SMART fortwo cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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Charge level and energy status gauges
:
Charge level gauge
;
Energy status gauge
The gauges can be turned by approximately
90°.
The illumination for both gauges comes on
when you switch on the ignition and the
exterior lighting. It will also come on when
the high-voltage battery is being charged.
Charge level gauge
The charge level gauge displays charge
status of the high-voltage battery as a
percentage.
!
Do not hang any objects on the charge
level gauge.
This could cause the charge level gauge
to be torn from its mountings and be
damaged.
Energy status gauge
The energy status gauge displays in kW
whether energy is being consumed (-) or
recovered (+).
The electric motor uses the energy that is
stored in the high‑voltage battery when
driving off and when accelerating.
When braking and rolling, kinetic energy
is converted into electrical energy by
energy recovery and stored in the
high‑voltage battery.
!
Do not hang any objects on the energy
status gauge.
This could cause the energy status gauge
to be torn from its mountings and be
damaged.
Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination
You can adjust the illumination of
R
the switches and dials in the instrument
cluster
R
the radio
R
the climate control panel
R
the charge level and energy status gauges
Five illumination levels are available.
X Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
X Switch on the parking lamps.
X To brighten or dim illumination: Press
button
:
on the instrument cluster
repeatedly until the desired setting is
reached.
The current setting is stored.
Radio
smart entry line radio
G
WARNING
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should enter
system settings with the vehicle at a
standstill and operate the system only when
road and traffic conditions permit. Always
Radio
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>> Controls.
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