Pets in the vehicle
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WARNING
If you leave animals unsupervised or unse-
cured
in
the vehicle, they may push a button
or a switch, for example.
They could:
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activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
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switch vehicle systems on or off, thus
endangering other road users
In the event of an accident, sudden braking
or abrupt changes of direction, unsecured
animals could be flung around the vehicle,
injuring the vehicle occupants. There is a
risk of an accident and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always secure animals correctly
during a journey, e.g. in an animal trans-
port box.
Driving safely
Driving safety system limitations
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Make sure
you have suitable tyres, so that
assistance systems and driving safety sys-
tems can work as effectively as possible.
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you
are inattentive, the driving safety systems
can neither reduce the risk of accident nor
override the laws of physics. Driving safety
systems are merely aids designed to assist
driving. You are responsible for the distance
to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and
for braking in good time. Always adapt your
driving style to suit the prevailing road,
weather and traffic conditions and maintain
a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
Drive carefully.
For safety reasons, smart recommends that you
only use snow chains that have been specially
approved for your vehicle by smart. Further
information can be obtained at a smart centre
or a qualified specialist workshop.
Braking with ABS (Anti-lock Braking
System)
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows
you to continue steering the vehi-
cle when braking.
When you switch on the ignition, the !
warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up. It goes out after the engine is started.
ABS works from a speed of about 6 km/h,
regardless of road-surface conditions. ABS
intervenes in the case of slippery road sur-
faces, even when you only brake gently.
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To brake while ABS intervenes: continue to
depress the brake pedal with force until
the braking situation is over.
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To make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
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WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may
be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety sys-
tems are deactivated. There is an increased
danger of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Using the forward collision warning
If a
risk of collision with the vehicle in front
is detected, the forward collision warning
alerts the driver both visually and acousti-
cally.
The forward collision warning is activated
when you start the engine.
With the help of the radar sensor system, the
forward collision warning can detect obsta-
cles that are in the path of your vehicle for an
extended period of time.
Up to a speed of approximately 70 km/h, the
forward collision warning can react to sta-
tionary obstacles, such as stationary or
parked vehicles.
Driving safely
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