SMART fortwo 2015, Owner'S Manual, Page: 64 / 228

risk of injury, especially when braking or
abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before
the journey.
!
Do not exceed the lower tailgate maximum
load of 100 kg. It may otherwise become
damaged.
!
The tailgates swing to the rear, both
upwards and downwards, when opened.
Therefore, make sure that there is suffi-
cient clearance above, behind and below
the tailgates.
i
The opening dimensions of the tailgate
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Y page 221).
Preferably stow luggage or loads in the lug-
gage compartment. Observe the loading
guidelines (
Y page 164).
Do not leave the key in the luggage compart-
ment. You could otherwise lock yourself out.
Opening or closing
Opening the upper tailgate
X
If the vehicle is locked, first press the
%
button on the key.
Press button
:
.
The upper tailgate opens slightly.
or
X
Press and hold the
º
or button on
the key.
The upper tailgate opens slightly.
X
Swing the upper tailgate up.
Opening the lower tailgate
X
Pull release catch
:
upwards.
Swing the lower tailgate down.
Closing the tailgate
X
Swing the lower tailgate upwards until it
engages audibly.
X
Pull the upper tailgate down and push
closed.
X
If necessary, lock the vehicle with the
&
button on the key.
Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If somebody
becomes trapped, release the switch or
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Side windows
>> Opening and closing.