>> Owner's Manual. smart fortwo coupé and smart fortwo cabrio electric drive Symbols * Optional equipment $ Warning % Environmental note ! Possible vehicle damage + Tip X Action required YY Continuation symbol (Y page) Page reference Let the fun begin! Before you first drive off, read this Own- er's Manual carefully and familiarise yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in this manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury. This Owner's Manual provides information on the most important functions of your vehicle. The equipment or model designation of your vehicle may vary according to: Rmodel Rorder Rcountry variant Ravailability The illustrations in this manual show a left-hand-drive vehicle. 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The technical documentation team at Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant motoring. 4515845900Z102 É4515845900Z1026ËÍ Contents 3 Index ............................................ 4 At a glance .................................... 19 Introduction ................................. 12 Safety .......................................... 27 Controls ....................................... 47 Operation .................................... 119 Practical advice ........................... 135 Technical data .............................. 181 4 Index 1, 2, 3 ... Audio system navigation/multime- dia* ........................................... 104 ................................... 117 12 V socket Auto-relock function ...................... 49 Automatic car wash ....................... 132 A Automatic door lock AAS ............................................. 74 auto-relock function .................. 49 ABS ............................................. 42 drive lock function .................... 49 Indicator lamp ......................... 141 AUX jack ..................................... 104 Acoustic Vehicle Indication* ........... 45 Additional door locking function* .... 50 B Adjusting the temperature for Battery .................................. 167, 168 departure (on-board computer) ......... 99 Charging ................................ 170 Air vents Fitting the battery ................... 170 Adjusting ............................... 108 Indicator lamp ........................ 144 Air-conditioning system with Key ........................................ 151 automatic temperature control ........ 108 Removing the battery ................ 169 Adjusting the air vents .............. 108 Belt force limiters ........................ 30 Adjusting the temperature for Belt tensioners ............................. 30 departure ............................... 107 Boot ............................................ 50 Air-recirculation mode ............. 110 Boot cover* ............................. 112 Airflow .................................. 109 Brake Assist ................................. 43 Airflow distribution ................ 109 Brake fluid ............................ 123, 185 Defrosting .............................. 109 Brake lamp Notes ..................................... 107 Overview ................................ 153 Temperature ............................ 108 Brake light ................. 110 Air-recirculation mode Changing ................................ 155 Airbag Brake pad wear indicator ................ 150 Enabling and disabling the Brake system passenger airbag* ..................... 41 Brake pedal .............................. 72 Head-Thorax-Sidebag* ............... 32 Indicator lamp ......................... 141 ........................................ 30 Airbags Parking brake ........................... 72 Driver's ................................... 31 Brakes Front-passenger ........................ 31 see Brake system ....................... 72 Front-passenger airbag warn- Breakdown kit* ....................... 136, 158 ing ......................................... 40 Bulbs How the airbags work .................. 31 Changing (front) ...................... 154 Indicator lamp ........................ 143 Changing (rear) ....................... 155 .............................. 61 Ambient light* Front ..................................... 153 Ambient lighting* .......................... 62 Rear ...................................... 153 Anti-lock Braking System see ABS ................................... 42 C Anti-theft alarm system* ................. 44 Anti-theft system Care Anti-theft alarm system* ............ 44 Automatic car wash ................... 132 Armrest* ...................................... 54 High-pressure cleaners ............. 132 Audible warning signal .................. 149 Matt paintwork ........................ 133 Audio system basic* ...................... 104 Paintwork ............................... 133 Index 5 Soft-top system ........................ 134 D Vehicle .................................. 129 Central locking ............................. 49 Daytime driving lights* .................. 60 Centre console .............................. 25 Defrosting Air-conditioning system with Charge level display ....................... 95 automatic temperature control .... 109 Charging cable Connection ............................... 82 Diagnostics connection ............. 14, 183 Control panel ........................... 80 Dipped-beam headlamp Disconnecting .......................... 82 Switching on/off ....................... 60 Heating up ............................... 79 Dipped-beam headlamps Important safety notes ................ 79 Changing the bulbs ................... 154 Indicator lamps ......................... 81 Indicator lamp ........................ 142 Storing ................................... 79 Overview ................................ 153 Child Direction of rotation, tyres ............ 124 restraint system* ...................... 34 Display message Child restraint system* Acknowledging ......................... 137 ISOFIX .................................... 35 Display messages Size categories ......................... 37 Symbol messages ...................... 137 Suitable seat positions .............. 34 Door TopTether ................................ 37 Opening .................................. 48 Child seat Door control panel ......................... 26 Recommendations ...................... 39 Door handle .................................. 48 Children Door lock in the vehicle ........................... 33 Automatic ................................ 49 Cigarette lighter* ........................ 117 Drive lock function ........................ 49 Cleaning Driver's airbag .............................. 31 see Care ................................. 129 Driver's seat position ..................... 59 Coat hook .................................... 114 Driving safety systems .................... 42 Cockpit ABS ........................................ 42 Overview ................................. 20 Activating the hazard warning Control lever lamps ...................................... 44 On-board computer .................... 91 Brake Assist ............................. 43 Windscreen wipers ..................... 64 esp® ....................................... 43 Convertible soft top Driving systems see Soft-top system .................... 65 Cruise control* ........................ 105 Coolant Driving tips Battery .................................. 122 Brakes ................................... 127 Checking the level .................... 122 Downhill gradient .................... 129 Drive system ........................... 122 Energy consumption .................. 127 Mixture ratio .......................... 184 Limited braking efficiency on Topping up ............................. 122 salted roads ............................ 128 Warning lamp .......................... 147 New brake pads/linings ............. 128 Copyright ..................................... 18 Recuperation ........................... 129 Cruise control* ............................ 105 Start-off assist ......................... 74 Cup holder* ................................. 112 Wet road surface ...................... 128 Winter ................................... 127 6 Index E H ECO display .................................. 93 Hazard warning lamps ...................... 61 Electric motor Activating after an emergency see Motor ................................. 71 braking manoeuvre .................... 44 Electrical/electronic equipment Head-Thorax-Sidebag* .................... 32 Retrofitting ............................ 182 Headlamp flasher ........................... 60 Electronic Stability Program Headlamp range control ................... 63 see esp® .................................. 43 Heating Emergency release ......................... 151 Exterior mirrors* ...................... 57 Emergency starting Rear window ............................ 110