Owner's manual

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Remove the jumper cables from negative terminals = and ? first.
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Remove the jumper cables from positive terminals : and ;.
You can now switch on the headlamps.
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Remount the positive terminal cover.
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Have the battery checked at the nearest authorized smart center.
Towing
About towing
This section offers information on towing
methods for breakdown situations, emer-
gency towing, and flat towing smart vehi-
cles.
Recommended towing method - Break-
down situation
!
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.
smart recommends that the vehicle be
transported with all wheels off the ground
using a flatbed carrier truck or appropri-
ate wheel lift/dolly equipment.
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Switch off the tow‑away protection* and
interior motion sensor* (Y page 49).
Emergency towing
When circumstances do not permit the rec-
ommended 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 tow-
ing method can be employed.
G
WARNING
If circumstances require towing the vehi-
cle with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:
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the engine will not run
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there is a malfunction in the brake sys-
tem
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there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply 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 igni-
tion is switched off.
G
WARNING
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steer-
ing* 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. Adapt your driving
accordingly.
!
Do not tow the vehicle with the front
axle raised. Doing so may cause serious
damage to the brake system which is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
!
Before towing the vehicle observe the
following instructions:
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment
attached to suspension parts. This may
cause damage to the radiator and other
supports if towing on a bumpy road.
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Towing the vehicle should only be done
using the properly installed towing
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Towing
>> Practical hints.
* optional