SMART fortwo cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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Water in these areas could cause
damage to
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electrical components
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electrical wiring
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the drive system
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the high-voltage battery
Any such damage is not covered by the
smart Limited Warranty.
Passenger compartment
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WARNING
Always fasten items being carried as
securely as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or
sudden maneuvers, loose items thrown
around inside the vehicle may injure
vehicle occupants.
The cargo compartment is the preferred
place to carry objects.
Control and operation of radio
transmitters
Radio and telephone
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WARNING
Please do not forget that your primary
responsibility is to drive the vehicle
safely. Only operate the radio or
telephone
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if road, weather and traffic
conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
Telephones and two-way radios
G
WARNING
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e.
without being connected to an external
antenna) from inside the vehicle while the
drive system is switched on. Doing so could
lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s
electronic system, possibly resulting in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
Radio transmitters, such as a mobile phone
or a citizens band unit should only be used
inside the vehicle if they are connected to
an antenna that is installed on the outside
of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation
instructions regarding use of an external
antenna.
Coolant temperature
During severe operating conditions and
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant
temperature may rise.
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Excessive coolant temperature causes
the red coolant temperature warning
lamp
? in the instrument cluster to
come on.
The drive system should not be operated
with the red coolant temperature
warning lamp
? illuminated. Doing
so may cause serious damage to the drive
system and the high-voltage battery,
which is not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
For more information on coolant
temperature warning lamp (
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page 144).
Driving abroad
Abroad, there is an extensive smart service
network at your disposal. If you plan to
drive into areas which are not listed in the
index of your smart center directory, you
should request pertinent information from
an authorized electric drive smart center.
7 Observe all legal requirements.
Driving abroad
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