SMART 2016 fortwo Operator's Manual

switched on, use the combination switch as
usual. In this case, only the indicator
lamps for the direction of travel flash.
After resetting the combination switch, the
hazard warning lamp starts flashing again.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: the
automatic transmission automatically shifts
to position P when you open the driver's or
front-passenger door or when you remove the
key from the ignition lock. In order to ensure
that the automatic transmission stays in
position N when towing the vehicle, you must
observe the following points:
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
X
Leave the SmartKey in position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake.
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(
Y page 69).
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(
Y page 170).
Transporting the vehicle
!
You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
X
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock (
Y page 87).
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and select
neutral.
X
Shift the transmission to position N.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
X
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
X
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position P.
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and engage
first or reverse gear.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni-
tion lock and remove it.
X
Secure the vehicle.
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
Tow-starting (emergency engine start-
ing)
!
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission.
i
You can find information on "Jump-start-
ing" at (
Y page 168).
Before tow-starting:
R
the battery must be connected
R
the engine must be cold
R
the exhaust system has cooled down.
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(
Y page 69).
X
Install the towing eye (Y page 171).
X
Secure the rigid towing bar or the towing
rope.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock.
X
Depress the clutch pedal fully, engage sec-
ond gear and keep the clutch pedal fully
depressed.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Tow-start the vehicle.
X
Release the clutch pedal slowly; do not
depress the accelerator pedal while doing
so.
X
When the engine is started, immediately
depress the clutch pedal fully and select
neutral.
X
Pull over at a suitable place and stop the
vehicle safely, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
with the parking brake.
X
Remove the rigid towing bar or towing
rope.
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Towing and tow-starting
>> Breakdown assistance.

SMART 2016 fortwo Specifications

General

Brand	SMART
Model	2016 fortwo
Category	Automobile
Language	English