Smart Car

Few Facts about your smart that you might not know:

• There is a hook on the passenger side of the engine compartment carpeting used for holding the carpeting out of the way when looking at your engine.
• If the turn signals flash 9 times rapidly when you are locking your doors with the keyfob, it is an indication that your keyfob battery is dying. (Instructions on how to replace the battery can be found in your Owner’s Manual.)
• You cannot lock your doors from the outside by using the key hole in the door. This can only be used to unlock the door.
• Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System light (TPMS light) will illuminate when there is a difference of 4 pounds of pressure in your tires. (See Helpful Videos on owners.smartusa.com for a more information on this topic.)
• When you are down to your reserve fuel, the fuel gauge will begin to flash and the Instrument Cluster will start counting down from 1 gallon.
• The contrast of your Instrument Cluster can be adjusted (5 settings available). (Instructions on how to adjust the contrast are available in the Owner’s Manual.)
• If 3 lines (dashes) appear in your Instrument Cluster, this is an indication that your transmission must be reset. To do so, hold your foot on the brake pedal for approximately 45 seconds. You should hear the gears resetting.        A wrench symbol in the Instrument Cluster means it is time to return to your smart service center for routine maintenance.
• If you use your keyfob to unlock your doors but do not open either door within 60 seconds, the doors will automatically relock themselves.
• The doors of your vehicle will automatically lock once the vehicle has reached approximately 8 mph.
• If your vehicle is equipped with automatic wipers, the rear wiper (if equipped) will automatically swipe once when Reverse (R) gear is selected (if the wipers are left in automatic mode).
• You can lock your vehicle from the inside, prior to exiting—with the vehicle in Park (P), driver’s door open (passenger door must be closed), and key in the ignition, press the lock button on the center dash. The red light on the lock button will flash rapidly. When you remove the key from the ignition, the doors will lock.
• The passenger side seat belt, if extended all the way, will ratchet back in order to secure a child safety seat.
• Bulb replacement information is located in the back of the Owner’s Manual.
• Your vehicle is equipped with a hill start assist (for more information, see Owner’s

 

General Maintenance information

Genuine Parts and Service

With Genuine smart Parts and Service, you can be assured that your vehicle is getting first-quality service. Your smart center technicians are experts on your vehicle and use smart authorized parts to help keep your vehicle running in top condition.

Maintenance Records

Routine maintenance is the best way to get the performance, dependability and long life you expect from your vehicle. This Scheduled Maintenance Guide outlines what service your vehicle requires and when. Performing the simple services in this guide goes a long way toward preventing major service/repairs and expenses later.

You should keep a detailed record of vehicle maintenance including dates of service, mileage and a description of service(s) performed and any parts that may have been installed.

Owner Maintenance Checks

You should perform basic maintenance checks and inspections to help keep your car performing at top condition.

Every time you stop to fuel:

• Check the engine oil level using the under hood dipstick
• Check the engine coolant level in the reservoir(do not open the radiator)
• Check the air pressure for each of the tires for correct tire pressure
• Check the windshield washer fluid level

Every Month:

• Check the operation of all interior and exterior lights
• Check the tires for wear

 

Maintenance Schedule

 10,000 Miles/One Year

• Reset maintenance counter in cluster

Replace the following:

• activated charcoal filter for A/C
• engine oil and filter

Check the following:

• body, underside of vehicle and paint for damage
• brake system/brake hoses for tightness
• disk brake pads for lining thickness
• engine coolant level and strength
• engine, gearbox, tubes and hoses for tightness
• exhaust system for tightness and correct fixation
• horn, interior and exterior lights, warning lights, A/C system, seat heating for proper operation
• parking brake function
• tires and wheels for damage, condition and single-sided wear
• tire pressure
• tire tread depth
• windshield washer system fluid level, correct if necessary
• windshield wiper blade condition and wiper/washer system function

 

20,000 Miles/Two Year

• Reset maintenance counter in cluster
• Grease hinges and locks of doors and hatch

Replace the following:

• activated charcoal filter for A/C
• air cleaner element
• brake fluid
• car key battery
• engine oil and filter

Check the following:

• battery fluid level and condition
• body, underside of vehicle and paint for damage
• brake system/brake hoses for tightness
• central locking system for proper operation
• condition of front axle ball joints and boots
• condition of steering mechanical components and rubber boots
• disk brake pads for lining thickness
• engine coolant level and strength
• engine, gearbox, tubes and hoses for tightness
• exhaust system for tightness and correct fixation
• flat belt for condition and wear
• headlamp setting, correct if necessary
• horn, interior and exterior lights, warning lights, A/C system, seat heating for proper operation
• parking brake function
• seat belts for damage and proper function
• tires and wheels for damage, condition and single-sided wear
• tire pressure
• tire tread depth
• windshield washer system fluid level, correct if necessary
• windshield wiper blade condition and wiper/washer system function

 

30,000 Miles/Three Year

• Reset maintenance counter in cluster

Replace the following:

• activated charcoal filter for A/C
• engine oil and filter
• spark plugs

Check the following:

• body, underside of vehicle and paint for damage
• brake system/brake hoses for tightness
• disk brake pads for lining thickness
• engine coolant level and strength
• engine, gearbox, tubes and hoses for tightness
• exhaust system for tightness and correct fixation
• horn, interior and exterior lights, warning lights, A/C system, seat heating for proper operation
• parking brake function
• tires and wheels for damage, condition and single-sided wear
• tire pressure
• tire tread depth
• windshield washer system fluid level, correct if necessary
• windshield wiper blade condition and wiper/washer system function 4

 

40,000 Miles/Four Year

• Reset maintenance counter in cluster
• Grease hinges and locks of doors and hatch

Replace the following:

• activated charcoal filter for A/C
• air cleaner element
• brake fluid
• car key battery
• engine coolant
• engine oil and filter

Check the following:

• battery fluid level and condition
• body, underside of vehicle and paint for damage
• brake system/brake hoses for tightness
• central locking system for proper operation
• condition of front axle ball joints and boots
• condition of steering mechanical components and rubber boots
• disk brake pads for lining thickness
• engine coolant level and strength
• engine, gearbox, tubes and hoses for tightness
• exhaust system for tightness and correct fixation
• flat belt for condition and wear
• headlamp setting, correct if necessary
• horn, interior and exterior lights, warning lights, A/C system, seat heating for proper operation
• parking brake function
• seat belts for damage and proper function
• tires and wheels for damage, condition and single-sided wear
• tire pressure
• tire tread depth
• windshield washer system fluid level, correct if necessary
• windshield wiper blade condition and wiper/washer system function