2023 Smart Fortwo Electric Lights and Wipers Guidelines
The 2023 Smart Fortwo Electric redefines urban mobility by combining efficiency and innovation. Its cutting-edge features, particularly the sophisticated lighting and wiper systems, redefine convenience. This car perfectly integrates technology for a safer and smarter driving experience in any urban location, with precision-engineered LED lighting illuminating the path and intelligent wipers providing crystal-clear visibility.
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 the 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 headlamps
- 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 headlamps 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 the 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 and 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 workshop.
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 is controlled automatically
- The interior lighting was 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 windscreen wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate them using washer fluid.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the windscreen 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.
FAQ
The Smart Fortwo Electric has energy-efficient LED lighting on both the exterior and inside, which improves visibility while lowering power usage.
Yes, the headlights are adaptive, altering their intensity and direction dependent on driving circumstances to provide the best possible visibility.
Yes, the Smart Fortwo Electric has adjustable ambient lighting to fit your mood and preferences.
The rain-sensing wiper technology detects precipitation on the windscreen and automatically adjusts the wiper speed, resulting in trouble-free operation.
Yes, you have the opportunity to manually change the wiper speed and customise it to your liking.
Yes, the heated wiper blades on the Smart Fortwo Electric ensure efficient functioning in colder weather.
LED lights have a much longer lifespan than traditional bulbs, often lasting tens of thousands of hours.
Wiper blades should be replaced every six months to a year, or if there are signs of wear, such as streaking.
Yes, the sensitivity of the rain-sensing wipers can be adjusted via the vehicle’s settings panel.
Yes, the Smart Fortwo Electric has different lighting modes that are adapted to diverse driving circumstances, improving safety and visibility.
The automated headlights are turned on by default and react to the lighting conditions. They can also be controlled manually via the settings.
Yes, you may turn off the rain sensor and operate the wipers manually if you choose.
Yes, the windscreen has a hydrophobic coating that improves water shedding and vision in rainy circumstances.
To promote safety while driving at night, the lighting system incorporates features such as automatic high beams and cornering lights.
The wiper system on the Smart Fortwo Electric is intended to manage heavy rain or snow efficiently, automatically altering its speed for optimal efficiency.
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