Owner's manual

result in data loss in the vehicle’s
control units.
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Not disconnecting the battery and
leaving the key in starter switch posi-
tion 1 (ignition on) may result in
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the vehicle locking. The vehicle will
lock if the wheels are turning at
vehicle speeds of approximately
8 mph (14 km/h) or more.
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the ESP
®
being activated. Active
braking action through the ESP
®
may
seriously damage the brake system
which is not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
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Not moving the gear selector lever to
neutral position N may result in sig-
nificant transmission damage.
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in a discharged battery.
Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve
to switch off malfunctioning power cir-
cuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and sys-
tems secured by that fuse will stop operat-
ing.
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WARNING
Only use fuses approved by smart with the
specified amperage for the system in ques-
tion and do not attempt to repair or bridge
a blown fuse this may cause an overload
leading to a fire, and/or cause damage to
electrical components and/or systems.
Contact a smart center if you encounter any
electrical problems.
!
A blown fuse must be replaced by an
appropriate spare fuse (recognizable by
its color or the fuse rating given on the
fuse) of the amperage recommended in
the fuse chart. Any smart center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.
If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have
the cause determined and rectified at an
authorized smart center.
Before replacing fuses:
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Engage the parking brake.
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Make sure the gear selector lever is in
park position P.
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Turn off all electrical accessories.
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Turn off the engine.
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Remove the key from the starter switch.
Replacing a fuse
The fuse box is located on the driver’s side
below the dashboard.
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From the fuse chart (Y page 207), deter-
mine which fuse belongs to the malfunc-
tioning accessory or component.
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Remove the respective fuse.
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Replace the defective fuse with a new one
of the same amperage.
Fuses
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>> Practical hints.
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