SMART forfour - Brakes

Problems with the transmission
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The transmission has
problems shifting
gear.
The transmission is losing oil.
X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
The acceleration
ability is
deteriorat-
ing.
The transmission no
longer shifts into all
of the gears.
Reverse gear can no
longer be engaged.
The transmission is in emergency mode.
X
Stop.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X
Shift the transmission to position D.
X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Manually releasing the selector lever
lock
You can
manually release the selector level
lock in the event of an electrical malfunc-
tion. This is the case, for example, when
you want to release the parking brake while
towing away the vehicle and then apply it
again.
!
Do not use any sharp-edged objects to
prise out the cover from the centre con-
sole. Otherwise, the cover or the centre
console could be damaged.
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Prise out cover :
at lower edge ;
with
a flat, blunt object (e.g. a screwdriver
wrapped in cloth).
X
Pull cover : in the direction of the
arrow.
X
Pull yellow release = behind
the trim up
and simultaneously press release but-
ton ? on the selector lever.
X
Shift the selector lever to N or P.
Automatic transmission
135
>> Driving and parking.
Z