Smart roadster and smart roadster coupe. Manual - part 11

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Storage compartments and trays

Luggage net bag*
The luggage net bag (A) is only suitable 
for storing lightweight items. Heavy, 
sharp
edged or fragile objects should 
not be transported here.
The luggage net bag is unable to retain 
such items in the event of an accident.

Securing the luggage net bag

쮿

Secure the luggage net bag using the 
velcro fastener behind the passenger's 
seat.

The luggage net bag can also be secured 
by the velcro strips to other points on the 
carpeting. The bag, however, may not be 
secured in the driver's footwell.

Luggage net
The luggage net (B) is only suitable for 
storing lightweight items.
Heavy, sharp
edged or fragile objects 
should not be transported here.
The luggage net is unable to retain such 
items in the event of an accident.

Securing the luggage net

쮿

Using the velcro fastener, secure the 
luggage net to an appropriate spot in 
the passenger's footwell.

The net can also be secured by the velcro 
fastener to other points on the carpeting. 
The net, however, may not be secured in 
the driver's footwell.

Danger of injury!
The luggage net may only be 

secured in the passenger's footwell.
If the net is stored elsewhere, it can 
land in the driver's footwell, block 
operation of the pedals and lead you to 
cause an accident.

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Storage compartments and trays

Storage bag in the front passenger 
footwell*
The storage bag (A) in the front passenger 
footwell is only suitable for storing 
lightweight items.
Heavy, sharp
edged or fragile objects 
should not be transported in the bag.
The bag is unable to retain such items in 
the event of an accident.

Securing the storage bag

쮿

Place the side of the bag with the 
velcro on the carpeting in front of the 
passenger seat.

쮿

Firmly press down on the bag with your 
hand.

Danger of injury!
Do not transport unsecured heavy 

or hard objects in the passenger 
compartment. Unsecured objects in the 
passenger compartment could 
otherwise be thrown around and injure 
you and others if you

 brake  sharply,

 change direction suddenly,

 are involved in an accident.
Even if the loading guidelines are 
observed in full, the payload will 
adversely affect your car's braking and 
handling characteristics. This will 
increase the risk of injury in the event 
of an accident.

Danger of injury!
The storage bag may only be 

secured in the passenger's footwell.
If the bag is stored elsewhere, it can 
land in the driver's footwell, block 
operation of the pedals and lead you to 
cause an accident.

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Storage compartments and trays

Luggage wedge*
You can use the luggage wedge to stop 
smaller objects from sliding around in 
the luggage compartment while in 
transit.

Securing the luggage wedge

쮿

Secure the luggage wedge to the 
luggage compartment floor with the 
velcro.

Danger of injury!
Do not transport unsecured heavy 

or hard objects in the passenger 
compartment. Unsecured objects in the 
passenger compartment could 
otherwise be thrown around and injure 
you and others if you

 brake  sharply,

 change direction suddenly,

 are involved in an accident.
Even if the loading guidelines are 
observed in full, the payload will 
adversely affect your car's braking and 
handling characteristics. This will 
increase the risk of injury in the event 
of an accident.

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Luggage compartment, front and rear

Luggage compartment, front and rear

>Note!
The following are found in the front 
luggage compartment

 Warning waistcoat*

 Hazard warning triangle*

 First aid pouch*

Opening the front lid

Releasing the front lid

쮿

Pull the red lever in the glove box.
> The front lid is released and pops up 

a short way.

>Note!
The front luggage compartment cannot be 
opened when the glove box is locked.

Folding up the front lid

쮿

Pull up the lid release catch.
> You can now swing the front lid up.

Danger of injury!
Do not transport unsecured and 

heavy objects in the interior or 
luggage compartment. Unsecured 
objects in the luggage compartment 
could otherwise be thrown around and 
injure you and others if you

 brake  sharply,

 change direction suddenly,

 are involved in an accident.
Even if the loading guidelines are 
observed in full, the payload will 
adversely affect your car's braking and 
handling characteristics. This will 
increase the risk of injury in the event 
of an accident.

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Luggage compartment, front and rear

Opening the tailgate

Unlocking by remote control

쮿

Press button (A) on the remote control 
for 2 seconds.
> The tailgate swings upward.

Opening with the unlocking button

쮿

Press button (B) on the switch strip.
> The tailgate swings upward.

>Note!
This function only can be used when the 
vehicle is unlocked and at a standstill.

Closing the tailgate

쮿

Pull down the tailgate and close it 
firmly.

Danger of poisoning!
The tailgate must be closed while 

the car is being driven. Exhaust 
emissions could otherwise enter the 
car and poison the occupants.

Danger of injury!
When closing the tailgate, make 

sure that no one is trapped.

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Luggage compartment, front and rear

Emergency release of the tailgate
The emergency release for opening the 
tailgate is located behind the driver's 
seat.

쮿

Slide the driver's seat all the way to 
the front.

쮿

Pull up the stamped section of the floor 
carpeting as shown.

쮿

Pull on the wire eye below until the 
tailgate is released.
> The tailgate swings open.

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Rear bag*

Rear bag*

The rear bag consists of

 a closed storage compartment (e.g. for 

CD sleeves),

 two open storage compartments (e.g. 

for cigarette boxes, gloves or an 
eyeglass case).

The rear bag exactly conforms to the 
contour of the storage space behind the 
backrests. The underside of the bag has a 
velcro strip for securing to the floor 
carpet. 

쮿

Move the backrests (A) of the driver's 
and passenger's seats all the way to the 
front.

쮿

Position the rear bag (B) on the storage 
surface behind the backrests. Ensure 
that the rear bag fits exactly to the 
contours of the storage surface for 
proper seating.

쮿

Move the backrests back to an upright 
position.
> You  now  can  load  the  rear  bag.

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Rear bag*

>Note!
Use only a damp cloth to clean your rear 
bag.

Danger of injury!
Do not store any long, sharp, 

fragile or heavy objects such as bottles 
in the rear bag. Such objects cannot be 
adequately secured here; during an 
accident or an emergency braking 
manoeuvre, they can be hurtled out of 
the rear bag and injure occupants or 
become destroyed.

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Multifunction box* (only roadster
coupé)

Multifunction box* 
(only roadster
coupé)

The multifunction box allows you to store 
smaller objects safely in a thermally 
insulated container. You can take the 
multifunction box out of the car and carry 
it around easily. It is consequently ideal 
for storing shopping. The lid can be 
completely detached. 
Place the multifunction box in the rear 
luggage compartment.

Danger of injury!
Ensure that the multifunction box 

is always installed securely when in the 
luggage compartment. It could 
otherwise be thrown forward in the 
event of an accident or abrupt braking 
manoeuvres, and cause serious or even 
fatal injuries to occupants.

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Luggage compartment for roadster
coupé*

Luggage compartment for 
roadster
coupé* 

The luggage compartment cover is 
installed in the rear luggage 
compartment.

Preparing the luggage compartment cover

쮿

Fit the retaining hooks on the ball

head pins on the luggage compartment 
cover. 
> On the smart roadster with soft top, 

the rear ball
head pins (shorter 
version) are used.

> On the smart roadster without soft 

top, the front ball
head pins (longer 
version) are used.

Installing the luggage compartment 
cover

쮿

Engage the three retaining hooks for 
the luggage compartment cover in the 
bracket on the divider.

쮿

Pull the luggage compartment cover 
towards the rear of the car.

Accident risk!
The luggage compartment cover 

is not intended to secure heavy objects 
in the event of an accident. For this 
reason, heavy objects must be tied 
down.

Danger of injury!
Do not transport any objects by 

placing them on the mounted luggage 
compartment cover. Objects on the 
cover could otherwise be thrown around 
and injure you and others if you

 brake  sharply,

 change direction suddenly,

 are involved in an accident.

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Luggage compartment for roadster
coupé*

쮿

Engage the ends of the cross
rail into 
the receptacles in the luggage 
compartment trim.

>Note!
If objects are placed on the luggage 
compartment cover when mounted, the 
cover may be damaged.

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Rear luggage rack*

Rear luggage rack*

The rear luggage rack is for carrying 
cases or bags on top of the rear luggage 
compartment. 
The maximum luggage load is 23 kg.

>Note!
When loading, make sure that the load 
does not protrude beyond the frame of the 
rear luggage rack.

Danger of injury!
Always make sure that objects 

being transported on the rear luggage 
rack are well secured. They could 
otherwise be forced into the occupant 
compartment as a result of sharp 
braking or in an accident, or work loose 
and injure other road users.

Accident risk!
With luggage fitted to the rear 

luggage rack, the handling and braking 
behaviour of your car will change. 
Adapt your driving style and speed and 
take steps to ensure even weight 
distribution.

Accident risk!
Check the tensioning straps for 

damage before setting out on a journey. 
Change damaged tensioning straps 
immediately, as the load will otherwise 
not be adequately secured.

Accident risk!
A load mounted at the rear of your 

car means that the manufacturer's 
specifications for axle load 
distribution have altered. This 
alteration in the axle load 
distribution must on no account lead to 
the maximum permissible axle load 
being exceeded (see page 11
9), as 
there will other be an increased 
accident risk.

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Loading guidelines

Loading guidelines

>Note!
More information on "Dimensions and 
weights" is available from page 11
9.

Reducing the payload
Optional extras and accessories increase 
the curb weight, which in turn reduce 
payload.
Mounting a luggage rack at the rear of the 
car will result in the manufacturer's axle 
load distribution changing.

What you are permitted to 

load

roadster

roadster
coupé

Front luggage compartment (ltrs.)

59

59

Rear luggage compartment (ltrs.)

86

189

Luggage compartment, total (ltrs.)

145

248

Maximum payload, front luggage compartment (kg)

35

35

Maximum payload, rear luggage compartment (kg)

50

50

Weight excluding driver (kg)

790

810

Payload (kg)

1

240

220

Permissible gross vehicle weight (kg)

1030

1030

1  including occupants

Accident risk!
The manufacturer has not 

approved your car for towing a trailer. 
A trailer can permanently impair 
driving safety and reliability.

Accident risk!
No support beams or loads may be 

secured to the roof of the vehicle.

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Loading guidelines

You must observe the following:

 Your car's handling characteristics 

are dependent upon the load 
distribution.

 Do not exceed the permissible gross 

vehicle weight and permissible axle 
load by loading too much into the car 
(take occupants into account).

 Do not stack loads higher than the top 

edge of the head restraints.

 Make sure that loaded articles are 

properly secured.

 When loading, put the heavy items at 

the bottom and the light ones on top.

Danger of injury!
Loaded objects always must be 

properly tied down. In the event of an 
emergency braking manoeuvre or an 
accident, they could enter the 
passenger compartment.

Accident risk!
The permissible gross vehicle 

weight and the permissible axle load 
must not be exceeded by the payload 
(interior and rear luggage rack), 
including the occupants. Overloading 
or incorrectly loading the vehicle 
impairs driving stability, and the 
altered road behaviour could result in 
tyre damage! This poses the risk of 
accidents.

Danger of injury!
Transport heavy or hard objects 

in the luggage compartment, not the 
passenger compartment. Such objects 
could otherwise be thrown around and 
injure you and others if you

 brake  sharply,

 change direction suddenly,

 are involved in an accident.

Danger of injury!
Objects on the passenger's seat 

should always be secured in such a way 
that they will not obstruct the driver 
when driving.

Danger of poisoning!
Close the tailgate before 

driving. Exhaust emissions could 
otherwise enter the car. and poison the 
occupants.

Environment!
Unnecessary ballast increases 

vehicle weight and fuel consumption.

>>Routines.

The small activities to do with your vehicle are a practical and necessary side job. This helps to maintain the traffic and operating 
safety of your car plus its value. Most of it can be done while at the petrol station.

Contents

>Refuelling

>Engine oil level

>Checking operating fluids

>Tyre inflation pressure

>Wiper blades

>Adjusting the wiper 

nozzles

>Care notes

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Refuelling

Refuelling

Your car's fuel

 Petrol engine, 45 kW:

Premium unleaded
EN 228, at least 95 RON/85 MON 

 Petrol engine, 60 kW:

Premium unleaded, 
EN 228, at least 98 RON/88 MON

 Petrol engine, 74 kW:

Premium unleaded, 
EN 228, at least 98 RON/88 MON

>Note!
Observe the refuelling notes on the fuel 
tank flap.

>Note!
The 60 kW and 74 kW petrol engines are 
designed to run on unleaded fuel with a 
minimum grade of 98 RON/88 MON.
In countries where no such petrol is 
available, you can refuel with 95 RON.
This, however, can reduce engine output 
and increase fuel consumption.

>Important!
Never refuel with leaded petrol or diesel!
If this occurs,

 immediately call a qualified 

specialist workshop, e.g. a smart 
center, or a breakdown recovery 
service, e.g. smartmove Assistance.

 have the vehicle towed away.
Do not start the engine.
Otherwise the catalytic converter will be 
irreparably damaged.