SMART fortwo cabriolet, Руководство оператора

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X Remove the jumper cables from negative terminals
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and
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first.
X Remove the jumper cables from positive terminals
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and
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You can now switch on the headlamps.
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Remount the positive terminal cover.
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Have the 12-volt battery checked at the nearest authorized electric drive smart center.
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Please keep in mind that it will take quite some time to charge the 12-volt battery.
When you switch off the drive system after driving a short distance, you may not be able
to start it again.
Charge the 12-volt battery completely as soon as possible.
Towing
About towing
This section offers information on towing
methods for breakdown situations and
emergency towing.
Recommended towing method -
Breakdown situation
smart recommends that the vehicle be
transported with all wheels off the ground
using a flatbed carrier truck or
appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment.
The vehicle must be transported with all
wheels off the ground when
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one or more red warning lamps in the
instrument cluster come on, for example
high-voltage battery warning lamp,
drive diagnostics warning lamp,
12 V battery indicator lamp
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an increased or pulsating braking effect
is noticed
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To prevent damage during transport, do
not tie down the vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts — use only wheel straps
to position and hold down the vehicle.
Improper tie down on a flatbed carrier
truck or trailer can damage suspension
parts and body panels.
Emergency towing
When circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing method, the vehicle
may be towed with all wheels on the ground
using a strap or tow bar connected to
another vehicle. Only tow the vehicle as far
as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a
safe location where the recommended
towing method can be employed.
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WARNING
If circumstances require towing the
vehicle with all wheels on the ground,
always tow with a tow bar if:
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the drive system will not run
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there is a malfunction in the brake
system
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there is a malfunction in the power
supply or in the vehicle’s electrical
system
A tow bar is necessary to adequately control
the towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, make sure the gear selector
lever is in neutral position N and the
ignition is switched on.
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WARNING
With the drive system inactive, 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
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Towing
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