SMART fortwo 2015, Owner'S Manual, Page: 196 / 228

Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
When towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised, it is important that you observe the
safety instructions (
Y
page 192).
!
The ignition must be switched off if you
are towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP
®
could other-
wise damage the brake system.
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(
Y page 75).
X
Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
or
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and select
neutral.
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition
lock and remove the key from the ignition
lock.
X
When leaving the vehicle, take the key with
you.
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(
Y page 192).
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
observe the notes on the selector lever when
towing away your vehicle (
Y page 100).
Towing the vehicle with both axles on
the ground
i
In order to signal a change of direction
when towing with the hazard warning lamps
switched on, use the combination switch as
usual. In this case, only the turn signals for
the desired direction flash. When you reset
the combination switch, the hazard warning
lamps start flashing again.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
The selector lever lock can be manually
released in the event of an electrical mal-
function (
Y page 104).
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake.
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(
Y page 75).
Vehicles with manual transmission:
X
Leave the key in position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake.
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(
Y page 75).
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(
Y page 192).
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
observe the notes on the selector lever when
towing away your vehicle (
Y page 100).
Transporting the vehicle
!
You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
X
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock (
Y page 93).
X
Move the transmission to position N.
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and select
neutral.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
X
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
X
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position P.
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and engage
first or reverse gear.
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition
lock and remove it.
X
Secure the vehicle.
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Towing and tow-starting
>> Breakdown assistance
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