jumper cable from the positive ter-
minal of the rescue vehicle.
Vehicle transporting
Vehicle transportation methods
WARNING Risk of accident due to
transporting vehicle incorrectly
Avoid the following when transporting
the vehicle:
● Tyres being rotated when transport-
ing the vehicle.
● Fastening device contacting the ve-
hicle electrical wiring or fluid lines
when tying down the wheels.
● Moving the vehicle when the fasten-
ing device is not released.
► Fasten, transport and move the ve-
hicle in the correct way.
smart is not responsible for the vehicle
damage caused by incorrect operation
during transportation.
NOTE
Never transport the vehicle in the way
not specified by smart. Observe the fol-
lowing instructions, damage caused by
inappropriate vehicle transportation is
not covered by smart warranty.
When the wheels rotate, the front and rear
E-motors of the vehicle can generate elec-
tric energy. It is recommended to trans-
port the vehicle with flatbed trailers or
similar transport vehicles. As shown in the
figure above, make sure that the tyres
cannot move during transportation.
Flatbed trailers transport vehicles are ap-
proved vehicle transportation methods.
smart is not responsible and will not
reimburse the cost of any service
not dispatched through smart
Roadside Assistance.
During the transfer of the vehicle
onto the flatbed trailer by means of
a winch or moving out of the parking
space for aligning with the flatbed
trailer, the tyres are allowed to ro-
tate slowly within 10 meters only
after the towing mode is enabled.
If the towing mode cannot be acti-
vated or the centre display cannot
be accessed, the vehicle can be
loaded to the approved transporter
using tow brackets/small wheels/as-
sist wheels. Be sure to check the
manufacturer's specifications and
recommended load capacity before
using tow brackets/small wheels/as-
sist wheels.
Towing mode
Activating the towing mode
1. Make sure the keyfob is in the vehicle.
2. Open and close the driver's door once.
3. Press and hold the hazard warning light
switch for over 7 seconds until the
warning lamps on the driver information
display self-diagnoses.
4. Shift to neutral
and release the elec-
tric parking brake.
5. In case of warning messages, press the
button on the right of the steering
wheel to clear the warning messages on
the driver information display.
The electric parking brake does not
automatically engage under the
towing mode. Be aware of risk of ve-
hicle rolling away.
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