[every_red_cent]

How do I clear this triangle service light?

 

[Miss Mercedes]

...I don't believe there's a triangle service light...But, the ESP light is a triangle in 2008-2010 cars...

If the ESP light is solid on, I would believe your ESP may be experiencing a fault.

 

[every_red_cent]

Low Voltage

Analyzer says P0562, Low Voltage. What should we do? The car was stuck in gear all night and was unable to get the key out. It is in Park now and we are able to get the key out.

 

[ArthurRW]

Could your battery need charging? ESP is triangle in the center of dash on my '08 & '09 smarts. What year is your smart? Is it older model? Has the battery been replaced lately?

 

[Miss Mercedes]

Low voltage definitely sounds like a drained battery.

Try charging it and seeing what happens. I don't recommend jump starting, that could hurt the SAM unit.

 

[jwight]

From the owners manual

Warning!
When the ESP® warning lamp is illuminated continuously, the ESP® is not available or not operational due to a system failure.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and the non-operating status of the ESP®.
i It may be possible to clear a system failure by restarting the engine.
Restart the engine.
If the warning lamp still does not go out, have the system checked at an authorized smart center immediately.

If the light stays on a smart center needs to check the ESP system.

 

[every_red_cent]

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion

Could your battery need charging? ESP is triangle in the center of dash on my '08 & '09 smarts. What year is your smart? Is it older model? Has the battery been replaced lately?

The car died on us yesterday - stayed in gear - and was unable to get the key out. After flipping the switch under the console, we were able to get it into park again and the key would come out. Now, if we turn the key on accessory, the triangle light (among others) illuminates, but the car will not turn over. When we put it on an analyzer, it said low voltage P0562. I guess we will try to charge the battery. We have never replaced the battery. It is a one owner car, has had regular oil changes on schedule, but really nothing else. From what I see, some annual things need to have happened that we haven't done. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks for helping me out

 

[every_red_cent]

The car died on us yesterday - stayed in gear - and was unable to get the key out. After flipping the switch under the console, we were able to get it into park again and the key would come out. Now, if we turn the key on accessory, the triangle light (among others) illuminates, but the car will not turn over. When we put it on an analyzer, it said low voltage P0562. I guess we will try to charge the battery. We have never replaced the battery. It is a one owner car, has had regular oil changes on schedule, but really nothing else. From what I see, some annual things need to have happened that we haven't done. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks for helping me out

We are waiting on the arrival of an ignition coil. Spark plugs were just changed and it looked like the coil needed to be replaced. What battery is recommended?

 

[jwight]

This one should work for you: http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f19/get-rid-your-battery-replacement-napa-7547-a-28450/

 

[smark]

New batteries......Make sure you buy a battery that vented for the inside. I just bought a new battery. The OEM battery, lasted close to 6 years. Still worked. Just decided to replace it. They cost more then a standard battery. The OEM cost about same as below.

http://www.interstatebatteries.com/cs_eStore/Content.aspx?dsNav=Arpp~12,A~Part+Number,N~21-2147384885-4273993477-2147384906

http://www.sears.com/automotive-batteries-car-batteries/b-1100206?sbf=Brand&sbv=DieHard

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/2008-Smart-Fortwo/Battery/_/N-jt3g9Zacy27

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/subcategory_automotive-batteries_15597

http://m.napaonline.com/Tablet/parts/ProductFinder.aspx?catQuery=Batteries_Battery+Hold-Downs&catName=Batteries

 

[chieftmc]

P0562 Mercedes-Benz Charging System Voltage Low OBDII Engine Light Trouble Code | Engine-Codes.com

 

[chieftmc]

This one should work for you: http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f19/get-rid-your-battery-replacement-napa-7547-a-28450/

That's the one I have....works great

 

[Bullyboy]

I'm banking on a bad battery. We bought our '11 used with 4000 miles on it. It had been parked for 2 years wrapped in an advertisement. The battery had gone just south enough to be able to crank the car, but it would make it do all kinds of really strange things on the instrument cluster...including displaying the light you're talking about.

 

[Gearhead]

The Smart doesn't use a single ignition coil in the old-school sense. Each of the coil-on-plugs is an ignition coil. These are available on eBay for $49 each:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-SMART-CAR-IGNITION-COIL-fko319-1…tors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c7a634375&vxp=mtr

 

[chieftmc]

The Smart doesn't use a single ignition coil in the old-school sense. Each of the coil-on-plugs is an ignition coil. These are available on eBay for $49 each:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-SMART-CAR-IGNITION-COIL-fko319-1…tors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c7a634375&vxp=mtr

Says listing has been removed

Found it by doing a search

 

[every_red_cent]

If the light stays on a smart center needs to check the ESP system.

Still unable to start the engine to clear the EPS system light.