SMART EQ forfour 2018 - Driver Assistance Systems

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Monochrome display:
D yellow warning
lamp lights up while
the engine is running.
Power assistance may be malfunctioning, making steering dif-
ficult.
G
WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
If you are able to steer safely:
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
If you are unable to steer safely:
X
Do not drive on.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
D Yellow warning
lamp lights up while
the engine is running.
Colour display: Steer‐
ing malfunction
See Owner's Manual
or
Electronics mal‐
function See Own‐
er's Manual appears.
Power assistance may be malfunctioning, making steering dif-
ficult.
G
WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
If you are able to steer safely:
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
If you are unable to steer safely:
X
Do not drive on.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Driver assistance systems
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The red · warning
lamp is lit.
A warning tone
sounds.
The collision warning detects obstacles on the road.
X
Pay careful attention to the road and traffic conditions and
be ready to brake.
The red · warning
lamp is lit.
The distance to the vehicle in front is too short for the current
speed.
X
Increase the distance.
The yellow ^
warning lamp lights
up while driving.
The sensors in the radiator trim are dirty.
X
Clean the sensors.
Driver assistance systems
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Z