SMART fortwo 2015, Owner'S Manual, Page: 106 / 228

Vehicles with a colour display
X
Shift one gear up or down according to
gearshift recommendation
:
when shown
in the multifunction display of the instru-
ment cluster.
Further information on the transmission dis-
play:
R
Vehicles with a monochrome display
(
Y page 122)
R
Vehicles with a colour display
(
Y page 124)
Kickdown
If you want maximum acceleration, you can
also change the kickdown to be manually
switched on:
X
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X
Shift back up once the desired speed is
reached.
i
If you apply full throttle, the automatic
transmission shifts up to the next gear
when the maximum engine speed is reached.
This prevents the engine from overrevving.
Problems with the transmission
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The transmission has
problems shifting
gear. The transmission is losing oil.
X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
The acceleration abil-
ity is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer shifts into all of
the gears.
Reverse gear can no
longer be engaged. The transmission is in emergency mode.
X
Stop.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X
Shift the transmission to position D.
X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
Manually releasing the selector lever
lock
You can manually release the selector level
lock in the event of an electrical malfunc-
tion. This is the case, for example, when you
want to release the parking brake while tow-
ing away the vehicle and then apply it again.
!
Do not use any sharp-edged objects to
prise out the cover from the centre console.
Otherwise, the cover or the centre console
could be damaged.
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