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HANDBOOK
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MOBILITY
smart fortwo,
smart fortwo electric drive,
smart electric bike.

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James A Fry
March 29, 2025

how to adjust steering wheel

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Mr. Anderson
March 30, 2025

To adjust the steering wheel on a SMART fortwo:

1. Adjust the driver's seat first to ensure proper posture.
2. Make sure you can hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent.
3. Ensure your legs move freely.
4. Confirm that you can clearly see all displays in the instrument cluster.
5. Adjust the steering wheel accordingly while the vehicle is stationary.

Always follow safety guidelines and make adjustments before starting the engine.

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Summary of Contents for SMART fortwo

  • Page 1 HANDBOOK OF URBAN MOBILITY smart fortwo, smart fortwo electric drive, smart electric bike.
  • Page 2 ST. PETERSBURG MOSCOW VANCOUVER BERLIN LONDON OTTAWA OSLO STOCKHOLM VIENNA BUDAPEST SAN FRANCISCO CHICAGO PARIS MONTREAL ZURICH ROME LOS ANGELES TORONTO NEW YORK MADRID ISTANBUL SHANGHAI DUBLIN MEXICO CITY BARCELONA MILAN CAIRO HONG KONG DELHI DAKAR CARACAS LAGOS BUENOS AIRES NAIROBI SYDNEY Cities of the world...
  • Page 3 Model selection Optional equipment Service and accessories Technical data To each their own Decisions, decisions Taking care of your smart Key info at a glance Model overview 110 Wheels/tires/sports 118 smart services 134 Models and engines packages Coupé and cabriolet...
  • Page 4 Spontaneity the smart fortwo, the smart fortwo electric drive and the smart electric bike (smart Not only are more and more people moving to cities – more and more people are driving cars as well. This is where things ebike).
  • Page 5 In this city, 1,214.4 km urban area where only true individuals get noticed, the smart fortwo’s unique 8.18 million inhabitants design even secured it a place in the 1 0,356 inhabitants/km Museum Of Modern Art. While cutting...
  • Page 6 Unless, of course, you drive a smart fortwo. Which not only means that city driving is a far more relaxed affair, but also that there is always a parking space for a car measuring just 2.69 metres in length.
  • Page 7 Driving in Rome is a constant challenge. Small wonder, then, that the Italian capital is the smart fortwo capital of the world. Getting from A to B easily yet stylishly: just the job for the agile and clutchless smart fortwo.
  • Page 8 891.85 km u rban area 3.5 million inhabitants The smart fortwo subscribes to exactly the same philosophy: plenty 3,936 inhabitants/km of room for personality coupled with low running costs. And lower fuel, tax Sources: wikipedia.org;...
  • Page 9 Concepts that already exist in the form of the smart fortwo, the smart fortwo electric drive and the smart electric bike. Depending on whether you prefer to travel on four wheels or two.
  • Page 10 2007. Needless to say, the other smart engines also fit perfectly with the London way of thinking. Today, approximately 80% of all new smart fortwo models emit less than 100 g CO /km (combined figure; softip).
  • Page 11 However, for a genuine paradigm shift to occur, electric mobility must be affordable for everyone. With the smart fortwo electric drive and the smart electric bike, smart has realized this vision in not one but two vehicle concepts.
  • Page 12 MANUAL SHIFT MODE smart city solutions. CHANGE GEAR The smart fortwo has the essence of urban mobility in its genes. After all, it BY TAPPING was designed specifically for the needs of modern cities. With practical solutions for bringing out the best in urban life and mobility: smart city solutions.
  • Page 13 CHARGE AT ANY STANDARD 120 V DOMESTIC SOCKET The smart fortwo is not only designed for the needs of urban mobility, but also for the greatest challenge of city traffic: electrification. The smart fortwo was planned as an electric car from the outset.
  • Page 14 A driving force fuelled by a constant stream of new questions. For instance: does an innovative urban mobility solution have to have four wheels? The smart ebike answers this question in impressive style: not only does it cut OPTIONAL SMARTPHONE...
  • Page 15 – golden bikinis and plenty of small change, the “Meter Maids” keep an eye on the smart fortwo fits easily into spaces that drivers of other cars reject on sight. So before smart and without having to travel long distances to parking meters on the beach promenade.
  • Page 16 CITY SOLUTION Space concept If you’ve ever been in a smart fortwo, you’ll know that the feeling of comfort begins as soon as you get in through the large doors. And once you’ve sat down, you’re surprised by the spacious interior and the excellent all-round visibility.
  • Page 17 Enough room for two people and two busy lives. Whether you’re doing your weekly shop or have an outsize sports bag, the smart fortwo offers plenty of stowage space – with 220 litres of volume up to the top edge of the luggage compartment and 340 litres all the way up to the roof.
  • Page 18 Life is complicated enough already, so simplicity is always something to be cherished. The Hill start assist smart fortwo is chock-full of ideas designed to make life easier. After all, it’s the little details that make all the difference. For instance, the comfort windscreen wipers with speed-sensitive interval wiping. Or the rear windscreen wiper (coupé) that switches on automatically when reverse gear is engaged and...
  • Page 19 BELT TENSIONERS that join forces for maximum effectiveness. CRASH MANAGEMENT As part of Daimler AG, smart also benefits from the extensive experience FULL-SIZE AIRBAGS SYSTEM INCL. of safety pioneer Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 20: Passive Safety

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  • Page 21: Active Safety

    It’s always good news when an accident doesn’t do any damage. But it’s even better if the accident can be prevented in the first place. That’s why the smart fortwo comes with active safety systems, to help prevent dangerous situations before they arise. In city traffic in particular you may encounter situations where you have to swerve or brake: the door of a parked car opening suddenly, wet leaves on the side of the road ®...
  • Page 22 The bodypanels – body parts in high-quality plastic that are 95% recyclable – provide an answer to these urban requirements. In combination with the tridion safety cell, they create the typical smart fortwo two-colour concept. Lightweight: the 95% recyclable bodypanels –...
  • Page 23 The cost-effectiveness of this approach is questionable given that more energy engines in times of war or crisis.
  • Page 24 >> The future is already on the move. The smart fortwo electric drive. With the smart fortwo electric drive coupé or cabriolet, the electric era has well and truly arrived. A sophisticated, fully developed technology combined with the smart fortwo’s unlimited suitability for everyday use.
  • Page 25 This is because the 55 kW electric motor unleashes the full torque of 130 Nm even smart at low revs. What’s more, the smart fortwo electric drive needs just one gear for all speeds. All of which translates into quick and seamless acceleration in a car that can go from 0 to 60 km/h in 4.8 seconds and from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.5 seconds.
  • Page 26: The Electric Motor

    This then flows back into the battery, ultimately increasing the range. The electric drive is also economical when it comes to power consumption. This is because the smart fortwo electric drive consumes only 1.8 l(e) per 100km . The battery can be conveniently How an electric motor is structured and how it works.
  • Page 27 12 V on-board electrical system. All plugs are protected and monitored by their own 12 V This is why the smart fortwo electric drive comes with many innovative solutions to keep you safe in any interlock circuit. This ensures that the vehicle situation.
  • Page 28 Off to work in the morning, followed by a quick trip to the shops and then the cinema in the evening – in the city, a day’s activities are generally close at hand. And the smart fortwo electric drive will take you there around the clock. Depending on factors such as driving style,...
  • Page 29 >> Simply fast, simply flexible. Charging. Say goodbye to the filling station forever – with the smart fortwo electric drive, you can “fill up” smart at any domestic socket. Simply take out the charging cable, insert it and start charging – either at home or at one of the ever-growing public network of charging stations.
  • Page 30 In addition, data relating to charging and status is transferred to the charging point and the manufacturers in order to facilitate intelligent charging and to provide comfort functions for the customer. Part of this data can be made available to customers via the smart vehicle homepage. This data is transferred via a mobile communication module (if fitted in the vehicle) or when charging the vehicle battery via a Powerline internet connection if available.
  • Page 31 The drive is not the only pioneering aspect of the smart ebike – its design also dynamic yet comfortable. The pedelec (pedal clearly sets it apart from conventional pedelecs, making the ebike unmistakably smart.
  • Page 32 32 km/h – of course, higher speeds can also be reached with conventional pedalling. Needless to say, the smart ebike can also be used for regular cycling without power assistance: simply switch off the drive system and continue pedalling in bicycle mode. Or you can select one of the four generator levels and decide to what extent you want to recharge the battery while pedalling or riding downhill.
  • Page 33 Charging the battery is simple and can be done virtually anywhere. Using the compact charger , the smart ebike can be connected to any domestic socket. Alternatively, you can open the battery lock, remove the battery (which weighs a mere 3.3 kg) from the frame and charge it separately at home or in the office.
  • Page 34 Hydraulic disc brake system As you would expect from a true smart, the smart ebike combines a whole host of clever ideas in a CITY CYCLE SOLUTION compact space – all designed to make city mobility as easy as possible. For instance, your handlebars Carbon toothed belt become your personal information console.
  • Page 35 Whichever variant you opt for, both exude sportiness with elegantly contrasting is every bit as unmistakable when applied to the smart ebike. The smart ebike comes in accents on the saddle, bottom bracket bearing, disc brakes, bell and handlebar grips.
  • Page 36 Accessories that open up new opportunities. Everyone is different. And that’s how it should be. Which is why the smart ebike can easily be adapted to your height and personal needs. So that you feel free and at ease every inch of the way – just the way you are.
  • Page 37 / Trailblazing pedelec Page 72 / 73 >> Technical data. 572 mm Type Pedelec (Pedal Electric Cycle) Fork Drive/motor Design smart design Type brushless BionX electric rear-wheel hub motor Material aluminum Power 350 W nominal Headset CaneCreek Max.
  • Page 38 Yes, we have a nice little solution for that, too. So what’s the idea behind every smart add-on? It’s to make owning a smart fortwo a total urban pleasure that you can feel good about every single day.
  • Page 39 >> smart add-on parking: Small space. Big advantage. One of the big advantages of your new smart fortwo is that it takes up a lot less space when you park. So why pay for all that unused asphalt? Instead, park at our...
  • Page 40 And starting in 2014, your membership applies internationally as well. So you can drive a smart fortwo wherever you want to go, then park and that’s that. But you won’t be tempted to bring one home because yours is already there, missing you.
  • Page 41 Join us on Extra cargo. Easy solution. Of course your new smart fortwo is absolutely perfect for everyday urban mobility. But say you need to move bigger stuff, like a sofa or a bunch of visiting relatives. No problem, because we’ve arranged a special deal for you at Enterprise that can include an automatic upgrade to Silver level membership in Enterprise Plus and bonus points towards free rental days.
  • Page 42 Those looking at simple or stylish will feel at home in A car that they can enjoy driving on their the pure and passion models. And with the smart fortwo electric drive, you can Purist. Everything you need. The pure Stylish.
  • Page 43 The smart fortwo coupé. The smart fortwo cabriolet. CITY SOLUTION smart coupé drivers can also enjoy a view of the sky. The large You decide how much summer you want with the fully automatic Panoramic roof panoramic roof made of break-resistant polycarbonate offers tritop fabric soft top.
  • Page 44 With comprehensive safety features and a whole host of clever solutions: even the basic version of the smart fortwo is hard to top when it comes to urban mobility. Experience the trendsetting smart fortwo concept in its purest form.
  • Page 45 – the tough black plastic roof with a textured surface finish. 4-button key: locks and unlocks your smart with remote control. Air conditioning with automatic temperature control (incl. dust and pollen filter): for the temperature of your choice.
  • Page 46 >> Stylish. smart fortwo passion. Give new meaning to the words “driving style”. The smart fortwo passion is a byword for stylish motoring. The design focuses on two aspects: comfort and elegance. With its tridion safety cell in silver: also...
  • Page 47 Model selection / To each their own / passion Upholstery: a choice of two colour variants Page 92 / 93 3-spoke leather sport is available (design black or red fabric). These come with colour-coordinated contrast steering wheel (including paddle shifts) : for a components and fabric elements on the pleasant grip.
  • Page 48 Net pockets in the doors and sides of seat backrests Electronic power steering (eps) Hydraulic brake assist interval wiping and automatic wipe/wash function smart sound-system (2 tweeters, Storage compartments on passenger side Crash elements at front and rear Rear window wiper with interval wiping, automatic...
  • Page 49 >> Fun for everyone. The smart fortwo electric drive. The electrically driven smart fortwo model variant turns everyday driving into something different. Outstandingly comfortable, quiet and efficient. And with the optional electric drive design package, the truly exceptional nature of the electric drive can be seen at first glance. Needless to say, you can have the smart fortwo electric drive any way you want it.
  • Page 50: Standard Equipment

    – simply unmistakable. on the smart fortwo passion. If you feel like more, virtually all smart tridion safety cell in silver: also available in classic black or optionally in white, jupiter optional equipment is also available for the smart fortwo electric drive.
  • Page 51 The 3-spoke leather sports steering wheel (shown) with cruise control and leather upholstery is available as an option.
  • Page 52 3-spoke leather sports steering (6.5") touchscreen display, navigation wheel with cruise control or Put together your very own smart fortwo electric drive – with all the options that are available with perspective map display and voice rocker switches for manual battery control, Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 53 To each their own / Model selection / Equipment Page 104 / 105 >> At a glance. Standard equipment for the electric drive. Exterior Interior Functional/electrical Safety Panoramic roof (coupé) 2-spoke leather steering wheel and leather gear knob Electric power steering 3.3 kW on-board charger (230 volt) tridion safety cell tritop fabric soft top (cabriolet) in black or red...
  • Page 54: Colour Overview

    Colour overview. The range of colours available for the smart fortwo also shows that it is a very special car. You can combine the colours for the tridion safety cell with different bodypanel colours, giving you a choice of many colour combinations (coupé). Cabriolet drivers have even more ways to mix and match – after all, they can choose between three attractive smart soft top colours as well.
  • Page 55 To each their own / Model selection / Colours Page 108 / 109 >> Mix and match to suit your taste. Colour overview. jupiter red brilliant anthracite crystal white rally red deep black silver metallic light blue metallic flame yellow matte anthracite tritop fabric soft top in black, red or optionally...
  • Page 56: Optional Wheels

    Making open-top driving a real pleasure, even when outside temperatures are low. With optional equipment you can tailor your smart to your heart’s desire. Decide how much LED daytime driving lights: see and be seen – with these elegant daytime...
  • Page 57 Interior material package in crystal grey: the seats and door Power steering: enjoy extra comfort trim boast a high-quality colour and material composition in at the wheel and manoeuvre your smart a mix of crystal grey leather and fabric. The knee pad comes fortwo effortlessly into even the in leather-effect crystal grey and the instrument panel in smallest parking spaces.
  • Page 58 Anti-theft alarm system: keeps and many other functions – and two door Surround sound system: for a whole new away anyone too interested in loudspeakers. (Optional only for smart full-sound experience. With subwoofer, your vehicle! fortwo electric drive models.) 8-channel digital amplifier and perfectly...
  • Page 59 Options – storage and more. Optional equipment as a package. There is a host of individual equipment options available for your smart. To help you decide on the right one for you, these have been combined into themed and attractively priced packages.
  • Page 60 Centre is there to help. And, of course, we can also get your Whether you are interested in a smart fortwo or have a particular question, your local smart smart ready for every occasion and every Centre will be happy to help.
  • Page 61 Whatever you want to find out or try out at the smart Centre, your local smart Centre Even if you have driven your smart To ensure that your smart retains its value and its special appeal for as long as possible, it A simple and convenient way to prepay will be happy to help.
  • Page 62 (set of 2). tires at the rear. Please refer to the smart and smart BRABUS genuine accessories brochure for information on any prerequisites or exclusions regarding the installation of accessory products, or seek expert advice from your local smart Centre.
  • Page 63 12 V socket and has a capacity of 12 litres. and one on the floor. European racks shown. Canadian racks do not come with brake lights or plate holder. Please seek expert advice from your local smart Centre regarding the installation of accessory products.
  • Page 64 Please refer to the smart and smart BRABUS genuine accessories brochure for information on any prerequisites or exclusions regarding the installation of accessory products, or seek expert advice from your local smart Centre.
  • Page 65 Service and accessories / Taking care of your smart Page 128 / 129 >> Everyone needs a little luxury. BRABUS accessories for the interior. BRABUS “Monoblock VII” alloy wheel 38.1 cm (15") in three colour variants: 1 wheel, for 155/60 R 15 front all season tires and 175/55 R 15 rear all season tires.
  • Page 66 100% polyester, electric green, 100% polyurethane, flame orange, 100% polyurethane, with a small patch pocket in the shape of a smart, and embroidery on the front with embossed ring logo, “open embroidery on the front and embroidered pictogram, laptops up to 15.4".
  • Page 67 We admit it – this handbook doesn’t contain all the information you might want to know about smart. So we recommend Find all the information you need on our products and configure your own dream car. Locate that you make use of the digital options for diving deeper into the world of smart: via PC, tablet or smartphone.
  • Page 68 On the following pages you’ll find an overview bodypanels: of all the different colours and models crystal white Gasoline, 52 kW (70 hp) available for the smart fortwo. What is your „ „ „ 3-cylinder in-line engine, 999 cc rally red...
  • Page 69 Technical data / Key info at a glance Page 136 / 137 >> Technical data. > Gasoline > electric drive 52 kW (70 hp) coupé & cabrio let 55 kW (74 hp) coupé & cabriolet Engine/type 3-cylinder in-line engine Engine/type Electric motor (magneto-electric motor) Engine capacity in cc Continuous output in kW...
  • Page 71 1-877-627-8004 © 2013 smart Canada, a division of Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. All illustrations and specifi cations contained in the brochure are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in colours, materials, equipment, specifi...

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