2016 SMART FORTWO traction control

Display messageCalling up (message memory) .......1 13
Color display .......................... 118
Language setting ......................1 17
Service display ....................... 153
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ... 113
Driving systems ....................... 126
Engine ................................... 124
General notes (on-board com-
puter with a color display) .........118
Hiding ................................... 118
Lights .................................... 128
Safety systems .........................1 19
SmartKey ................................ 130
Tires .....................................1 26
Vehicle ................................. .128
Distance recorder .........................112
Distance warning function
Function/notes .........................4 8
Warning lamp (red) ................... 136
Warning lamp (yellow) ............... 135
Door
Warning lamp ........................... 141
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) .......... 55
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ................................ 51
Control panel ........................... 28
Display message ....................... 128
Emergency locking ..................... 55
Emergency unlocking .................. 55
Important safety notes ................ 54
Opening (from inside) ................ 54
Drinking and driving ..................... 102
Drive program
Automatic transmission .............. 94
Display ................................... 92
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
smart service .......................... 154
Driving on flooded roads ................ 104
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .... 47
Distance warning function .......... 48 EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) ........................... 50
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ...................................... 49
ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ........................................ 49
Important safety information ....... 47
Overview ................................. 47
Driving system
Parking aid ............................. 107
Driving systems
Cruise control ......................... 105
Display message ....................... 126
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .............. 93
Brakes ................................... 103
Break-in period ........................ 86
Downhill gradient .................... 103
Drinking and driving ................ 102
Driving in winter ..................... 105
Driving on flooded roads ........... 104
Driving on wet roads ................. 104
Exhaust check .......................... 103
Fuel ...................................... 102
General .................................. 102
Hydroplaning .......................... 104
Icy road surfaces ..................... 105
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ............................ 104
Snow chains ............................. 179
Subjecting brakes to a load ........ 103
Wet road surface ...................... 103
E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)Display message ...................... 120
Function/notes ......................... 50
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Dis-
tribution)
Indicator lamp ........................ 133
Electronic Brake-force Distribu-
tion
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
6Index

Emergency releaseDriver's door ........................... .55
Vehicle ................................... 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ............................... 40
Emissions control
Service and warranty informa-
tion ........................................ 17
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........1 36
Display message ...................... 124
Engine number ......................... 206
Irregular running ...................... 90
Jump-starting ......................... 168
Starting problems ..................... 90
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ................................. 88
Switching off ........................... 101
Tow-starting (vehicle) .............. 172
Engine compartment cover .............. 149
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................ 90
Engine oil
Adding ................................... 150
Additives ............................... 209
Checking the oil level ............... 150
Display message ...................... 124
Filling capacity ...................... 209
Notes about oil grades .............. 209
Notes on oil level/consumption ... 149
Viscosity ............................... 210
Warning lamp .......................... 138
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil)
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Characteristics ........................4 9
Crosswind Assist ....................... 50
Display message ....................... 121
ETS .........................................4 9
Function/notes ......................... 49
General notes ........................... 49
Important safety information ....... 49
Warning and indicator lamps ...... 134
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...... 49
Exhaust check .............................. 103
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ......................................... 158 Exterior lighting
Cleaning ................................ 158
Setting options ......................... 67
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting (electrically) ............. 66
Adjusting (manually) .................. 66
Out of position (troubleshoot-
ing) ........................................ 66
F
Filler capsee Refueling
Filling capacities (Technical data) .. 207
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle ............... 161
TIREFIT kit ............................. 161
Floormats .................................... 148
Fog lamps
Switching on/off ....................... 68
Frequencies
Mobile phone .......................... 204
Two-way radio ......................... 204
Front cover
see Service cover
Front fog lamps
Changing bulbs ......................... 72
Switching on/off ....................... 68
Front-passenger seat
Folding down ............................ 63
Frontal area cover
see Service cover
Fuel
Additives ............................... 208
Consumption information .......... 209
Displaying the current con-
sumption ................................ 112
Driving tips ........................... 102
Fuel gauge .............................. 110
Grade (gasoline) ...................... 208
Important safety notes .............. 207
Problem (malfunction) ............... 100
Refueling ................................ 97
Tank content/reserve fuel .......... 207
Fuel filler flap
Opening .................................. 98
Fuel tank
Capacity ................................ 207
Index7

XTo switch off:press button0044.
Indicator lamp 0043lights up.
XTo switch on: press button0044.
Indicator lamp 0043goes out.
Starting at a speed of around 4 mph (7 km/h),
the distance warning function warns you if
you rapidly approach a vehicle in front. An
intermittent warning tone will then sound
and the 00BAdistance warning lamp will
light up in the instrument cluster.
XBrake immediately in order to increase the distance from the vehicle in front.
or
XTake evasive action, provided it is safe to
do so.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving condi-
tions may also cause the system to display a
warning.
With the help of the radar sensor system, the
distance warning function can detect obsta-
cles that are in the path of your vehicle for an
extended period of time.
Up to a speed of around 45 mph (70 km/h), the
distance warning function can also react to
stationary obstacles, such as stopped or
parked vehicles.
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 47).
esp
®monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tires and the road surface.
If esp
®detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified
to keep the vehicle on the desired course
within physical limits. esp
®assists the
driver when pulling away on wet or slippery
roads. esp
®can also stabilize the vehicle
during braking.
ETS (Electronic Traction System)
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 47).
ETS traction control is part of esp
®.
ETS brakes the drive wheels individually if
they spin. This enables you to pull away and
accelerate on slippery surfaces, for example if the road surface is slippery on one side. In
addition, more drive torque is transferred to
the wheel with traction.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If ESP
®is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, fur-
ther driving safety systems are deactiva-
ted. This increases the risk of skidding and
an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
®checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!If you test the parking brake using a brake
dynamometer, switch the ignition off.
Application of the brakes by ESP
®may oth-
erwise destroy the brake system.
When towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised, observe the notes on esp
®
(Ypage 171).
If the 00E5esp®warning lamp lights up per-
manently, esp®or hill start assist are
unavailable due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Ypage 134) and display messages which may
be shown in the instrument cluster
(
Ypage 121).
iOnly use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will esp®function
properly.
Characteristics of ESP®
General information
If the 00E5esp®warning lamp goes out before
the journey begins, esp®is automatically
active.
If esp
®intervenes, the 00E5esp®warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
Driving safety systems49
>> Safety.
Z

Do not use cruise control:
Rin road and traffic conditions which do not
allow you to maintain a constant speed e.g.
in heavy traffic or on winding roads
Ron slippery road surfaces. Braking or
accelerating could cause the drive wheels
to lose traction and the vehicle could then
skid
Rwhen there is poor visibility, e.g. due to
fog, heavy rain or snow
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored.
Cruise control buttons
0043Activates/deactivates cruise control
0044Stores, increases or reduces the current
speed
0087Calls up the last speed stored
0085Interrupts cruise control
Activating cruise control
Cruise control must be activated before it can
be used.
XPress switch 0043(ON).
Cruise control is activated.
The 0085 symbol appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
iWhen you switch off the engine, cruise
control remains activated and the last
speed stored is cleared.
Storing and maintaining the current
speed
While cruise control is active, you can set the
current speed starting from 20 mph (30 km/h).
XAccelerate the vehicle to the desired
speed.
XPress switch 0044(®) and release it.
XRemove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Cruise control is activated. The vehicle
automatically maintains the stored speed.
0085 SET
is shown in the multifunction
display.
iCruise control may be unable to maintain
the stored speed on uphill gradients. The
stored speed is resumed when the gradient
evens out.
On downhill gradients, only the engine's
braking effect is available. You have to
operate the brakes yourself to reduce
speed. This interrupts cruise control.
Calling up the last speed stored
GWARNING
If you call up the stored speed and it is
different to the current speed, the vehicle
will accelerate. If you are not aware of the
stored speed, the vehicle may accelerate
unexpectedly. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Pay attention to the road and traffic con-
ditions before calling up the stored speed. If you do not know the stored speed, store
the desired speed again.
XPress button 0087° and release it.
Cruise control is activated and adjusts the vehicle's speed to the last speed stored.
XRemove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
iWhen you switch off the engine, the last
speed stored is cleared.
Increasing or decreasing the speed
In order to be able to increase or decrease the
speed, a speed must already have been stored.
iCruise control is not deactivated if you
depress the accelerator pedal. For exam-
ple, if you accelerate briefly to overtake,
cruise control adjusts the vehicle's speed
to the last speed stored after you have fin-
ished overtaking.
106Driving systems
>> Driving and parking.

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and0050Solutions
0025
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.ABS is malfunctioning. This means that ESP®, Crosswind Assist and
hill start assist, for example, are also unavailable.
Other driving systems could be switched off automatically.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that
other systems may be unavailable.
00E5
The yellow ESP®warn-
ing lamp is on when you
are driving.
In addition, the \
door warning lamp and
other warning lamps,
e.g. 0077, 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.
00E5
The yellow ESP®warn-
ing lamp flashes while
the vehicle is in
motion.
ESP®or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated.
XWhen pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary.
XEase off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
XAdapt your driving style to suit the road and weather condi-
tions.
134Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
>> On-board computer and displays.

Regular checking of wheels and tires
GWARNING
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation
pressure loss. As a result, you could lose
control of your vehicle. There is a risk of
accident.
Check the tires regularly for signs of dam- age and replace any damaged tires imme-
diately.
Regularly check the wheels and tires of your
vehicle for damage, at least once a month, as
well as after driving on rough roads. Damaged
wheels can cause a loss of tire pressure. Pay
particular attention to damage such as:
Rcuts in the tires
Rpunctures in the tires
Rtears in the tires
Rbulges on tires
Rdeformation or severe corrosion on wheels
Regularly check the tire tread depth and the
condition of the tread across the whole width
of the tire (
Ypage 178). If necessary, turn the
front wheels to full lock in order to inspect
the inner side of the tire surface.
All wheels must have a valve cap to protect the
valve against dirt and moisture. Do not fit
anything onto the valve other than the stand-
ard valve cap or other valve caps approved for
your vehicle by smart. Do not use any other
valve caps or systems, e.g. tire pressure mon-
itoring systems.
Regularly check the pressure of all the tires
particularly prior to long trips. Adjust the
tire pressure as necessary (
Ypage 180).
The service life of tires depends, among
other things, on the following factors:
RDriving style
RTire pressure
RDistance covered
Notes on tire profile
GWARNING
Insufficient tire tread will reduce tire
traction. The tire is no longer able to dis-
sipate water. This means that on wet road
surfaces, the risk of hydroplaning increa-
ses, in particular where speed is not adap- ted to suit the driving conditions. There is
a risk of accident.
If the tire pressure is too high or too low,
tires may exhibit different levels of wear
at different locations on the tire tread.
Thus, you should regularly check the tread
depth and the condition of the tread across
the entire width of all tires.
Minimum tire tread depth for:
RSummer tires: 00CEin (3 mm)
RM+S tires: 00CFin (4 mm)
For safety reasons, replace the tires before
the legally prescribed limit for the mini-
mum tire tread depth is reached.
Indicator 0043shows which position the bar
marking (arrow) for tread wear is integrated
into the tire tread.
Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by
law. Six indicators are positioned on the tire
tread. They are visible once a tread depth of
approximately 00CDin (1.6 mm) has been
reached. If this is the case, the tire is so worn
that it must be replaced.
Selecting, mounting and replacing
tires
ROnly mount tires and wheels of the same
type and make.
Exception: it is permissible to fit a dif-
ferent type or make in the event of a flat
tire.
ROnly mount tires of the correct size onto the
wheels.
178Operation
>> Wheels and tires.

RAfter fitting new tires, run them in at mod-
erate speeds for the first 60 miles (100 km),
as they only reach their full performance
after this distance.
RDo not drive with tires which have too little
tread depth, as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (hydroplaning).
RReplace the tires after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear.
Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a quali-
fied specialist workshop at the onset of win-
ter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (
Ypage 196).
Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), summer
tires lose elasticity and therefore traction
and braking power. Change the tires on your
vehicle to M+S tires. Using summer tires at
very cold temperatures could cause tears to
form, thereby damaging the tires perma-
nently. smart cannot accept responsibility
for this type of damage.
GWARNING
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation
pressure loss. As a result, you could lose
control of your vehicle. There is a risk of
accident.
Check the tires regularly for signs of dam- age and replace any damaged tires imme-
diately.
M+S tires
GWARNING
M+S tires with a tire tread depth of less
than 00CFin (4 mm) are not suitable for use in
winter and do not provide sufficient trac-
tion. There is a risk of an accident.
M+S tires with a tread depth of less than 00CF
in (4 mm) must be replaced immediately.
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †) use winter
tires marked with M+S.
Only winter tires bearing the 004Dsnowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking pro-
vide the best possible grip in wintry road
conditions. Only these tires will allow driv-
ing safety systems such as ABS and ESP
®to
function optimally in winter. These tires
have been developed specifically for driving
in snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling charac- teristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted. Therefore, only use tire types and
sizes approved for smart. Observe the tire
load rating and speed rating required for
smart.
Tires with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a
risk of aquaplaning. 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.
When you have mounted the M+S tires:
XCheck the tire pressures (Ypage 180).
XVehicles for USA: restart the tire pressure
monitor (Ypage 185).
Snow chains
GWARNING
If snow chains are installed to the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
Rnever install snow chains to the front
wheels
Ralways install snow chains in pairs to the rear wheels.
Winter operation179
>> Wheels and tires.
Z

All passenger car tires must conform to the
statutory safety requirements in addition to
these grades.
iThe actual values for tires are vehicle-
specific and may deviate from the values in
the illustration.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
U.S. government course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half times
as well on the government test track as a tire
graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, how- ever, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate conditions.
Traction
GWARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
!Avoid wheelspin. This can lead to damage
to the drive train.
The traction grades – from highest to lowest –
are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy
road is always lower than on dry road surfa-
ces.
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around freez-
ing point.
smart recommends a minimum tread depth of
00CF in (4 mm) on all four winter tires. Observe
the legally required minimum tire tread
depth (
Ypage 178). Winter tires can reduce
the braking distance on snow-covered surfa- ces in comparison with summer tires. The
braking distance is still much further than on
surfaces that are not icy or covered with snow.
Take appropriate care when driving.
Further information on winter tires (M+S
tires) (
Ypage 179).
Temperature
GWARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination,
can cause excessive heat build-up and pos- sible tire failure.
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B
and C. They represent the tire's resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to dis-
sipate heat when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which
all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
190All about wheels and tires
>> Wheels and tires.