2023 Smart Fortwo Electric Interior Features Guidelines

The interior design of the 2023 Smart Fortwo Electric redefines sophistication and innovation. This urban masterpiece promises a breakthrough driving experience thanks to cutting-edge innovations that combine design and utility. The interior design perfectly mixes modern aesthetics with intuitive technology, producing a welcoming and futuristic space. From its cutting-edge entertainment system to its precisely made features, the Smart Fortwo Electric’s interior displays a dedication to taking urban mobility to new heights.  

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.

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 dam-age 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

1. Continuous wipe, slow
2. 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  1 to set the wipe frequency.

Wiping with washer fluid

• Pull the combination switch in the direction of arrow.

To operate the rear window wiper, the ignition must be switched on.
Turn the outer control on the combination switch to the desired position:

• Rear window wiper off 
• Rear window wiper on
• Wipes with washer fluid

Switching the rear window wiper on and off when in reverse gear (smart fortwo coupé)

You can switch the “Automatic rear window wiper when reversing” setting on or off in the smart Media-System. The rear window wiper is automatically activated for a short while when the ignition is switched on, the window wipers are switched on and reverse gear is engaged.
X In the smart Media-System, select Vehicle > Settings Auto rear wipe with reverse gear >The selected setting is highlighted.

Confirm the setting with Done.

Folding the Sun Visor to the Side

1. Mirror cover
2. Bracket
3. Retaining strap
4. Vanity mirror

• Fold the sun visor down.
• Pull the sun visor out of retainer 
• Fold the sun visor to one side

Locking and unlocking the doors from the inside

Locking and unlocking the doors from the inside

Using the door handle to unlock the door

• Pull door handle :.
  If the vehicle has previously been locked with the key, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To disable the alarm, switch on the ignition.

Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
G WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they can:

• open doors and endanger other persons or road users
• climb out and be injured by the traffic
• operate vehicle equipment and, for example, trap themselves.
  Children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by:
• releasing the parking brake
• shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P
• starting the engine.

There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the key out of reach of chil-dren.

• To lock: press button :
  When the doors are locked, indicator lamp ; lights up.
• To unlock: press button :.

Activating and deactivating the automatic locking feature
The activated automatic locking feature locks the vehicle automatically when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle is moving.

• When the engine is running, press and hold button : for 5 seconds until a tone sounds.
  When the automatic locking function is activated, the locking mechanism engages audibly when you pull away. When the automatic locking function is deactivated, no sound occurs.

Activating the double-lock function
For United Kingdom only: the double-lock function prevents the doors from being opened from the inside.

WARNING
When the double locks are activated, the doors can no longer be opened from the inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a risk of injury.
Therefore, do not leave any people unsupervised in the vehicle, particularly children, elderly people or people in need of special assistance. Do not activate the double lock when people are in the vehicle.

WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never leave persons (par-ticularly children) unattended in the vehi-cle.

• Press button : twice.
  The double-lock function is enabled.

Understanding the reversing feature

Vehicles with automatic operation: the side windows are equipped with an automatic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks or restricts a side window from closing during automatic operation, the side window opens again automatically. During the manual closing process, the side window only opens again automatically after the corresponding switch is released. The automatic reversing feature is only an aid. The driver is respon-sible for operating the side windows safely.

WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:

• To soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fingers
• While adjusting

This means that the reversing feature can-not prevent someone being trapped in these situations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing, make sure that no body parts are in the closing area. If someone becomes trapped, press the W button to open the side window again.

Opening and closing the windows

Please note
WARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. If some-body becomes trapped, release the switch or press the switch to open the side window again.

WARNING
Children could become trapped if they operate the side windows, particularly when unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

WARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing function is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.

Vehicles with automatic operation: the switches for both side windows are located on the driver’s door. There is also a switch for the front-passenger window on the front-passenger door. The switch on the driver’s door takes precedence.

Opening and closing the windows

Vehicles with automatic operation

1. Left side window

Right side window

Vehicles without automatic operation

• To open: press the switch.
• To close: pull the switch.

Opening and closing windows fully in automatic mode

Vehicles with automatic operation:

• To open the windows fully, press the switch beyond the point of resistance and release it.
• To close the windows fully, pull the switch beyond the point of resistance and release it.
• To stop automatic operation, press the switch again.

Using the soft top (smart fortwo cabrio)

Please note
WARNING
During opening and closing of the folding top or rear soft top, body parts may become trapped for example, by the roof mechanical system. There is a risk of injury.
Ensure that no parts of the body are in the immediate vicinity of moving parts during the closing or opening process. Release the switch immediately if somebody becomes trapped.

When transporting long objects in the vehicle interior, make sure that these do not press against the folding roof when it is closed.
When transporting objects that extend beyond the rear, make sure that these do not rest on the rear soft top fasteners
(brackets). During loading, make sure that objects with sharp edges do not come into contact with the soft top or the rear window.
If the rear soft top is lowered, do not dis-tribute a weight in excess of 75 kg on top of it.
Make sure that the third brake lamp is not covered.
Make sure that the lock openings of the soft-top system are not blocked. Stow the side spars only in the intended stowage compartment in the tailgate.
Make sure that objects in the luggage compartment are not stacked too high. They could otherwise be damaged when the rear soft top is opened or closed.

The procedure for removing, fitting and stowing the side bars is described below. The QR code is a link to a video clip that demonstrates the procedure.

Opening and closing the soft top

To open or close the soft top, the ignition must be switched on.

• To open: press the switch to position ; until the soft top is in the desired position.
  Press switch ; again to fully open the soft top.
• To close: press the switch to position : until the soft top is in the desired position.

It is possible to open or close the soft top while driving up to the maximum design speed. In poor weather and at high speeds, it is possible that electric locking when closing is not reliable. If this is the case you must reduce the speed and, if necessary, press the switch again to close the soft top.

Opening the soft top (using the key)

• Press and hold the button on the key.

Removing the side bars

• Open the soft top
• Open the doors and tailgate.

• To release: slide lever : back.
  The side bar is unlocked.
• Push lever : back again and remove side bars ;.

Stowing the side bars

WARNING
If you transport the side bars without securing them, they may be thrown around in the event of an accident, braking or sudden changes in direction. There is a risk of injury.
Always stow the side bars in the designated stowage well and close the stowage well lid.

• When the rear soft top is lowered, the side support beams could be stolen. Therefore, remove the side support beams and stow them in the luggage compartment or close the soft top.
• If you load the stowage space it could be damaged.
  Never stow heavy objects on the stowage space or sit on it.

Please note:

• Only use the stowage space to store the side bars
• Always place both side bars in the stowage space

Observe the notice on the stowage space.

• Release fastening straps : on the stowage space and guide the locking mechanism

with your hand until the fastening straps are released.

• Open cover .
• Store the side bars as shown (observe markings L and R on the side bars and the stowage compartment for the left and right side bars):

1. : Side bar, front left
2. Side bar, rear left
3. Side bar, front right
4. Side bar, rear right

• Close the cover.

The cover must audibly engage.

• Secure both fastening straps with tensioner 1 on rear detent 2 .

The red surfaces at the side must no longer be visible. An audible click can be heard upon engaging.

• Close the tailgate.
• If the tailgate does not close properly, check if the side bars have been stored as specified.

Fitting the side bars
WARNING
If the side bars are incorrectly mounted they may become loose during the journey and endanger other road users. There is a risk of accident and injury.
Mount the side bars as described.

• Open the doors and tailgate.
• Release the fastening straps on the stow- age space and guide the locking mechanism with your hand until the fastening straps are released.
• Open the cover.
• Remove the side bars.
• Insert the side bar from the stowage compartment marked L on the left side at the front end :.
• Press down rear end of side bar 2 until it engages twice.
• Fit the side bar from the stowage compartment marked R on the right-hand side.

Closing the stowage space without the side bars

• Move folding mechanism : in the direction of the arrow.
• Close cover ;.

• Secure both fastening straps with tensioner : on front detent ;.

The red surfaces at the side must no longer be visible. An audible click can be heard upon engaging.

• Close the tailgate.

Fitting and removing the draught stop (smart fortwo cabrio)

Fitting the draught stop

• Open the soft top completely.
• Attach recesses 1 of draught stop 2 on to hooks 3 on the roll bar.
• Attach loops 5 on to hooks 4 in the side panelling.

Removing the draught stop

• Unhook loops A from hooks ? in the side panelling.
• Unhook recesses : from hooks ; on the roll bar.

Operating the climate control system

Useful information
The climate control system is only available when the ignition is switched on.
If the climate control system is deactivated, the air supply and circulation are switched off. The windows could mist up. You should therefore switch off the climate control system for brief periods only.
In air-recirculation mode, only the air inside the vehicle is recirculated and no fresh air is introduced. This is useful in a tunnel or when there are unpleasant odours outside the vehicle. In air-recirculation mode, the windows may mist up more quickly, particularly when the outside temperature is low. There-fore, switch on air-recirculation mode only briefly.
The integrated filter in the climate control system keeps out most particles of dust as well as pollen. The filter reduces the amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior. For this reason, always observe the interval for replacing the filter.

Operating the automatic climate control system
Switching the automatic climate control system on and off

The ignition must be switched on in order to operate the blower. The engine must be running in order to operate all the functions of the automatic climate control system.

• To switch on: press the button. The indicator lamps below and light up.
• To switch off: press the   button.
  The indicator lamp below  lights up.

Setting the temperature

•  Move the slider in small increments to the left or right.

In automatic mode, the set temperature is maintained at a constant level. The air distribution and blower speed are regulated automatically.

Setting and switching the air distribution off

• Press one or more of the ¯, P, O buttons.
  • Demister vents
  • Centre and side air vents 
  • Footwell vents

Increasing the blower speed

• Press the button.

Decreasing the blower speed

• Press the button.

Activating/deactivating air-recirculation mode

• Press the button. 
• The indicator lamp above button. 
• lights up when air-recirculation mode is activated.

Switching “Cooling with air dehumidification” on or off
The “Cooling with air dehumidification” function cools and dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle during warm weather.
The engine must be running in order to use “Cooling with air dehumidification”.

• To switch on: press the and button.

The indicator lamp below lights up when the function is activated.

In damp weather, only switch off the “Cooling with air dehumidification” function briefly. Otherwise the windows can mist up more quickly.

FAQs

Useful Link

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