>> Quick Guide.smart fortwo coupé and smart fortwo cabriolet

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Let the fun begin

This Quick Guide will quickly andefficiently inform you about the mostimportant functions of your vehicle. Itdoes not, however, in any way, replace theOperator’s Manual.

This is especially significant with regardto warnings and cautions. This Quick Guideshould only be used as a reference.Therefore it is imperative that you readthe Operator’s Manual carefully andcompletely before your first drive, payingspecial attention to the chapter “Safety”.Doing so will help you obtain the maximumpleasure from your vehicle and avoidendangering yourself and others.

Items of optional equipment are markedwith an asterisk *. The equipment in yourvehicle may vary, depending on the modeland availability.

smart is constantly updating its vehiclesto the very latest state of the art andtherefore reserves the right to introducechanges in design, equipment andtechnical features at any time. You cannot,therefore, base any claims on the data,illustrations or descriptions in this QuickGuide.

The Operator’s Manual, Quick Guide andMaintenance/Warranty Booklet (USA only)or Service/Warranty Booklet (Canada only)belong to the vehicle. You should alwayskeep these documents in the vehicle andmake sure that you pass them on to the nextowner if and when you come to sell yoursmart.

Please contact an authorized smart centerif you have any further questions.

The Technical Documentation team atDaimler wishes you many happy hours at thewheel.

G Warning!

Various warning stickers are affixed toyour vehicle. Their purpose is to draw yourattention, and the attention of others, tovarious dangers. Therefore, do not remove

any warning stickers unless the stickerclearly states that you may do so. If youremove the warning stickers, you or otherscould be injured by failing to recognizecertain dangers.

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RESP® is a registered trademark ofDaimler.

* Optional equipment

G Warning!

Warning notices draw your attention tohazards that may endanger your health orlife, or the health or life of others.

! Highlights hazards that may result indamage to your vehicle.

i Helpful hints or further informationyou may find useful.

X This symbol points to instructions foryou to follow.

X A number of these symbols appearingin succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.

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This continuation symbol marks awarning or procedure which iscontinued on the next page.

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At a glance ..................................... 2Cockpit ......................................... 2Steering wheel gearshift control ........ 3Instrument cluster (miles) ................. 4

Miles ....................................... 4Instrument cluster (kilometers) .......... 6

Kilometers ................................ 6Center console ................................ 8Overhead control panel ..................... 9Door control panel ........................... 9

Getting started .............................. 10Opening and closing ....................... 10

Key ......................................... 10Opening the upper tailgate onthe coupé ................................. 10Opening the lower tailgate onthe coupé ................................. 10Closing the tailgate(s) on thecoupé ...................................... 10Opening the tailgate on thecabriolet ................................. 10Opening and closing the rearsoft top (cabriolet only) .............. 11

Starter switch positions .................. 11Seats ........................................... 11Mirrors ........................................ 11

Exterior rear view mirrors .......... 11Interior rear view mirror ............ 12

Lighting ...................................... 12Low-beam headlamps .................. 12

Combination switch (high beam,highbeam flasher and turn signals) .... 12

High beam and high‑beamflasher .................................... 12Turn signals ............................. 13

Windshield wipers .......................... 13Switching windshield wipers onand off .................................... 13Wiping with windshield washerfluid ....................................... 13Rear window wiper/washer(coupé only) .............................. 13

Driving and parking ....................... 14Starting .................................. 14Parking ................................... 14

Operation ..................................... 15Refueling ..................................... 15Service flap .................................. 15

Practical hints .............................. 16Where will I find ...? ....................... 16

First-aid kit* .......................... 16

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Cockpit

Function

: Exterior lamp switch

; Steering wheel1

= Instrument cluster

? Steering wheel gearshift control

A Tachometer*

B Cockpit clock*

C Glove box

AUX/USB sockets*

D Overhead control panel

E Audio system*

F Center console switches

G Coin holder

Retractable soft top switch2

H Gear selector lever

Function

I Starter switch

J Cup holder

K Auxiliary power outlet

L Storage box*

M Wiper switch

Cruise control switch*

Control lever (control system)*

N On-board Diagnostics Socket(OBD)

O Horn

P Cruise control buttons*

Q Door control panel

R Inside door handle

1 Model pure only: The steering wheel in this vehicle varies from steering wheel illustrated.2 cabriolet only.

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Steering wheel gearshift control

Function

: Multifunction display

; Right shift paddle3: Upshift

= Left shift paddle3: Downshift

i Model pure only:

The steering wheel in this vehicle variesfrom steering wheel illustrated.

3 Model passion and BRABUS only.

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Instrument cluster (miles)

Miles

Instrument cluster (U.S. vehicles)

Function

: Speedometer

; Right indicator and warning lampdisplay

= Adjusting instrument clusterillumination

Setting digital clock

? Multifunction display

A Center indicator and warninglamp display

B Selecting display for statusindicator

Setting digital clock

C Left indicator and warning lampdisplay

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Indicator and warning lamps

Function

: M Low‑beam headlampindicator lamp

; # Left turn signal indicatorlamp

= ÷ ESP® warning lamp

? ! Right turn signal indicatorlamp

A D EPS* warning lamp

B ; Engine malfunctionindicator lamp

C ò ABS indicator lamp

D $ Brake warning lamp

E 5 Engine oil pressureindicator lamp

Function

F ? Coolant temperaturewarning lamp

G ® Fuel cap indicator lamp

H # Battery indicator lamp

I 6 SRS indicator lamp

J 7 Seat belt telltale

K h Combination low tirepressure/TPMS malfunctiontelltale*

L K High‑beam headlampindicator lamp

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Instrument cluster (kilometers)

Kilometers

Instrument cluster (Canada vehicles)

Function

: Speedometer

; Right indicator and warning lampdisplay

= Adjusting instrument clusterillumination

Setting digital clock

? Multifunction display

A Center indicator and warninglamp display

B Selecting display for statusindicator

Setting digital clock

C Left indicator and warning lampdisplay

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Indicator and warning lamps

Function

: M Low‑beam headlampindicator lamp

; # Left turn signal indicatorlamp

= ÷ ESP® warning lamp

? ! Right turn signal indicatorlamp

A D EPS* warning lamp

B ; Engine malfunctionindicator lamp

C ! ABS indicator lamp

D O Brake warning lamp

E 5 Engine oil pressureindicator lamp

Function

F ? Coolant temperaturewarning lamp

G ® Fuel cap indicator lamp

H # Battery indicator lamp

I 6 SRS indicator lamp

J 7 Seat belt telltale

K h Combination low tirepressure/TPMS malfunctiontelltale*

L K High‑beam headlampindicator lamp

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Center console

Function

: Tachometer*

; Cockpit clock*

= HVAC

? Audio system*

A Switching front fog lamps* on/off

B Central locking switch

C Hazard warning flasher switch

D Switching tow-away protection*/interior motion sensor* on/off

E Restarting TPMS button

F Switching seat heating* on/off,passenger side

Function

G Central unlocking switch

H Switching seat heating* on/off,driver’s side

I Storage tray*

J Gear selector lever

K Starter switch

L Parking brake lever

M Coin holder

Retractable soft top switch4

N Cup holder

4 cabriolet only.

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Overhead control panel

Function

: Passenger front air bag offindicator lamp

; Switching interior lighting on/off

= Interior rear view mirror

Door control panel

Function

: Inside door handle

; Adjusting exterior rear viewmirrors:

Manually

Electrically5

= Opening and closing right sidewindow:

Manually

Electrically5

? Opening and closing left sidewindow:

Manually

Electrically5

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Opening and closing

Key

Key with remote control

: * Lock button

; $ Opening the retractable soft top6/

unlocking the upper tailgate7

= # Unlock button

Opening the upper tailgate on thecoupé

: Release handle in handle recess

Opening the lower tailgate on thecoupé

: Release levers

Closing the tailgate(s) on the coupé

Opening the tailgate on the cabriolet

6 cabriolet only.7 coupé only.

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X Press button # on the key twice.

X Pull the release handle in handlerecess : of the tailgate.The tailgate is unlocked.

X Swivel the tailgate downwards to open.

Opening and closing the rear soft top(cabriolet only)

: Release levers

Starter switch positions

Starter switch

g For removing key

1 Ignition (power supply for allelectrical consumers) and drivingposition

2 Starting

Seats

: Seat backrest tilt

; Seat fore and aft adjustment

Mirrors

Exterior rear view mirrors

Manually adjustable exterior rear viewmirrors

: Adjustment lever

Power exterior rear view mirrors

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: Knob for selecting the mirror

; Adjustment button

Interior rear view mirror

: Lever for selecting antiglare position

Lighting

Low-beam headlamps

Exterior lamp switch (USA only)

$ Lamps off

Daytime running lamp mode*

T Parking lamps

L Low‑beam headlamps or high‑beamheadlamps

à Automatic headlamp mode*

Exterior lamp switch (Canada only)

$ Lamps off

Daytime running lamp modeT Parking lamps

L Low‑beam headlamps or high‑beamheadlamps

X Switching on: Turn the exterior lampswitch to position L.

Combination switch (high beam,highbeam flasher and turn signals)

High beam and high‑beam flasher

Combination switch

1 High beam

; High‑beam flasher

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Turn signals

Combination switch

: Turn signals, right

; Turn signals, left

Windshield wipers

Switching windshield wipers on and off

Wiper switch

u Windshield wipers off

1 Intermittent wiping

2 Slow continuous wiping

3 Fast continuous wiping

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

Wiper switch

: Wiping with windshield washer fluid

Rear window wiper/washer (coupé only)

Wiper switch

1 Rear window intermittent wiping

; Wiping rear window with windshieldwasher fluid

i The rear window wiper wipes one timewhen reverse gear R is engaged with thewindshield wipers switched on.

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Driving and parking

Starting

Gearshift pattern for transmission

: Release button

j Park position

k Reverse gear

i Neutral position

h Drive position

p Manual gear shifting

q Upshifting

± Downshifting

X Make sure the gear selector lever is setto park position P.The transmission position indicatorshould be on P.

X Do not depress the accelerator pedal.X Turn the key to starter switch position

2 and release it again immediately.The engine starts automatically (“touch-start” function).

Parking

X Properly stop and park the vehicle.X Depress the brake pedal.X Engage the parking brake.

When the ignition is switched on or theengine is running, the brake warning

lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canadaonly) in the instrument cluster comes on.

X Release the brake pedal.X Turn the key to starter switch position

0 and remove the key from the starterswitch.

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Refueling

: Opening the fuel filler flap

; Inserting the fuel filler cap

= Fuel filler cap

? Fuel type label

A Holder

Service flap

Remove the service flap to check thecoolant level, windshield washer reservoirlevel, and brake fluid level.

X Fold both levers ; outward in directionof the arrows = as far as they will go.

X Lift the front end of service flap :.

X Pull service flap : forward slightly andremove it upwards as indicated byarrow ?.

X Insert hooks A on the back of serviceflap : completely into openings B.

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Where will I find ...?

First-aid kit*

The first-aid kit is located on the driver’sside in the cargo compartment.

i Check expiration dates and contents forcompleteness at least once a year andreplace missing/expired items.

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Service and Literature

Your authorized smart center has trainedtechnicians and Genuine smart Parts toservice your vehicle properly.

For expert advice and quality service,contact an authorized smart center.

For further information you can find us onthe smart web-site www.smartusa.com (USAonly) or www.thesmart.ca (Canada only).

G Warning!

To help avoid personal injury, be extremelycareful when performing any service workor repairs. Improper or incomplete serviceor the use of incorrect or inappropriateparts or materials may damage the vehicleor its equipment, which may in turn resultin personal injury.

If you have any questions about carrying outany type of service, turn to the advice of anauthorized smart center.

We reserve the right to make changes indesign and equipment.

Therefore, information, illustrations anddescriptions in this Quick Guide mightdiffer from your vehicle.

Reprinting, translation and copying, evenof excerpts, is not permitted without ourprior authorization in writing.

As at 09.03.2010

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