Smart Passion 2012, Pure 2012 Owner's Manual
>> Operator’s Manual.
smart fortwo coupé and smart fortwo cabriolet
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Take
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cabriolet and read through the Operator’s
Manual before driving. This will ensure
you get more fun out of your vehicle - and
avoid danger to yourself and others.
This Operator’s Manual contains very
important information about how to safely
and effectively operate the vehicle. It is
important to note that this is a unique
vehicle. It is obviously smaller than most
vehicles on the road and, for this reason,
it can provide both unique experiences and
special responsibilities. It is extremely
important that you read this entire Manual
and that you familiarize yourself with how
the vehicle works. Some of the features may
be different from the features on other
compact passenger vehicles. Should you
have any questions about the vehicle and
how to safely operate its features, please
use common sense and contact smart dealer
representatives, who are available to help
you.
smart is a vehicle manufactured by
Daimler, distributed in the United States
by smart USA Distributor LLC., and in
Canada by Mercedes-Benz Canada, and sold
and serviced by independent, authorized
smart centers.
Because of this vehicle’s unique
characteristics, we strongly recommend
that you service and maintain the vehicle
only at authorized smart service
facilities. A list of service facilities is
available by calling smart Customer
Assistance representatives at:
1‑800‑762‑7887 (in the USA)
1‑877‑627‑8004 (in Canada)
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servicing the vehicle at facilities other
than smart authorized facilities, this is
not advisable.
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to purchase the vehicle, we recommend that
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide/Warranty
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Please contact an authorized smart center
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Contents
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Index ............................................ 4
Introduction ................................. 13
At a glance .................................... 19
Safety .......................................... 29
Controls ....................................... 51
Operation .................................... 115
Practical hints ............................. 157
Technical data ............................. 211
Index
4
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 46
Indicator lamp ........................ 163
Accessory weight .......................... 139
Accidents
Air bags .................................. 33
Additives
Engine oil .............................. 221
Gasoline ................................ 222
Address change .............................. 15
Air bags ....................................... 33
Children ..................................
Front, driver and passenger ......... 36
Front, passenger ....................... 36
Head-thorax ............................. 37
Knee bag .................................. 37
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ..................... 28, 41
Safety guidelines ...................... 35
SRS indicator lamp ................... 166
Thorax-pelvis .......................... 38
Window curtain ......................... 38
Air conditioning
see HVAC ................................ 102
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 221
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ....................... 140
Air vents ..................................... 104
Alarm system
see Anti-theft systems
Ambient lighting ........................... 70
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 223
Antiglare, Interior rear view
mirror ......................................... 62
Antilock Brake System
see ABS
Anti-theft systems ......................... 48
Anti-theft warning system ........... 48
Electronic immobilizer .............. 48
Interior motion sensor ............... 49
Tow-away alarm ......................... 49
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest ........................................ 59
Aspect ratio (tires) ....................... 140
33
Audio system ................................. 98
Basic ...................................... 99
Navigation/multimedia .............. 99
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 65
Automatic locking .......................... 53
Automatic transmission .................. 82
Display message .......................
Driving tips ............................. 84
Emergency operation (limp-
home mode) ............................... 86
Gear selector lever .................... 82
Gear selector lever positions ...... 83
Gearshift pattern ...................... 82
Hill-start assist system .............. 84
Manual gearshifting .................. 84
Shifting procedure .................... 83
Auxiliary instruments
Cockpit clock ........................... 92
Tachometer .............................. 92
AUX socket .................................... 99
159
B
Backrest
see Seats
Backup lamp ................................. 180
Bar (air pressure unit) ................... 140
Battery
Charging ................................ 196
Indicator lamp ........................ 168
Jump starting .......................... 199
Removing and installing ............ 196
Battery (key)
Replacing the transmitter
battery ................................... 177
Bead (tire) .................................. 140
Brake fluid .................................. 123
Checking ................................ 123
Brake lamp .................................. 180
Brake pedal ................................... 81
Brakes ........................................ 144
Parking brake ........................... 80
Warning lamp .......................... 164
Break-in period ........................... 116
Bulbs
Front ..................................... 179
Rear ...................................... 180
Replacing ............................... 178
Index
5
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...... 16
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ........... 14
Can holder
see Cup holder
Cargo compartment cover blind ........ 107
Catalytic converter ....................... 146
CD player ..................................... 98
Center console ............................... 27
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 53
Locking/unlocking from inside .... 54
Certification label ....................... 214
Children in the vehicle ................... 42
Air bags .................................. 33
Indicator lamp, passenger front
air bag off .......................... 41, 173
Infant and child restraint
systems ................................... 43
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 39
Safety notes ............................. 42
Tether anchorage points ............. 44
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Cigarette lighter .......................... 114
Climate control
see HVAC ................................ 102
Clock ........................................... 88
Cockpit ........................................ 21
Coin holder ................................. 110
Cold tire inflation pressure ........... 140
Combination switch ........................ 67
Control system
Consumption menu ..................... 95
Control lever ............................ 93
Introduction ............................ 93
Menus and submenus ................... 94
Messages menu .......................... 96
Multifunction display ................ 93
Odometer menu .......................... 94
Reset menu ............................... 95
Settings menu ........................... 96
Start menu ............................... 95
Time menu ................................ 97
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .......... 223
Capacities .............................
Checking level ......................... 122
Temperature warning lamp ......... 170
Coolant temperature ...................... 150
Cruise control ............................. 100
Cup holder ................................... 107
Curb weight ................................. 140
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...... 16
220
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data recording ............................... 17
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 66
Deep water
see Standing water
Defroster
Rear window ............................ 106
Windshield ............................. 106
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) ........... 133
Display messages
Automatic transmission ............. 159
Electronic immobilizer ............. 159
Door control panel ......................... 28
Door handles ................................. 28
Doors
Locking/unlocking from outside ... 53
Opening from inside .................. 54
DOT (Department of
Transportation) ...................... 138, 140
Drinking and driving ..................... 143
Driving
Abroad ................................... 150
Coolant temperature ................. 150
Hydroplaning .......................... 147
Instructions ....................... 78, 143
In winter ................................ 148
Safety systems .......................... 46
Through standing water ............. 148
Tips, automatic transmission ...... 84
Index
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Driving and parking
Safety notes ..............................
Driving safety systems .................... 46
ABS ........................................ 46
ESP® ....................................... 47
Hydraulic brake assistant ........... 48
78
E
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ........................... 15
Power outlet ............................ 114
Electronic immobilizer .................. 48
Display message .......................
Electronic Power Steering
see EPS
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®
Emergency, in case of
Hazard warning flasher .......... 48, 69
Roadside Assistance .................. 14
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) .......................................... 86
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control .......................... 149
Information label ..................... 213
System warranties ...................... 13
Engine
Break-in recommendations ......... 116
Compartment ............................ 117
Compartment cover .................... 117
Electronics ............................. 212
Malfunction indicator lamp ........ 171
Number .................................. 215
Starting .................................. 78
Turning off .............................. 82
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ................................... 119
Additives ............................... 221
Checking level ......................... 118
Consumption ............................ 118
Oil dipstick ............................ 119
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Warning lamp ........................... 167
159
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) ... 47
Warning lamp ...........................
ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) ... 33
Safety guidelines ...................... 35
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 64
Exterior lighting
Overview ................................ 179
Exterior rear view mirrors .............. 61
Exterior view of vehicle .................. 20
167
F
First-aid kit ............................... 158
Flat tire ..................................... 186
Fluids
Capacities .............................
Engine coolant ........................ 220
Engine oil .............................. 220
Fog lamps ................................ 68, 179
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front compartment ........................ 120
Front lamps
Overview ................................ 179
Fuel ........................................... 145
Additives ............................... 222
Capacity, fuel tank ................... 220
Fuel filler flap and cap ............. 116
Fuel level display ..................... 90
Premium unleaded
gasoline ..................... 117, 220, 221
Refueling ............................... 116
Requirements .......................... 222
Fuel cap
Indicator lamp ......................... 170
Fuel filler flap ............................. 116
Fuel level display .......................... 90
Fuel tank
Capacity ................................ 220
Fuel filler flap and cap ............. 116
Refueling ............................... 116
Fuse chart ................................... 208
Fuses ......................................... 205
220
Index
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G
Gasoline
see Fuel
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...... 140
Gear selector lever ........................ 82
Transmission positions .............. 83
Global locking/unlocking ................ 53
Glove box .................................... 110
Gross Axle Weight Rating
see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............. 140
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .. 140
H
Halogen headlamps
see Headlamps
Hazard warning flasher ................... 69
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 65
Daytime running lamp mode ......... 66
High-beam flasher ..................... 67
High-beam headlamps ................. 67
LED daytime running lamps
(Canada only) ............................ 67
LED daytime running lamps (USA
only) ....................................... 67
Low-beam headlamps .................. 65
Switch ..................................... 64
Head-thorax air bags ...................... 37
Heated exterior rear view mirrors ..... 62
Heated seats .................................. 60
Heating
see HVAC ................................ 102
Height adjustment
Seats ...................................... 59
High-beam flasher .......................... 67
High-beam headlamps ................ 67, 179
Indicator lamp ........................ 169
High-mounted brake lamp ............... 180
Hill-start assist system .................. 84
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning) .............................. 102
Air distribution ...................... 105
Air recirculation ..................... 107
Air vents ................................ 104
Air volume .............................. 106
Defrosting .............................. 106
Rear window defroster ............... 106
Temperature ............................
Hydraulic brake assistant ................ 48
Hydroplaning ............................... 147
104
I
Identification labels .................... 213
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) .......................................... 214
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle ......................... 54
Instrument cluster ..................... 22, 24
Illumination ............................ 92
Lamps, indicator and warning ..... 162
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior motion sensor .................... 49
Interior rear view mirror ................ 62
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Rear window wiper ..................... 72
Windshield wipers ..................... 71
J
Jump-starting .............................. 199
K
Key ............................................. 52
Loss of ................................... 174
Replacing the transmitter
battery ................................... 177
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ......... 140
Index
8
Knee bag .......................................
L
Labels ........................................ 213
Emission control information ..... 213
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch
Switching on/off ....................... 64
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS ....................................... 163
Battery ................................... 168
Brakes ................................... 164
Coolant temperature ................. 170
Engine malfunction ................... 171
EPS ........................................ 167
ESP® ...................................... 167
Fog lamps ................................ 68
Fuel cap ................................. 170
High-beam headlamps ............... 169
Low-beam headlamps ................. 169
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ................. 172
Oil pressure ............................ 171
Overview (kilometers) ................ 25
Overview (miles) ....................... 23
Passenger front air bag off .... 36, 173
Seat belt telltale ..................... 165
SRS ........................................ 166
Turn signals ............................ 169
LED daytime running lamps
Canada .................................... 67
USA ......................................... 67
License plate lamps ....................... 180
Lighter
see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ...................................... 64
Coming home function ................ 68
Daytime running lamp mode ......... 66
Exterior .................................. 64
Interior .................................. 69
LED daytime running lamps
(Canada only) ............................ 67
LED daytime running lamps (USA
only) ....................................... 67
Loading
see Vehicle loading
.................. 64
Locking the vehicle ........................ 52
37
Manually .................................
Loss of
Key ........................................ 174
Service and Warranty
Information booklet .................. 212
Low-beam headlamps ................. 65, 179
Exterior lamp switch .................. 64
Indicator lamp ........................ 169
Switching on ............................ 65
M
Main odometer display .................... 87
Maintenance ..................................
Service interval display ............. 91
Malfunction
Electronic immobilizer ............. 159
Shifting system ....................... 159
Manual headlamp mode (Low-beam
headlamps) ................................... 65
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ....... 140
Maximum load rating (tires) ............ 140
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure ........................ 140
Mirrors
Exterior rear view mirrors .......... 61
Interior rear view mirror ........... 62
MON (Motor Octane Number) ............. 222
Motor Octane Number
see MON
Multifunction display ..................... 86
N
Normal occupant weight .................. 141
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) .......................................... 214
O
Occupant Classification System
see OCS (Occupant
Classification System)
Occupant distribution ................... 141
Occupant safety
Air bags .................................. 33
Children and air bags ................ 33
176
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Index
9
Children in the vehicle .............. 42
Infant and child restraint
systems ................................... 43
Introduction ............................ 30
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 39
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ......................... 39
Seat belts ............................ 31, 35
SRS indicator lamp, malfunction .
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................ 39
Self-test ................................. 42
Oil
see Engine oil
Oil level
see Engine oil, Checking level
On-board Diagnostics Socket (OBD) ... 213
Operating safety ............................ 15
Outside temperature display ............ 89
Overhead control panel ................... 28
166
P
Paintwork care ............................. 154
Panic alarm .................................. 45
Parcel nets ............................. 107, 111
Parking ........................................
Parking brake ............................... 80
Parking lamps .............................. 179
Parts service ............................... 212
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger front air bag ................... 36
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .................... 28, 36, 173
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Passenger seat ............................... 60
Pedals ........................................ 143
Power assistance .......................... 143
Power outlet ................................. 114
Power washer ............................... 153
Practical hints
Battery .................................. 196
Display messages ..................... 158
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Flat tire ................................. 186
Fuses ..................................... 205
Jump starting .......................... 199
Replacing bulbs ....................... 178
Replacing transmitter battery
Replacing wiper blades ............. 184
Towing ................................... 202
Unlocking/locking manually ....... 176
Warning and indicator
lamps ............................... 162, 173
What to do if ............................ 162
Where will I find...? ................. 158
Premium unleaded gasoline ............ 222
Problems with your vehicle .............. 16
Product information ....................... 13
Production options weight .............. 141
PSI (air pressure unit) ................... 141
.... 177
R
Radio .......................................... 98
Radio transmitters ........................ 149
Rain-light sensor ...........................
Rear lamps
Overview ................................ 180
Rear window defroster ................... 106
Rear window wiper/washer ............... 72
Replacing wiper blade .............. 184
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ................................ 125, 141
Refrigerant, air conditioning ......... 221
Refueling .................................... 116
Remote control
see Key
Replacing bulbs ............................ 178
Reporting safety defects .................. 16
Research Octane Number
see RON
Reserve fuel indicator .................... 91
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety
Rims ..................................... 141, 217
Roadside Assistance ....................... 14
RON (Research Octane Number) ......... 222
Roof
see Soft top system
71
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Index
S
Safety
Driving safety systems
Occupant safety ......................... 30
Reporting defects ...................... 16
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter .................... 33
Seat belts ..................................... 31
Children in the vehicle .............. 42
Fastening ................................ 62
Proper use of ............................ 31
Safety guidelines ...................... 35
Safety notes .............................. 31
Telltale ................................. 165
Seating capacity ........................... 131
Seats ........................................... 58
Adjustment ............................... 59
Armrest ................................... 59
Heating ................................... 60
Passenger seat .......................... 60
Self-test
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................... 42
SRS ......................................... 30
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .............................. 212
Service and warranty
Booklet .................................. 212
Service flap ................................ 120
Service interval display .................. 91
Service life (tires) ....................... 133
Side marker lamps ......................... 179
Sidewall (tires) ............................ 141
Side windows
Operation ................................ 77
Signs and labels ........................... 213
smart surround sound system ........... 100
Snow chains ................................. 142
Snow tires
see Winter tires
Soft top system .............................. 72
Cleaning the soft top fabric ....... 154
Locking rear soft top manually .... 177
Mounting the side rails .............. 76
............... 46
Opening and closing the rear
soft top ............................... 56, 74
Opening and closing the
retractable soft top
Removing the side rails .............. 75
Storing the side rails ................ 75
Sound package .............................. 100
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Indicator lamp ........................ 166
Standing water, driving through ...... 148
Starter switch positions .................. 57
Starting the engine ........................ 78
Status indicator ............................ 90
Steering wheel gearshift control ...... 26
Storage compartments .................... 109
Coin holder ............................. 110
Door pockets ............................ 110
Drawer .................................... 111
Glove box ................................ 110
in the tailgate ......................... 111
Parcel nets .............................. 111
Storage tray in center console ..... 111
Storage trays next to steering
wheel ..................................... 110
Storing tires ............................... 134
Sun screen ................................... 113
Sun visors ................................... 113
............... 56, 73
T
Tailgate
Closing ............................... 55, 57
Opening .............................. 54, 56
Tail lamps ................................... 180
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant ..... 221
Brake fluid ............................. 221
Coolant .................................. 223
Engine oil additives .................
Engine oils ............................. 220
Fuel requirements .................... 222
Gasoline additives ................... 222
Identification labels ................ 213
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 221
Rims and tires ......................... 217
Service fluids and capacities ..... 218
221
Index
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Vehicle specification (model
BRABUS) ................................. 216
Vehicle specification (model
passion) ................................. 215
Vehicle specification (model
pure) ..................................... 215
Windshield/rear window washer
system ............................. 220, 222
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Temperature
Coolant .................................. 150
Interior temperature ................ 104
Outside ................................... 89
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Thorax-pelvis side air bags ............. 38
Tightening torque
Wheels ................................... 135
TIN (Tire Identification
Number) ................................. 138, 141
Tire and Loading Information
placard ....................................... 130
Tire and loading terminology .......... 139
Tire Identification Number
see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ................................ 126
Important notes on .................... 126
Placard on driver’s door B-
pillar .................................... 130
Tire labeling ............................... 135
Tire load rating ........................... 141
Tire ply composition and material
used ........................................... 141
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................................ 127
Tire repair kit ....................... 158, 186
Tires .................................... 124, 217
Air pressure ........................... 125
Care and maintenance ............... 133
Cleaning ................................ 134
Direction of rotation, spinning .. 133
Driving instructions ................ 146
Flat tire ................................. 186
Important notes on tire
inflation pressure ....................
Inflation pressure .............. 126, 127
Information placard ................. 130
Inspection .............................. 133
Labeling ................................ 135
Load rating ............................. 141
Ply composition and material
used ...................................... 141
Problems under-/overinflation ... 126
Retreads ................................. 124
Rims and tires (technical data) ... 217
Rotation ................................. 135
Service life ............................ 133
Sizes ..................................... 217
Snow chains ............................ 142
Speed rating ................ 137, 141, 147
Storing .................................. 134
Temperature ...................... 126, 135
Terminology ............................ 139
Tire Identification Number .. 138, 141
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) .......................... 127
Traction ...................... 134, 141, 147
Tread ..................................... 141
Tread depth ....................... 133, 142
Treadwear indicators .......... 133, 142
Vehicle maximum load on ........... 142
Wheel change ........................... 194
Winter tires ...................... 142, 217
Tire speed rating .................... 137, 141
Top tether
see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ............................ 141
Tow-away alarm ............................. 49
Towing ....................................... 202
Traction ................................ 141, 147
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position indicator ...... 88
Transmitting power values .............. 212
Traveling abroad .......................... 150
Tread (tires) ................................ 141
Tread depth (tires) .................. 133, 142
Treadwear indicators (tires) ..... 133, 142
Trip odometer, resetting ................. 90
Turning off the engine .................... 82
126
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Index
Turn signal lamps ......................... 179
Turn signals ................................. 68
Indicator lamps ....................... 169
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .............................. 134, 142
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 221
Unlocking the vehicle ..................... 52
Manually .................................
USB socket .................................... 99
176
V
Vehicle
Bulbs ..................................... 178
Care ...................................... 150
Identification Number (VIN) ....... 214
Locking/unlocking
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety ....................... 15
Towing ................................... 202
Unlocking/locking manually ....... 176
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 214
Vehicle lighting ............................ 64
Vehicle loading
Instructions ............................ 112
Load limit .............................. 131
Roof rack ................................ 112
Terminology ............................ 139
Vehicle maximum load on the tire .... 142
Vehicle specification
Model BRABUS .......................... 216
Model passion ......................... 215
Model pure .............................. 215
Vehicle washing
see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
Ventilation
see HVAC ................................ 102
.................... 52
W
Warning signals
Anti-theft warning system .......... 175
Brake pads .............................. 176
Door ...................................... 175
Parking .................................. 176
Seat belt reminder system
Warranty coverage ......................... 212
Warranty information ...................... 13
Washer fluid
Mixing ratio ........................... 222
Refilling ............................... 122
Wiping .................................... 71
Washer jet nozzles ......................... 186
Washing the vehicle ...................... 150
Weights (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Wheel change ............................... 194
Wheel cover ................................. 194
Wheels, sizes ............................... 217
Wheels, Tires and .......................... 124
Where will I find...?
First-aid kit ........................... 158
Tire repair kit ........................ 158
Window curtain air bags .................. 38
Windshield
Washer fluid ....................... 71, 222
Wipers .................................... 70
Windshield wipers .......................... 70
Adjusting washer jet nozzles ...... 186
Rain-light sensor ...................... 71
Replacing wiper blades ............. 184
Winter driving
Driving instructions ................ 148
Snow chains ............................ 142
Tires ..................................... 142
Winter tires ........................... 142, 217
.... 165, 175
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Product information
We
recommend using Genuine smart Parts as
well as conversion parts and accessories
explicitly approved by smart for your
vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and special
suitability for smart vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in
individual cases an official approval or
authorization by governmental or other
agencies should exist. Use of such parts
and accessories could adversely affect the
safety, performance or reliability of your
vehicle. We strongly recommend that you
not use them.
Genuine smart Parts as well as conversion
parts and accessories approved by us are
available at your authorized smart center
where you will receive comprehensive
information about use and installation of
appropriate parts.
authorized smart center will be glad to
demonstrate the proper procedures.
We continuously strive to improve our
product, and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in design and equipment. Therefore,
information, illustrations and
descriptions in this Operator’s Manual
might differ from your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in
this manual, including operating
instructions wherever necessary. Since
they are special-order items, the
descriptions
and illustrations herein may
vary slightly from the actual equipment of
your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are
not shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, your authorized smart center will
be glad to inform you of correct care and
operating procedures.
The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance/
Warranty Booklet (USA only) or Service/
Warranty Booklet (Canada only) are
important documents and should be kept
with the vehicle.
Operator’s Manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great
deal of useful information. We urge you to
read it carefully and familiarize yourself
with the vehicle before driving.
For
your own safety and longer service life
of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in
this manual. Ignoring them could result in
damage to the vehicle or personal injury to
you or others. Vehicle damage caused by
failure to follow instructions is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about the
operation of any equipment, your
Warranty information
The smart USA Warranty booklet (USA only)
or the Warranty booklet (Canada only)
contains detailed information about the
warranties covering your smart,
including:
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smart USA Limited Warranty (USA only)
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Canada
only)
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Emission System Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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Corrosion Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
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smartmove Assistance (Canada only)
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State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws, USA only)
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of smart automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled
to
a replacement of your vehicle or a refund
of the purchase price or lease price, if
Daimler Vehicle Innovations USA LLC and/
or its authorized repair or service
facilities fail to fix one or more
substantial defects or malfunctions in the
vehicle that are covered by its express
warranty after a reasonable number of
repair attempts. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles
(approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one
or more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or
malfunction
is likely to cause death or serious
bodily injury if the vehicle is driven,
that defect or malfunction has been
subject to repair two or more times,
and you have directly notified Daimler
Vehicle Innovations USA LLC in
writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or
malfunction of a less serious nature
than category (1) has been subject to
repair four or more times and you have
directly notified us in writing of the
need for its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different
substantial defects or malfunctions
for a cumulative total of more than
30 calendar days.
results in a condition that
Written notification should not be sent to
a dealer, it should be addressed to:
Daimler Vehicle Innovations USA LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645
Maintenance
The
Scheduled Maintenance Guide (USA) and
Service Booklet (Canada) describes all the
necessary maintenance work which should
be performed at regular intervals. It is
important that you service your vehicle in
accordance with the prescribed
maintenance schedule. Failure to do so may
render your vehicle unsafe, it may affect
the durability of the vehicle, and it may
otherwise void the limited, express
warranty.
Always have the Scheduled Maintenance
Guide (USA) or Service Booklet (Canada)
with you when you take the vehicle to your
authorized smart center for service. The
service advisor will record each service in
the booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The smartmove Assistance (Canada) and
smart 1 service (USA) Program provides
factory
of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free
Roadside Assistance number
1-800-762-7887 (in the USA)
1-877-627-8004 (in Canada)
will be answered by smart Customer
Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Roadside Assistance will be provided in
accordance with standard program
guidelines which include providing
service to the vehicle up to a reasonable
distance from a paved roadway. We will
make every effort to assist in a breakdown
situation, however, the accessibility of
trained technical help in the event
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your vehicle will be determined by our
authorized smart center technician or the
tow service provider on a case-by-case
basis and may be a factor in our ability to
respond.
Additional charges may be applicable for
breakdown location determined not to be
a
a reasonably accessible roadside location
as determined by our authorized
technician and tow service provider.
For additional information refer to the
smart Roadside Assistance Program
brochure (USA) or the Warranty Booklet
(Canada) in your vehicle literature
portfolio.
Change of address or ownership
In the USA: If you change your address, be
sure to send in the “Information Change
Card” found in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
In Canada: If you change your address, be
sure to send in the “Change of Address
Notice” found in the Warranty Booklet, or
simply call the Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100.
Maintaining your current address
information with smart will enable us to
contact you should important new
information about the vehicle, such as
recalls, become available.
If you sell your smart, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it
available to the next operator.
In
the USA: If you bought this vehicle used,
be sure to send in the “Information Change
Card” found in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
In Canada: If you bought this vehicle used,
be sure to send in the “Notice of Pre‑Owned
Vehicle Purchase” found in the Warranty
Booklet, or call the Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100.
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in
foreign countries, please be aware that:
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Service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available.
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Unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be
available; the use of leaded fuels will
damage the catalysts.
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Gasoline may have a considerably lower
octane rating, and improper fuel can
cause engine damage.
Operating safety
WARNING
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Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because
the vehicle’s electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made
may produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of
your vehicle.
See an authorized smart center for repairs
or modifications to electronic
components.
Improper work or modifications on other
vehicle systems could also have a negative
impact on the operating safety of the
vehicle.
WARNING
G
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore
never turn off the engine while driving.
WARNING
G
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody
or tires/wheels, for example when running
over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,
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may cause serious damage and impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration
or ride disturbance, or you suspect that
damage to your vehicle has occurred, you
should turn on your hazard warning
flashers, carefully slow down, and drive
with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears
authorized smart center or other qualified
maintenance or repair facility for further
inspection or repairs.
unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper
use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following
information and rules:
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the safety precautions in this manual
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the “Technical data” section in this
manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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motor vehicle laws and safety standards
WARNING
G
Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle.
to make you and others aware of various
risks. You should not remove any of these
warning labels unless explicitly
instructed to do so by information on the
label itself. Removal of any of these labels
may cause you and others to be unaware of
certain risks which may result in an
accident and/or personal injury.
These warning labels are intended
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with
your vehicle, particularly one that you
believe may affect its safe operation, we
urge you to immediately contact an
authorized smart center to have the
problem diagnosed and corrected if
required. Do not drive the vehicle if you
believe
it may not be safely operated. If the
matter is not handled to your satisfaction,
please discuss the problem with the smart
center management, or if necessary contact
us at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Daimler Vehicle Innovations USA LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
For the USA only: The following text is
published as required of manufacturers
under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal
Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety
Act of 1966.
If
you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Daimler Vehicle Innovations USA
LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or Daimler Vehicle
Innovations USA LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicle data recording
Information regarding electronic recording devices
(Including notice pursuant to California
Code § 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped
with devices that can record vehicle
systems data.
This information helps, for example, to
diagnose
vehicle systems after a collision
and to continuously improve vehicle
safety.
smart may access the information and share
it with others
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for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
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with the consent of the vehicle owner or
lessee
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in response to an official request by law
enforcement or other government agency
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for use in dispute resolution involving
smart, its affiliates or sales/service
organization and/or
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as otherwise required or permitted by
law
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Exterior view ................................... 20
Cockpit ........................................... 21
Instrument cluster (miles) .................. 22
Instrument cluster (kilometers) ........... 24
Steering wheel gearshift control .......... 26
Center console .................................. 27
Overhead control panel ...................... 28
Door control panel ............................ 28
>> At a glance.
Exterior view
20
Exterior view
>> At a glance.
Function Page
:
Rear window defroster 106
;
Cargo compartment:
Locking/unlocking 53
Opening/closing
(cabriolet) 56
Opening/closing (coupé) 55
=
Soft top system
(cabriolet) 72
?
Fuel filler flap 116
A
Doors:
Locking/unlocking 53
Locking/unlocking
manually 176
B
Exterior rear view
mirrors 61
C
Service flap 120
Coolant 122
Windshield washer fluid 122
D
Windshield wipers 70
Wiper blades
184
Function Page
E
Windshield:
Defrosting 106
Wiping with windshield
washer fluid 71
F
Front lamps 179
G
Towing 202
Front towing eye bolt 202
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Tires and wheels 124,
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System* 125
Flat tire 186
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Rear lamps 180
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Rear towing eye bolt 202
K
Engine compartment cover 117
Engine oil 118
217
* optional
Cockpit
Cockpit
21
>> At a glance.
Function Page
:
Exterior lamp switch 64
;
Steering wheel
=
Instrument cluster 22
?
Steering wheel gearshift
1
control 84
A
Tachometer* 92
B
Cockpit clock* 92
C
Glove box 110
AUX/USB sockets* 100
D
Overhead control panel 28
E
Audio system* 98
F
Center console switches 27
G
Coin holder 110
Retractable soft top
2
switch
1
Model pure only: The steering wheel in this vehicle varies from steering wheel illustrated.
2
cabriolet only.
74
Function Page
H
Gear selector lever 82
I
Starter switch 57
J
Cup holder 107
K
Auxiliary power outlet 114
L
Storage tray* 111
M
Wiper switch 70
Cruise control switch* 100
Control lever (control
system)* 93
N
On-board Diagnostics
Socket (OBD) 213
O
Horn
P
Cruise control buttons* 100
Q
Door control panel 28
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Inside door handle 54
* optional
Instrument cluster (miles)
22
Instrument cluster (miles)
Miles
>> At a glance.
Instrument cluster (U.S. vehicles)
Function Page
:
Speedometer
;
Right indicator and
warning lamp display 23
=
Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination 92
Setting digital clock 88
?
Multifunction display 86
A
Center indicator and
warning lamp display 23
B
Selecting display for
status indicator 90
Setting digital clock 88
C
Left indicator and
warning lamp display 23
Indicator and warning lamps
Instrument cluster (miles)
23
>> At a glance.
Function Page
:
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Low‑beam
indicator
;
=
?
A
B
C
D
E
headlamp
lamp
#
Left turn signal
indicator lamp
÷
ESP® warning lamp
!
Right turn signal
indicator lamp
D
EPS* warning lamp
;
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
ò
ABS indicator lamp
$
Brake warning lamp
5
Engine oil pressure
indicator lamp
65,
169
68,
169
167
68,
169
167
171
163
164
171
Function Page
F
?
Coolant
temperature
warning lamp
G
®
Fuel cap indicator
lamp
H
#
Battery indicator
lamp
I
6
SRS indicator lamp
J
7
Seat belt telltale
K
h
Combination low
tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction
telltale*
L
K
High‑beam
headlamp
lamp
indicator
170
170
168
166
165
172
67,
169
* optional
Instrument cluster (kilometers)
24
Instrument cluster (kilometers)
Kilometers
>> At a glance.
Instrument cluster (Canada vehicles)
Function Page
:
Speedometer
;
Right indicator and
warning lamp display 25
=
Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination 92
Setting digital clock 88
?
Multifunction display 86
A
Center indicator and
warning lamp display 25
B
Selecting display for
status indicator 90
Setting digital clock 88
C
Left indicator and
warning lamp display 25
Indicator and warning lamps
Instrument cluster (kilometers)
25
>> At a glance.
Function Page
:
M
Low‑beam
indicator
;
=
?
A
B
C
D
E
headlamp
lamp
#
Left turn signal
indicator lamp
÷
ESP® warning lamp
!
Right turn signal
indicator lamp
D
EPS* warning lamp
;
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
!
ABS indicator lamp
J
Brake warning lamp
5
Engine oil pressure
indicator lamp
65,
169
68,
169
167
68,
169
167
171
163
164
171
Function Page
F
?
Coolant
temperature
warning lamp
G
®
Fuel cap indicator
lamp
H
#
Battery indicator
lamp
I
6
SRS indicator lamp
J
7
Seat belt telltale
K
h
Combination low
tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction
telltale*
L
K
High‑beam
headlamp
lamp
indicator
170
170
168
166
165
172
67,
169
* optional
Steering wheel gearshift control
26
Steering wheel gearshift control
>> At a glance.
Function Page
:
Multifunction display 86
;
Right shift paddle3:
Upshift 85
=
Left shift paddle3:
Downshift 85
i
Model pure only:
steering wheel in this vehicle varies
The
from steering wheel illustrated.
3
Model passion and BRABUS only.
Center console
Center console
27
>> At a glance.
Function Page
:
Tachometer* 92
;
Cockpit clock* 92
=
HVAC 102
?
Audio system* 98
A
Switching front fog
lamps* on/off 68
B
Central locking switch 54
C
Hazard warning flasher
switch 69
D
Switching tow-away
protection*/interior
motion sensor* on/off
E
Restarting TPMS button
49
127
Function Page
F
Switching seat heating*
on/off, passenger side 60
G
Central unlocking switch 54
H
Switching seat heating*
on/off, driver’s side 60
I
Storage tray* 111
J
Gear selector lever 82
K
Starter switch 57
L
Parking brake lever 80
M
Coin holder 110
Retractable soft top
4
switch
N
Cup holder 107
74
4
cabriolet only.
* optional
Door control panel
28
Overhead control panel
>> At a glance.
Function Page
:
Passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp
;
Switching interior
lighting on/off 69
=
Interior rear view mirror 62
41,
162
Door control panel
Function Page
:
Inside door handle 54
;
Adjusting exterior rear
view mirrors:
Manually 61
Electrically
=
Opening and closing right
5
side window:
Manually 77
Electrically
?
Opening and closing left
5
side window:
Manually 77
Electrically
5
61
77
77
5
Model passion and BRABUS only.
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