Oil pressure138
00840052Power steering141
006B00B9Check Engine136
006C00AC Coolant temperature138
006D003DTurn signal, right68
006E003ETurn signal, left68
006FUSA:0027 Brakes132
Canada: 004DBrakes132
FunctionPage
0070005ERear fog lamp68
0071005AFog lamps68
00720057High-beam headlamps69
00730058 Low-beam headlamps68
00740075Restraint system29
00750060Parking lamps68
007600BADistance warning136
007700E9Seat belts131
0078\Doors or the tailgate141
Vehicle electronics141
24Instrument cluster
>> At a glance.

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).
Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, smart recommends that
you drive with the lights switched on even
during the daytime. In some countries, oper-
ation of the headlamps varies due to legal
requirements and self-imposed obligations.
Exterior lighting settings
Operation
0043Combination switch control
0044Marking
0049003FLights off
004A 0060standing lamp, parking lamp,
license plate lighting
004B0057High-beam headlamps
004C0058Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
004D0058Low-beam headlamps
006CMarking
006DCombination switch middle ring
00BE005AFront fog lamps
00BF005ERear fog lamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn combination switch control 0043until
0058 or003F is at marking 0044.
When in the 0058position the exterior light-
ing switches off automatically if you:
Rswitch off the engine
Ropen the driver's door
Rlock the vehicle
Rdo not switch on the high-beam headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode
0058 is the favored light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected
according to the brightness of the ambient
light (exception: poor visibility due to
weather conditions such as fog, snow or
spray):
RWith the engine running: depending on the ambient light conditions, the daytime
driving lights or the parking and low-beam
headlamps are switched on or off automat-
ically
XTo switch on automatic headlamp mode: turn
combination switch control 0043until 0058
is at marking 0044.
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to 0058, the
low-beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other causes of poor visibility due to the weather
Exterior lighting67
>> Lights and windshield wipers.
Z

conditions such as spray. There is a risk ofan accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
0058.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehi-
cle's lighting at all times.
Low-beam headlamps
XTo switch on: turn combination switch con-
trol 0043until 0058is at marking 0044.
The 0058 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
XTo switch on: turn combination switch con-
trol 0043until 0060is at marking 0044.
Canada only: the standing lamps are only
switched on when the engine is switched off.
When the engine is running, the low-beam
headlamps are switched on.
Front fog lamps
Only vehicles with front foglamps have the
"Foglamps" function.
XTo switch on: make sure that the standing
lamps or low-beam headlamps are switched on.
XTurn combination switch middle ring 006D
until marking 006Cis at 005A.
The 005A indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
After releasing, the middle ring returns
automatically back to the neutral position.
XTo switch off: turn combination switch
middle ring 006Duntil marking 006Cis at
005A.
The 005A indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
After releasing, the middle ring returns
automatically back to the neutral position.
iIf you switch off the engine (only in the
0058 position) or turn off the lights, the
foglamps are also switched off.
Rear fog lamp
XTo switch on: make sure that the fog lamps
or low-beam headlamps are switched on.
XTurn combination switch middle ring 006D
until marking 006Cis at 005E.
The 005E indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
After releasing, the middle ring returns
automatically back to the neutral position.
XTo switch off: turn combination switch
middle ring 006Duntil marking 006Cis at
005E.
The 005E indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
After releasing, the middle ring returns
automatically back to the neutral position.
iIf you switch off the engine (only in the
0058 position) or turn off the lights, the
rear foglamps are also switched off.
Switching on the turn signals
XStart the engine.
XTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow 0043(right turn signal)
or 0044 (left turn signal).
The corresponding turn signal flashes
three times.
XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 0043(right turn signal) or 0044(left
turn signal).
68Exterior lighting
>> Lights and windshield wipers.