If your Smart car's water coolant tank is not kept adequately filled, you run the risk of your engine overheating and the very real possibility of a costly garage bill and some time driving a rental. You can't just fill the tank with normal water from a tap. These cars require a special coolant.
Roadster
STEP 1 - Pull back the carpet on the bottom of the trunk to reveal the engine hatch.
STEP 2 - Take the cap off the water cooler thank and and pour in your coolant. There's a mark on the side of the water tank designating the maximum amount of coolant you should pour in.
STEP 3 - Replace the cap, engine hatch and carpet.
Fortwo
STEP 1 - Remove the plastic grille below the front windscreen on the right hand side of your car.
STEP 2 - Push the tab at the top of the unit and pull it out to reveal the coolant tank.
STEP 3 - Remove the cap from the tank and fill it with coolant to just below the plastic indent toward the top.
Smart 999cc
STEP 1 - Open the hood and remove the coolant cap.
STEP 2 - Fill the tank to the highest marker on the side.
STEP 3 - Replace the cap and close the hood.
WARNINGS: Never attempt to refill your Smart car's water coolant tank when the engine is hot, as water could be expelled.
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