SMART fortwo cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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your ability to brake or accelerate. This
could lead to accidents and/or injury.
G
WARNING
Considerably more effort will be required
to apply the brakes if
R
the brake servo has failed
R
a brake circuit has failed
R
the ignition is switched off, e.g. for
towing the vehicle
The braking distance is likewise greater.
Make sure the drive system is active
whenever the vehicle is rolling. Have the
brake system repaired at an authorized
electric drive smart center, if there is a
fault in the brake system.
If a brake circuit has failed (
Y
page 139),
you must depress brake pedal
:
further
down to achieve the same effect and the
braking distance is increased.
i
The brake servo will only function with
the ignition switched on.
Switching off the drive system
G
WARNING
Do not turn off the drive system before the
vehicle has come to a complete stop. With
the drive system not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to
keep in mind that a considerably higher
degree of effort is necessary to brake and
steer the vehicle.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
The transmission position indicator
should be on
P
!
Always engage the parking brake in
addition to shifting to park position P.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Turn the key to starter switch position
0.
X Remove the key from the starter switch.
The electronic immobilizer is
activated.
Transmission
Shifting procedure
Gearshift pattern for transmission
j Park position
k
Reverse gear
i Neutral position
h Drive position
Transmission
75
>> Controls.
Z