[penzy]

This used 2013 came with some sort of camera attached to the windshield. I had a new stereo put in and the tech told me it was from the factory.

Anyone know what this is?

 

[1983JZR3W]

If it is near the rearview mirror mount, it is probably the rain sensor. Also welcome to the wacky world of smart.

 

[penzy]

Yes, right by the mirror

Really, rain sensor? It doesn't even have intermittent wipers! No cruise control either. I'll try to attach a photo.

 

[Jo e Lefors]

Yep, your picture is the rain and headlight sensors, sorry no camera.
The smart fortwo was designed and marketed as a European City car. Very little need for cruise control in that application.
Good luck

JL

 

[SmoovJazzy]

My 2013 Brabus has one too and yep, the rain & auto headlight sensor.

 

[jwight]

Factory cruise control was an option on the 451 from 2011 on, but you had to sacrifice the paddle shifters to get it, so many people did not opt for it.

 

[Desert Smart]

Commonly known as “the puck” for its resemblance to a hockey puck.

 

[Jo e Lefors]

Commonly known as “the puck” for its resemblance to a hockey puck.

As this is your first post.
Allow me to be the the first to welcome you to the forum.

 

[Desert Smart]

Thank you. I have a 2014 Fortwo that I bought only a few months ago. I was trying to decipher a message on the instrument panel and discovered this fab site. We had a forfour rental a few years ago in Spain and loved it. So when I saw this tater tot for sale I pounced!

 

[penzy]

Thanks for the info! The rain sensor works, but I can't seem to figure out how the head light part of it is suppose to work. I was assuming the head lights would turn on automatically when it senses that it's dark outside, but mine does nothing. Any insight would be great.

 

[jwight]

What does the owners manual say.....

 

[penzy]

Apparently I just have the rain sensor.

 

[Pappyt2]

My 2013 says auto on the headlight stick but I haven’t seen it do anything either

 

[penzy]

My 2013 doesn't have "auto" on the stick at all.

 

[Desert Smart]

I have a 2014. I keep the headlight set on auto. During the day the headlights don’t come on, but when I pull into the garage the sensor detects that it’s dark and they switch on. Try testing the sensor that way

 

[TomLeeM]

My 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion has the sensor; aka, the puck. The wiper lever has one down for intermitten, one up for slow and two up for fast. When in intermitten, it automatically adjusts to how much rain there is coming down. It increases in speed when it the rain becomes heavier. The light bar also has 'auto'. When it is put in this position, the lights come on automatically when it gets dark suddenly; rain or going through a tunnel. I don't know if it is the same in your car. I like the 'puck' and its features.

 

[Pappyt2]

Do u leave it set too auto. Do u have to switch if off or leave it set like that after u turn car off

 

[Desert Smart]

I leave it on auto all the time

 

[Kem]

My 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion has the sensor; aka, the puck. The wiper lever has one down for intermitten, one up for slow and two up for fast. When in intermitten, it automatically adjusts to how much rain there is coming down. It increases in speed when it the rain becomes heavier. The light bar also has 'auto'. When it is put in this position, the lights come on automatically when it gets dark suddenly; rain or going through a tunnel. I don't know if it is the same in your car. I like the 'puck' and its features.

Thanks! This is the best explanation I’ve seen. Just bought a 2013 Cabrio with a puck and there is no mention of it in the manual.

 

[1983JZR3W]

Welcome to SCoA Kem. I hope you enjoy your time here.