How many miles per gallon does the Smart Fortwo get?
Smart claims a fuel efficiency improvement of eight percent from 50 miles per US gallon (4.7 L/100 km; 60 mpg ‑imp) to almost 55 miles per US gallon (4.3 L/100 km; 66 mpg ‑imp) on the slow NEDC drive cycle—with a reduction in Carbon dioxide emissions from 112 to 103 g/km.
Where does the Smart Fortwo electric drive come from?
Production of the second-generation Smart Fortwo electric drive began in November 2009 in Smartville, Hambach, France. The Smart ED2s have a 14 kilowatt-hours (50 MJ) lithium-ion battery and a powertrain provided by Tesla Motors.
How long does it take to charge a smart car?
The lithium-ion battery pack took three hours to charge from 20 to 80 percent of its capacity with a standard 230 V outlet. It could also be charged using a common US household 120 V outlet. The car has a 3.3 kW on-board charger for this AC charging. Smart claims a 0–60 km/h (0–37 mph) time of 6.5 seconds, the same as for the gasoline version.
What is the red light on the Smart Fortwo?
The red oil can is the Smart Fortwo low oil pressure warning light. Taking care of traffic conditions, pull over as soon as possible and switch off the engine. Check engine oil level and top up if necessary.
What does the Smart Fortwo check engine warning light mean?
This is the Smart Fortwo check engine warning light. Here are the possible reasons the check engine light comes on: Check engine light flashes while driving. This means the ignition system is malfunctioning. Immediately reduce speed and keep the engine running at as low RPM as possible.
What does the overdrive symbol mean on a car?
Open and close all doors, including hood and trunk. If vehicle is left in this condition overnight it can drain the battery. This symbol indicates that the vehicle’s overdrive system has been manually turned off. Typically the overdrive system is controlled by an on/off switch.