If you do your own servicing or smart forget to do it, you will need to reset the service display, here's how.
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450 600cc Steering Wheel Info
Can I Use a 700cc Smart Fortwo Steering Wheel On A 600cc Smart Fortwo? Yes. Will The Paddles Work? No. Can I Use a Smart Roadster Steering Wheel On A 600cc Smart Fortwo? Yes. Will The Paddles Work? No. Can I Use a 600cc Smart Fortwo Steering Wheel On A 700cc Smart...
450 Cruise Control Functions
This is the cruise control stalk. The symbols on yours may vary. Cruise Control Whilst driving, pressing the end button will turn the cruise control on and off. The ring can be rotated down and then released, this sets the cruise control at your current speed. If the...
450 Dash Pod Install
The Fortwo can have a clock and a rev counter fitted onto the dash.
450 Rear Bulb Change
600cc And 700cc Smart Coupe & Cabrio The coupe and cabrio rear lights look but are fixed the same. Open the rear hatch, using a 10mm socket remove the 2 plastic nuts circled. Pull the edge of the light over the bolts and swing the unit towards the outside of the...
451 – Reset The Service Indicator
For ALL 451 Fortwo Models Please do not contact me saying they don't work because they do if you do it right. Just doing everything in the right order isn't enough, timing is very important. Distance Or Time? A service is due either after a certain distance or over a...
451 Luggage Cover
The luggage cover for the new smart is really well thought out. Unlike the old luggage cover, this one retracts like a roller blind.
451 Stuck In Park
The 451 generally came with the standard TipTronic layout but American 451s and all electric drive 451s had the fake PRND layout. They had the parking pawl which manually locks the gearbox when the shifter is in park. When you turn the ignition to position 1, it...
453 Bonnet Lock
Despite being in the manual, very few people know that you can lock the bonnet/hood on the 453. Look at the front of the car, over to the nearside, you'll see a hole. Put your key into the hole (it won't go in very far) and use the key to lever this cover out. It can...
453 Fog Light Bulb Change
Changing the fog light bulbs on the 453 can be easy or hard. It depends on which type of access panel you have. Large Access Panel Turn the steering wheel so you can see the front edge of the arch liner. Get your night vision goggles out and look at your access panel....
453 Stuck In Park
If your auto gear stick is stuck in the park position, you'll need to press the magic button. Here is the magic lever... ...it pushes up. Thankfully you don't need to disassemble the car as much as is shown abouve to get to the magic lever. You just have to lift the...
454 – Reset The Service Indicator
For ALL 454 Forfour Models Please do not contact me saying they don't work because they do if you do it right. Just doing everything in the right order isn't enough, timing is very important. Distance Or Time? A service is due either after a certain distance or over a...
Adjusting The Mirrors
Adjust the rear view mirror and the wing mirrors.
Adjusting The Seats
Adjusting The Seats It is vitally important that the seat is correctly adjusted for the driver before you set off. You must be able to reach the pedals and the steering wheel with your back just touching the back rest. Longitudinal Movement Protruding from the front...
Adjusting The Windows
Adjusting The Windows Each window has its own button located on the door. The windows will only operate with the ignition in the 1 position. To open the window, press the switch down on the appropriate side. To close the window, press the switch up on the appropriate...
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning The air conditioning does two things: Cools down the air. Dehumidifies the air. Dehumidifying removes the water from the air. In the summer this allows your sweat to evaporate which naturally cool the body. In the winter it helps demist the windows....
Battery Removal – 451
Unlike the previous fortwo, the 451 has a slightly larger battery to deal with increased electrics or the MHD system. The problem with a physically larger battery is that the space is a bit tight for removal. Go over to the passenger side... ...and pull back the...
Brake Fluid Specs
This is going to be a short and easy page of information since, unlike oil and other fluids, all smarts use exactly the same brake fluid. Recommended Brake Fluid Smart recommend MB 331.0 brake fluid which is one of the following part numbers: 000 989 08 07 000 989 56...
Cabrio Roof Info
Cabrio Roof Information The rocker switch located to the side of the gear shift lever operates the cabrio roof. Sunroof Function To open the roof, press and hold the switch backwards. The roof will only move when the switch is being held down. To close the roof, press...
Charge Cooler Fluid Change
This probably isn't the information you think it is. However, it's more important. How Do I Drain The Charge Cooler System? See, this is the information you thought was going to be here but really, it's not. All you have to do is take a pipe off the charge cooler...