SMART forfour - Refuelling

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Brake force distri‐
bution inoperative
Stop See Owner's
Manual
In addition, the J warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up and a warning tone sounds.
EBD is malfunctioning. This means that ABS, ESP
®
, Crosswind
Assist
and
hill start assist, for example, are also unavailable.
Further driving systems could be switched off automatically.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could
therefore lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability
and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking sit-
uation can increase.
If ESP
®
is not operational, ESP
®
is unable to stabilise the
vehicle.
The danger of skidding and having an accident increases.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible,
paying attention
to road and traffic conditions. Do not con-
tinue driving under any circumstances.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 138).
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
J
Check brake fluid
level
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
G
WARNING
The braking efficiency may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not con-
tinue driving under any circumstances.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 138).
X
Do not top up the brake fluid. This does not correct the mal-
function.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages (on-board computer with colour display)
175
>> On-board computer and displays.
Z