Newbie Online Starter Kit

[wiltjk]

OK, so at some point we all are new to smart interest and ownership. To help navigate an overwhelming wealth of information provided and directed to by this site, I've put together an:

Online Starter Kit
About my smart:

• smart owners courtesy/faq card (pdf from itibitismart.com)
• 451 smart fortwo quick start manual (pdf from itibitismart.com)
• 451 smart fortwo owners manual (pdf from itibitismart.com)

Correction: most of the above is no more accessible. But many manuals and service's check lists are available at:
HTTP://owners.smartusa.com/Operate_And_Service.aspx

How safe is my smart?

• smart safety card (pdf from itibitismart.com)
• smart tridion safety cell "cutaways" (itibitismart.com)
• smart fortwo Driving Tips
• Safety and the smart
• The smart Saves Life
• safeandsmart.com
• IIHS Vehicle Ratings for smart fortwo
• NHTSA Safecar.gov Vehicle Ratings
• Mercedes Rescue Guide (pdf)

smart transmission & shifting:

• automated manual transmission (video from smartusainsider.com)

How do I get better mileage?

• how to maximize fuel economy (pdf from itibitismart.com)

How do I maintain/service/fix my smart?

• Keeping a smart in Tip-top Condition
• smart USA DIY (Do It Yourself)
• smart oil change" target="_blank">smart oil change

  smart oil change" target="_blank">smart oil change

  (YouTube video)
• Service Indicator Reset (Bentley Publishers)
• Tire pressure warning reset procedure (Bentley Publishers)
• 2008 smart technical service manual(pdf)
• evilution.co.uk

Best Help is by Searching/Asking:

• Search these forums for answers
• Ask a Question/Share Your Experience in the New Members Area, Smart Car General Discussion, or Smart Car Operation and Maintenance forums

[jwight]

Quite a list - thanks for posting!

Link to all the smart USA videos: smart USA Owners Portal - Helpful Videos

[Suze]

wow! (Sticky?)

[forestacademy]

This may seem like quite a list,
But we still want to welcome all new members to join in the conversation and share your smart experiences.

Glad you could join us.


Characters Welcome

[42fortu]

I was a biker for 18 years. Fear of driving a large car, and poor eyesight kept me from ever geting my class c. then came LASIC surgery.my sight was fixed. vision now 20/30 up from 20/400 befor. But fear had a strong hold, especialy after years of not being seen on my little sportster. Then the day came when I saw my 1st fortwo. I will share more later if anyone is interested, I can be long winded, but a slow typist

[gratefulron]

I watched the oil change. That's great!! I bought my smartcar in May '08 and already 14,500 miles. It runs great

[cheesus]

Very nice. Thanks.

[recyclerob]

Most x-cellent .. thanks for all of the tips - just turned 1,400 mi. and was about to search-out the dip stick .
'Nice group of People play here !! thanks for all of your talent and time spent , makes the experience of being a newbie even easier ' Rob M.

[jimvw57]

1.400 miles??? that makes it about time for you to ask about MPG and when it will get better. (about 5k-7k miles)
Have fun!!!

[recyclerob]

Originally Posted by jimvw57

1.400 miles??? that makes it about time for you to ask about MPG and when it will get better. (about 5k-7k miles)
Have fun!!!

Jim you must have the crystal ball all warmed-up . just saw that thread / new posts from the "400 mile club" I'll take the plunge slowly... now on my 4th. tank in 5 weeks of ownership - the 7/8 fill has showed up. twice , so thread says put fuel in slower. thanks for all of the wisdom .
truly thanks again Rob M.