Smart roadster and smart roadster coupe. Instruction — part 8

>>Child friendly.

The safety of your children is a matter close to our heart.
For this reason, we have developed child restraint systems* for your children that fulfil the most stringent safety criteria. To make
sure that your children are comfortable, the system has been designed using the latest ergonomic findings.

Contents

>Child restraint systems*

>Using child restraint

systems

>Recommended child

restraint systems

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Child restraint systems*

Child restraint systems*

Without suitable child restraint systems
the seat belts cannot be fastened

correctly.

your children will be exposed to a

greater risk of injury, as children's
muscles and bones are not yet fully
developed.

To reduce this increased risk of injury,
children need suitable child restraint
systems if they are

smaller than 150 cm or
under 12 years of age.

We therefore recommend that you use the
child restraint systems approved by
smart gmbh. Details of these products are
provided in the operating instructions
for the individual items. Please read
them carefully.

>Note!
Observe the respective national
regulations in this regard.

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Child restraint systems*

What you must note when transporting
children!

Danger of injury!
Never leave a child alone in the

car. It could for instance set the car
moving, injure itself on moving parts,
and open the doors in a manner that
could endanger both itself and others.
Please also observe the warnings given
elsewhere in these operating
instructions regarding children and
the vehicle.

Danger of injury!
It will not be possible to fit the

seat belts correctly on children under
150 centimetres tall or under 12 years
of age without suitable support
equipment. They therefore need
special child restraint systems for
protection in the event of an accident.
Never carry children travelling on the
lap of another occupant. Both you and
the child will otherwise be unprotected
in the event of an accident and could
sustain serious or even fatal injuries.
When fitting a child restraint system,
observe the manufacturer's fitting
instructions.

Danger of injury!
To reduce the risk of serious or

even fatal injuries to the child in the
event of an accident, braking
manoeuvres or sudden changes of
direction, please note the following:

On child restraint systems that do not

have their own belt system, the
shoulder belt of the car's builtin
threepoint seat belt must run
approximately across the middle of
the child's shoulder never across
the neck and lie firmly against the
upper body. The lap section of the
seat belt must run across the pelvis
not across the stomach and always
lie firmly in place. Tighten the belt
if necessary.

Only one child at a time should be

secured by any child restraint
system.

Make sure that the belt is not

trapped, twisted or rubbing against
sharp edges.

Also observe the operating
instructions for the child restraint
system.

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Child restraint systems*

Danger of injury!
If the child restraint system or

its fastenings have previously been
damaged or subjected to loads in an
accident, the child it is intended to
protect could sustain serious or even
fatal injuries as a result of another
accident, braking manoeuvres or
abrupt changes of direction.

You should therefore have restraint
systems and fastenings that have been
damaged or subjected to loads in an
accident checked without delay in a
qualified specialist workshop, such as
a smart center, and have them replaced
if necessary.

Danger of injury!
If the airbag indicator light

does not come on when a baby carrier is
fitted to the passenger's seat, the
passenger's airbag has not been
deactivated. If the passenger's airbag
has not been deactivated, a child could
sustain serious or even fatal injuries
in the event of the airbag on the
passenger's side being triggered,
particularly if the child is in the
immediate vicinity of the passenger's
airbag at the time of its activation.
The passenger's airbag is only
deactivated when you fit an original
smart baby carrier to the passenger's
seat.

Danger of injury!
For this reason, you should never

carry a child on the passenger's seat in
a child restraint system that faces to
the rear if the passenger's airbag has
not been deactivated, i.e. if the airbag
indicator light is not lit.
Also observe the corresponding
warning sticker on the instrument
panel.
If you have installed an original smart
baby carrier on the passenger's seat
and the airbag indicator light does not
come on (restraint system not
identified), have the automatic
restraint system recognition function
checked without delay by a qualified
specialist workshop, such as a smart
center.
Until this problem has been rectified,
do not carry children in the car, as they
could sustain serious or even fatal
injuries in the event of an accident.

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Using child restraint systems*

Using child restraint
systems*

The table below provides you with an
overview of the installation options for
child restraint systems in your car.

Seats

Weight categories and approximate age groups

up to 10 kg
(up to approx.
9 months)

up to 13 kg
(0 to 2 years)

9 to 18 kg
(from approx. 9 months to
4 years)

15 to 36 kg
(from approx. 4 months to
12 years)

Passenger seat

B

UV

UV

UV: Suitable for front facing "universal" child restraint systems that have been approved for this age group.
B: Suitable for special child restraint systems included in the enclosed list. The child restraint systems in question may be "vehiclespecific", "restricted", or "semi

universal".

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Recommended child restraint
systems

Weight group

Manufacturer

Model

Homologation

No.

smart article

number

Comment

up to 10 kg (to 9 months)

up to 13 kg (0 to 2 years)

Storchenmühle

Baby carrier*

E4 03 442811

LU 0010322

1), 2)

Storchenmühle

Quick coupling*
and Basisfix*
Lefthand drive model

Component
Approval
Baby carrier

LU 14474 V001

1), 2)

Storchenmühle

Quick coupling*
and Basisfix*
Righthand drive model

Component
Approval
Baby carrier

LU 14473 V001

1), 2)

9 to 36 kg
(from 9 months to 12 years)

Storchenmühle

Child restraint system
Air seat*
Righthand/lefthand
drive model

E1 03 301085

LU 15081

1)

15 to 36 kg
(from 4 to 12 years)

Klippan

Booster cushion*
for children

E11 03 44066

LU 0002617

1)

Klippan

Backrest* for booster
cushion*

E11 03 44112

LU 0004663

1)

1)When these child restraint systems are used, the front passenger's seat must be moved to the rearmost position.
2)Disabling of front passenger's front airbag essential if baby carrier used on front passenger's seat.

Contents

>Before driving off

>Driving

>Driving in winter

>Driving with a catalytic

converter

>Driving notes

>Cruise control*

>Speed limiter*

>Brakes

>Electronic

Stability Program (esp)

>Airbags

>>On the move.

When a study evolves into driving enjoyment, then we are dealing with a car that conveys an entirely new driving experience.
A gearshift control similar to what we see in the Formula 1 or sports cars. You can shift the softip sequential 6speed gearbox without
using the clutch. And when in softouch* automatic mode, your vehicle shifts all by itself. Additionally, esp helps you to get through the
winter safely and also counteracts skidding!

72 On the move

Before driving off

Before driving off

쮿

Acquaint yourself with the operating
controls in your car before starting
your first journey.

쮿

You should study its special technical
features:
(A) display with gear indicator
(B) electronic immobiliser
(C) gearshift lever
(D) selector button for softip/

softouch*

(E) position of ignition switch
no clutch pedal

쮿

Please study this chapter very
carefully.
> Get to know the car and how to handle

it.

Accident risk!
Using telephones and radio

transmitters whose aerials are located
within the passenger compartment can
cause interference with the vehicle's
electrical system, which in turn may
compromise the operating safety of the
vehicle.
For safety reasons, all telephones and
radio transmitters that do not have an
outside aerial must be switched off
during the journey.

Accident risk!
If you use floor mats*, make sure

that there is enough clearance between
them and the pedals, and that they are
secured in place. Never place any loose
objects in the driver's footwell.
Check that the floor mat is secure
before setting off, and adjust it if
necessary. An insufficiently secured
floor mat could slip and obstruct pedal
actions.

Do not place floor mats on top of each
other, as it will then not be possible to
secure them.

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Before driving off

Gearshifts

You change gear in your car in various
ways, depending on its specification:

Instruction shifting (softip)
Shifting between gears (

+ or ) is done by

tipping the softip selector out of the
gearshift plane.

Automated shifting (softouch)*
Shifting between the gears occurs
automatically when the gearshift lever is
in the gearshift plane and you press
button (A).

>Note!
When you start the car, instruction shifting
(softip) is selected.
Exception: Brabus vehicles and vehicles
with 60 kW.

Gearshifts from the steering wheel*
The 3spoke leatherwrapped sports
steering wheel with shifting capability*
allows you to shift gears without taking
your hands off of the wheel.
To change the gear, press the shift
paddles on the steering wheel with the
gearshift lever in the gearshift plane.

+ = Upshift
= Downshift

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Driving

Driving

Breaking in
The first 1,500 km are of immense
significance for the service life and
performance of your car's engine.

During the breakin period:
Do not drive at full throttle.
Shift gears in good time, i.e. when the

gear indicator tells you to do so.

Avoid running at high engine speeds.

When the breakin period is over:
You can gradually start to drive your car
faster, progressing up to top speed and
maximum engine speed.

>Note!
Please study the driving notes contained
in these operating instructions.

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Driving

Electronic immobiliser

If the car remains unlocked for more than
5 minutes, the electronic immobiliser is
automatically activated.
With electronic immobiliser activated
the display shows

when you turn the

ignition key to position

1.

a beeper sounds three times.

How to deactivate the electronic
immobiliser:

쮿

Turn the ignition key back to position

0.

쮿

Press pushbutton

on the ignition key.

If you have an infrared remote control,
you need to aim at the inside rearview
mirror.
> A single beeper tone indicates that

the electronic immobiliser is
deactivated.

쮿

Turn the ignition key back to position

1.

> A

1, N or R is shown in the gear

indicator.

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Driving

Starting the engine

쮿

Fasten your seat belt.

쮿

Apply the footbrake.

쮿

Insert the key in the ignition switch.

쮿

Turn the key to

1.

쮿

Move the gearshift lever to position

N.

> An

N appears in the gear indicator.

쮿

Press the start button on the gearshift
lever.

or

쮿

Briefly turn the key to the right.
> The engine starts automatically (one

touch starting).

>Important!
The engine only starts when the gearshift
lever is in position

N.

The display shows

N.

Danger of poisoning!
Never run the engine in enclosed

spaces. The exhaust emissions contain
carbon monoxide. Breathing in exhaust
emissions can severely damage your
health, resulting in a loss of
consciousness or even death.

Accident risk!
If the engine cannot be started,

the servo brake will not work.
Considerably more effort will be
needed to apply the brakes.

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Driving

>Note!
If a

is shown on the gear indicator, the

electronic immobiliser must first be
deactivated

(see page 75).

>Note!
If, when starting, the electronic
immobiliser is activated or the reverse
gear is engaged, the light on the display
will flash.

The car will not start

Check once again whether
the gearshift lever is in position

N,

the footbrake has been applied,
the gear indicator is displaying an

N.

1. If the engine does not start within a
period of 4 seconds:

쮿

Wait for a few moments.

쮿

Try to start the engine again.

2. Engine will not start:

쮿

Secure your car against rolling away
if you have to leave it.

쮿

Call a breakdown recovery service
such as smartmove Assistance or a
qualified specialist workshop such as
a smart center.

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Driving

Driving off

쮿

Apply the footbrake.

쮿

Pull the gearshift lever out of position

N

to the left into the gearshift plane.
> A

1 or A is shown on the gear

indicator.

쮿

Release the footbrake.

쮿

Apply pressure to the accelerator pedal
gradually.
> The car will move off.

>Note!
If a

0 appears on the gear indicator, this

indicates that a gear has not yet been
engaged. The footbrake was not applied
while moving the lever in the gearshift
plane.

Driving off uphill

Your car has a hillstart assist system
(ASS).
When driving off uphill, your car remains
braked for 0.7 of a second after the
footbrake has been released.
As a result, you
have enough time to move your foot

from the brake pedal to the accelerator
in order to accelerate.

are able to prevent the car from rolling

back; this protects the clutch.

The driving assistant is not activated if
you start off with the handbrake applied.

>Important!
If you open the driver's door before 0.7 of
a second has elapsed,
the hillstart assist system is switched

off.

a warning signal sounds.

>Important!
The car will start to roll backwards
0.7 seconds after you take your foot off of
the footbrake.

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Driving

Reversing the car

쮿

Apply the footbrake.

쮿

Shift the gearshift lever out of position
N and pull it back to position R.
> An

R appears in the gear indicator.

쮿

Release the footbrake.

쮿

Apply pressure to the accelerator pedal
gradually.
> The car will move off.

>Note!
Engage the reverse gear only when the
car is at a standstill.

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Driving

Instruction shifting (softip)

쮿

To continue to accelerate the car, press
the accelerator pedal.
> The gear indicator displays the gear

currently engaged.

> An arrow will appear in the gear

indicator display advising you to shift
up (

앖) or down (앗).

쮿

Keep the pressure on the accelerator
pedal.

쮿

Briefly press the gearshift lever or the
shift paddles* on the steering wheel
towards

+ to upshift or to downshift.

> The gearbox will shift to the next

higher/nextlower gear.

> The gear indicator displays the next

higher/nextlower gear.

>Notes on shifting!
When coming to a stop, e. g. at traffic

lights, the car will automatically select
1st gear.

The car will automatically shift up a gear

once you reach the engine speed limit.

Environment!

To save energy and protect the

environment, shift up in good time, as
soon as you are requested to do so in the
gear indicator in the display.