Daimler Smart fortwo cabrio, Operator'S Manual

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Engine, brakes, transmission
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Engine will not start
using the SmartKey.
Steering lock is manually locked.
X
Remove SmartKey from ignition lock and then reinsert it into
the ignition lock.
X
Turn the SmartKey.
X
Turn steering wheel left and right.
þ Red warning lamp
lights up.
Warning tone sounds.
Without Starting
Motor Again, Visit
Workshop appears.
Serious malfunction in the high-voltage electrical system.
The engine can no longer be started.
X
Do not restart the engine.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
þ Red warning lamp
lights up.
Stop Switch Off
Motor appears.
High-voltage electrical system, engine or high-voltage battery is
malfunctioning.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Do not drive on.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not tow away the vehicle on its own wheels.
þ Red warning lamp
lights up.
Warning tone sounds.
Stop appears.
Communication with the engine's control unit is disrupted.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Do not drive on.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not tow away the vehicle on its own wheels.
þ Yellow warning
lamp lights up.
Warning tone sounds.
Malfunction Visit
Workshop appears.
Malfunction in the high-voltage electrical system. The vehicle's
high-voltage electrical system may become damaged if you con-
tinue running the engine.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Do not drive on.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not tow away the vehicle on its own wheels.
þ Red warning lamp
lights up.
Warning tone sounds.
Reduce Speed appears.
Speed of the vehicle is above 84 mph (135 km/h).
X
Reduce speed to below 84 mph (135 km/h).
lights up.
Do Not Tow Vehicle
with Wheels on
Ground appears.
Drive system or high-voltage electrical system is malfunction-
ing.
X
Have the vehicle transported by a qualified specialist work-
shop.
X
Do not tow away the vehicle on its own wheels.
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