Smart roadster and smart roadster coupe. Manual - part 5

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Heater/ventilation

Heater/ventilation

Your heater and ventilation controls

 Fresh air/recirculated air selector (A)

 Blower  (B)

 Air distribution (C)

 Air temperature/heater (D)

Switching the blower on
You can set the blower to five different 
levels:

 Blower on max./defrost (A) (for 

efficient defrosting and fast drying of 
the fogged windows)

 Blower,  fast  (B)

 Blower, medium (C)

 Blower,  slow  (D)

 Blower  off  (E)

Adjusting the air nozzles

Rotary air nozzles

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You can adjust the rotary air nozzle (A) 
by hand to suit.
> To close the rotary air nozzle, turn it 

to the front.

Centre air nozzle

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You can adjust the centre air nozzle (B) 
on the centre console by turning the 
adjusting knob to suit.

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Heater/ventilation

Air flow in the car
The air flows from the nozzles set to the 
respective blower stages as follows:

 from the centre air nozzle and the 

rotary air nozzles (A),

 to the footwell (B),

 to the front and side windows (C).

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Heater/ventilation

Your heater and ventilation controls

Adjusting the temperature
The further you push the knob (A) to the 
right
hand side, the warmer the flow of 
air will be.

How to adjust the recirculated air or 
fresh air flow

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Select the upper position for fresh air 
(A).
> The air is drawn in from outside the 

car.

Accident risk!
You are strongly recommended to 

adhere to the heating system settings 
described on the next few pages. The 
windows could otherwise fog over. You 
could otherwise cause an accident 
because of the resulting reduced 
visibility.

Accident risk!
Use the recirculated
air mode 

only for brief periods. The windows 
could otherwise fog over. 
The oxygen content in the passenger 
compartment will be depleted. This 
reduces concentration and thus 
increases the danger of fatigue.

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Heater/ventilation

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Select the lower position for 
recirculated air (B).

The air circulates
e.g. when driving 
through a tunnel
 in the passenger 
compartment.

Rapid cooling

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Set the

 adjust the blower (A) to suit your 

needs.

 Air distribution (B) to the centre air 

nozzle, rotary air nozzle and 
footwell.

 switch heater (C) off.

 adjust the direction of the air 

nozzles and rotary air nozzles to 
suit.

Rapid heating

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Set the

 blower (A) to maximum.

 Air distribution (B) to the centre air 

nozzle, rotary air nozzle and 
footwell.

 heater (C) to maximum.

 Direct the air nozzles towards the 

occupants.

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Heater/ventilation

De
icing the windows
The most effective way to de
ice the 
windows is

 to remove the ice completely from the 

windows manually with an ice scraper 
before starting the engine,

 to turn the blower (A) to Max./Defrost,

 to set the air distribution (B) to the 

front and side windows,

 to turn the heater (C) to maximum.

Environment!
De
ice and dry fogged windows 

before starting the engine.
Allowing the engine to idle when the 
car is at a standstill can damage the 
engine and pollute the environment.

Accident risk!
Never drive with iced
over or 

fogged windows. Visibility will be 
significantly impaired. You could in 
addition cause an accident as a result.

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Air conditioning plus*

Air conditioning plus*

The air conditioning plus system 
improves the level of comfort when 
driving at high outside temperatures

 by cooling down the air.

 by dehumidifying the air.
Your heater and ventilation support the 
functions of the air conditioning plus 
system. Their operation is explained 
starting on page 3
3.
In addition, an integrated combination 
filter* (dust, pollen and particulate 
filter) purifies the fresh air inflow. It 
continues to operate when the air 
conditioning plus system is switched off 
and you have switched the blower on.

>Note!
Operating the air conditioning plus 
system increases fuel consumption.

>Note!
Dehumidification of the air by air 
conditioning plus system prevents the 
windows from fogging when there is a 
high level of moisture in the air.
This effect can also be used to de
ice the 
windows if, in addition to the air 
conditioning plus system, the heater is 
switched to maximum.

When will the air conditioning plus 
system operate?
The air conditioning plus system works

 only when the engine is running,

 only when the blower is switched on,

 most effectively when the windows are 

closed.

Accident risk!
You are strongly recommended to 

adhere to the heating system settings 
described on the next few pages. The 
windows could otherwise fog over. You 
could otherwise cause an accident 
because of the resulting reduced 
visibility.

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Air conditioning plus*

Please observe the following notes 
before switching on the air conditioning 
plus system:
The car's interior will cool down faster 
if you do the following:

 Discharge the warm air. To do this,

 open a window briefly.

 turn the blower to its maximum 

setting, and

 close the window once the warm air 

has been discharged.

 Switch on the air conditioning plus 

system in recirculated air mode.

 Switch to fresh air mode after briefly 

operating the system in recirculated 
air mode..

Accident risk!
Use the recirculated
air mode 

only for brief periods. The windows 
could otherwise fog over. 
The oxygen content in the passenger 
compartment will be depleted. This 
reduces concentration and thus 
increases the danger of fatigue.

Environment!
In order to save fuel, the air 

conditioning plus system is best used 
with all the windows closed.

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Air conditioning plus*

Switching the air conditioning plus 
system on/off
The air conditioning plus system has 
three selector stages.

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In each case press button (A) once in 
order to switch between the three 
stages.

1.

Off
> None of the indicator lights on the 

switch is illuminated.

2.

Partial cooling
> One of the indicator lights on the 

switch is illuminated.

3.

Full cooling capacity
> Both indicator lights on the switch 

are on.

>Note!
If the ignition or the blower is switched 
on again, the stored status (stages

 1 
 3) 

will be reset.

The air conditioning plus system 
switches off automatically

 when the engine speed is too low,

 when driving off,

 when the blower is switched off,

 at a coolant temperature of more than 

115 °C,

 at outside temperatures below 5 °C.

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Wipers

Wipers

The wiper lever is located to the right of 
the steering wheel.
The following wipe and wash functions 
are provided.
1  
 Windscreen interval wiping: 

Delay duration of approx. 7 seconds 
while en route.

2  
Windscreen wipers
 slow
3  
 Windscreen wipers, fast

Windscreen wipers and windscreen 
washer system

Pull lever towards the steering wheel
1  
Windscreen washer system for 

 windscreen on

> The windscreen washer system 

remains active as long as the wiper 
lever is pulled.

> The wipers then proceed to wipe for 

three more wipe cycles.

>Note!
A brief tip of the lever causes a single 
wipe to be conducted (touch contact 
wipe).

Rain sensor*

The rain sensor automatically controls 
the activation and speed of the wipers 
when rain and humidity collect on the 
windscreen.

Switching on the rain sensor

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Press the wiper lever down to 
position

1 (interval wiping).

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Wipers

Automatic wiper control
The interval time for the windscreen 
wipers is controlled according to the 
car's speed.

The interval times for various travel 
speeds is as follows:

Wiper stage set back
When you stop your vehicle, the 
windscreen wipers are automatically set 
back one stage:

 From fast to slow

 From slow to interval
When you start off again, the wipers are 
automatically set one stage higher.

For an increase in vehicle speed:

0
20 km/h

20
75 km/h

75
120 km/h

Above 120 km/h

Speed
sensitive interval times

11 seconds

7 seconds

5 seconds

3 seconds

For a decrease in vehicle speed:

Above 110 km/h

110
65 km/h

65
10 km/h

10
0 km/h

Speed
sensitive interval times

3 seconds

5 seconds

7 seconds

11 seconds

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Rear window heater

Rear window heater

The rear window heater

 serves to free the rear window of ice 

quickly,

 clears the window if it has been 

fogged.

Switching the rear window heater on/off

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Switch on the ignition.
> You can help to prolong the life of 

the battery by switching the rear 
window heater on only when the 
engine is running.

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Press the rear window heater switch (A) 
once.
> The rear window heater is switched 

on.

> The integrated indicator light 

comes on.

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Press switch (A) again.
> The rear window heater is switched 

off.

> The integrated indicator light no 

longer illuminates.

>Note!
The rear window heater will switch itself 
off automatically after 10 minutes.

Accident risk!
Clear ice or snow from the rear 

window before setting off. You could 
otherwise cause an accident because of 
the resulting reduced visibility.

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Outside mirror heaters*

Outside mirror heaters*

If your car is equipped with electrically 
adjustable outside mirrors they will 
likewise be heated.

The outside mirror heaters

 serve to automatically de
ice the 

outside mirrors,

 give you a clear view when the outside 

mirrors are fogged.

Switching on outside mirror heaters

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Switch on the ignition.

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Switch on the rear window heater.
> The outside mirror heaters 

automatically come on at the same 
time.

Switching off outside mirror heaters

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Switch off the rear window heater.
> The outside mirror heaters 

automatically switch off as well.

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Seat heater*

Seat heater*

The seat heater allows you to electrically 
heat the driver seat (A) and the passenger 
seat (B) when the ignition is switched on.

Switching the seat heater on/off
Three stages are provided for the seat 
heater.
1.

Off
> None of the indicator lights on the 

switch is illuminated.

2.

 Continuous operation
> One of the indicator lights on the 

switch is illuminated.

3.

Rapid heating of the seats at winter 
temperatures
> Two indicator lights on the switch 

are illuminated.

>Note!
When the ignition is switched off, the 
seat heater is also switched off.

Malfunction
In the event of a seat heater malfunction 
the indicator light on the switch lights 
up briefly and goes out again after the 
switch is released.

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Take the car to a qualified specialist 
workshop, e.g. a smart center.

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Car cover*

Car cover*

Do not use the car cover to conceal 
extremely dirty vehicles, as the dirt 
particles will act like sandpaper on the 
paintwork.

>Important!
If the vehicle is to be continually 
covered up for longer than a month, the 
roof, engine compartment and luggage 
compartment areas must be ventilated at 
those areas where the car cover makes 
contact with a large surface. 
The vehicle’s paintwork may absorb 
moisture, which has to be released. If the 
absorbed moisture is not released again, 
blotches may form on the paintwork. 
In order to prevent such stains from 
forming, spacers – made, e.g. from 
expanded polystyrene – should be 
inserted between the car cover and the 
vehicle surface to ensure that sufficient 
air can circulate.

Fitting the car cover
The car cover has been folded ex works so 
that when it is unrolled, the material’s 
foam
based side always faces the 
bodywork. 

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Roll the car cover over the vehicle roof 
from the rear to the front.

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Unfold the car cover on both sides. 

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Pull the cord tight so that the cover has 
a taut fit.
> The wind now cannot lift up the car 

cover.

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Car cover*

Removing the car cover

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Slacken the cord.

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Fold the sides up onto the vehicle roof. 

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Roll the car cover over the vehicle roof 
from the front to the rear.

Anti
theft insurance
The car cover is insured against theft for 
a period of one year. If within a period of 
one year from the date of purchase it 
should be stolen, you will be issued with 
a new car cover if you send the following 
documents to the Eigbrecht company:
a) a copy of the police report,
b) proof of purchase,
c) the guarantee certificate, and
d) a processing fee of   16 payable by 
cheque.

Manufacturer’s address
Eigbrecht GmbH
Kunststoffverarbeitung
Kornkamp 44
D
22926 Ahrensburg, Germany

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