2017-2019 Smart Forfour Lights and Wipers
The 2017-2019 Smart Forfour emerges not just as a compact and elegant companion for urban excursions, but also as a tribute to innovation in its finer elements. Within this futuristic marvel are finely built lighting and wiper systems, meticulously crafted to reinvent street safety, convenience, and attractiveness. The Smart Forfour’s illumination ensemble is more than just a symphony of functionality and flare. This hatchback effortlessly slices through the darkness, giving crisp and clear visibility while minimizing energy usage, thanks to precision-engineered LED headlights. Its adaptable nature enables automated modifications, intelligently reacting to changing driving circumstances, delivering adequate lighting without blinding oncoming traffic—a perfect blend of safety and elegance. Furthermore, these wipers’ sensor-driven intelligence improves the driving experience.
They have an easy-to-use rain sensor that detects moisture levels on the windshield and automatically adjusts wiper speed and frequency. This seamless automation frees the driver from the tedious task of selecting wiper settings, allowing them to focus entirely on the road ahead.
Switching on the lighting
Useful information
The driver must ensure that the light set-tings match the current weather, light and traffic conditions. For reasons of safety, smart recommends that you drive with the daytime driving lights or dipped-beam headlamps switched on even during the daytime. A warning tone sounds if the lights are still on when you leave the vehicle. In some countries, operation of the head-lamps varies due to legal requirements and self-imposed obligations.
- Combination switch control
- Marking
Activating automatic headlamp mode
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the dipped-beam headlamps may not be switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or other causes of poor visibility due to the weather conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an accident. In such situations, turn the light switch to L. While the engine is running, the light setting is selected automatically according to the brightness of the ambient light. Ã controls the daytime driving lights, side lamps and dipped-beam headlamps. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle’s lighting at all times.
- Turn combination switch control : to the position.
When one or more of the following occurs, the lights are switched off automatically:
- The engine is switched off.
- The driver’s door is opened.
- The vehicle is locked.
- The main-beam headlamps are not switched on when the vehicle is stationary.
Switching on the dipped-beam head-lamps
- Turn combination switch control : to the L position.
- The L indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
Switching the main-beam headlamps on or off
The engine must be running.
- Turn the combination switch control to the à or K position.
- To switch on: press the combination switch in the direction of arrow 1.
- To switch off: move the combination switch back to its original position. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the main-beam head-lamps are switched on.
Adjusting the lighting Using the headlamp flasher
- Pull the combination switch in the direction of arrow 2.
Switching on the side lamps
- Turn combination switch control 1 to the
position.
Switching the foglamps and rear fog-lamp on and off
Only vehicles with front foglamps have the “Foglamps” function.
- Combination switch middle ring
- Marking
Switch on the ignition and either the side lamps or the dipped beam headlamps in order to switch on the fog lamps. Start the engine and switch on either the side lamps or dipped beam headlamps in order to switch on the rear foglamp. To switch on or off manually: turn combination switch middle ring : to the desired marking:
Foglamps
Rear foglamp
After releasing, the combination switch middle ring returns automatically to the neutral position. The foglamps and rear foglamp also switch off automatically in the following situations:
- The lights are switched off. The engine is switched off and the control is in the position.
Using the cornering light function
Only vehicles with the LED & Sensor package are equipped with the cornering light function. The cornering light function uses the front foglamps to improve the illumination of the road in the direction in which you are turning, enabling better visibility in tight bends, for example. The following conditions must be fulfilled for the cornering light function to switch on automatically:
- The dipped-beam headlamps are switched on
- The vehicle is moving at less than 40 km/h
- The turn signal is switched on or the steering wheel is turned
Adjusting the lighting
Adjusting the headlamp range
The vehicle load can affect the headlamp range. This can impair visibility, and the headlamps can dazzle oncoming traffic.
The ignition must be switched on in order to set the headlamp range.
- Turn headlamp range adjuster : to the position which corresponds to the load in your vehicle.
- Driver’s seat occupied or driver’s seat and front-passenger seat occupied
- Other loading
Adjusting the dipped-beam headlamps to left-hand and right-hand traffic The symmetrical dipped-beam headlamps are required when travelling in countries where vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the road to that in which the vehicle is registered. Unlike the asymmetrical dipped-beam headlamps, these headlamps do not dazzle oncoming traffic. Symmetrical dipped-beam headlamps provide less illumination to the edge of the carriageway.
- Open the service cover.
- Turn the screws of both headlamps as far as they will go:
- To for symmetrical dipped-beam headlamps for asymmetrical dipped-beam headlamps
- Have the dipped-beam headlamp setting checked at a qualified specialist work-shop.
Using the interior lighting
Switching the interior lighting on and off The interior lights go on when you unlock the doors. The interior lights switch off in the following situations:
- A door is opened and 15 minutes have passed.
- All doors are closed, the vehicle has been locked and 15 seconds have passed.
- All doors are closed, the vehicle has not been locked and 4 minutes have passed.
- The engine has been started.
The interior lighting can be activated when a door is open. After closing the doors, the interior lighting goes out.
- Press switch : to activate or deactivate the left-hand reading lamp.
- Move switch ; to the desired position:
- Interior lighting switched on
- Interior lighting controlled automatically
- Interior lighting switched off
- Press switch = to activate or deactivate the right-hand reading lamp.
Adjusting the ambient lighting (colour display)
On-board computer with colour display: the ambient lighting is set in the on-board computer.
Using the Windscreen Wipers
Switching on the Windscreen Wipers Please note
Do not operate the windscreen wipers when the windscreen is dry, as this could damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has collected on the windscreen can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windscreen is dry. If it is necessary to switch on the wind-screen wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate them using washer fluid. Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind-screen becomes dirty in dry weather conditions, the windscreen wipers may be activated inadvertently. This could damage the windscreen wiper blades or scratch the windscreen. For this reason, you should always switch off the windscreen wipers in dry weather. Make sure that the windscreen wipers are free of ice. Otherwise the wiper motor may overheat. Wiper blades are subject to wear and tear. smart recommends replacing the wiper blades twice a year. Worn or damaged wiper blades cause smearing on the windscreen. On vehicles with a rain sensor, malfunctions are then possible.
Switching continuous wipe on and off
- Control for wipe frequency
- Continuous wipe, off
- Automatic wipe
- Continuous wipe, slow
- Continuous wipe, fast
- Wiping with washer fluid The ignition must be switched on in order to operate the windscreen wipers.
- Press the combination switch down or up to the desired position
Automatic wipe (vehicles with rain sensor)
The rain sensor is only an aid. The driver is responsible for ensuring good visibility at all times.
- Press the combination switch to the position. In automatic wipe mode, the appropriate wiping frequency is set according to the intensity of the rain.
- Use control : to set the wipe frequency.
Switching on intermittent wiping
- Press the combination switch to the position.
- Use control : to set the wipe frequency. Wiping with washer fluid
- Pull the combination switch in the direction of arrow
FAQs
The LED headlights on the Smart Forfour are efficient and brilliant.
Yes, the Smart Forfour’s LED headlights are adaptive, automatically adjusting to varied driving situations for best visibility.
LED headlights have a significantly longer lifespan than traditional bulbs, frequently lasting tens of thousands of hours.
Yes, the Smart Forfour normally provides manual control over the brightness of the interior lights.
Daytime running lights improve visibility throughout the day and are frequently used as a distinguishing visual feature. These lights’ customization options may differ depending on the model.
Yes, the Smart Forfour comes standard with automatic rain-sensing wipers that vary their speed dependent on the intensity of the rain.
The Smart Forfour’s rain sensor detects wetness on the windshield and automatically adjusts wiper speed and frequency.
Some Smart Forfour models, depending on the model, may allow manual modification of the rain sensor’s sensitivity.
Yes, the Smart Forfour normally has many wiper speed settings to accommodate different levels of rainfall.
Yes, the Smart Forfour’s wipers, like other vehicles, have a ‘park’ position where they rest while not in use.
To maintain optimal performance, wiper blades should be inspected for wear and tear on a regular basis and replaced as needed.
While installing aftermarket headlights is possible, it is critical to guarantee compatibility and legality in accordance with local rules.
Headlights on the Smart Forfour often have an automated on/off feature that activates based on ambient light conditions.
Yes, you can upgrade the wiper blades for increased performance while keeping the Smart Forfour’s wiper system in sync.
Yes, the dashboard of the Smart Forfour typically features warning lights or messages to identify faults with lights or wipers, encouraging necessary attention or maintenance.
Useful Link
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