SMART forfour - Display Message

Vehicle
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
b
Brake lamps inoper‐
ative
The brake lights are not functioning. The actuation or the
bulbs/LEDs are faulty.
G
WARNING
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety. The
brake lamps
are not functioning and are no longer working when
braking.
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.
X
Secure the vehicle from rolling away (Y page 138).
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Switch off lights
The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.
X
Turn the light switch to à or $.
\
(Example of all doors
and tailgate open)
A door or the tailgate is open. A warning tone also sounds.
The display shows the open doors/tailgate.
X
Pull over, paying attention to road and traffic conditions,
and stop the vehicle, then close the doors and tailgate.
D
Steering malfunc‐
tion See Owner's
Manual
The power steering assistance is faulty.
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.
X
If you are able to steer safely: carefully
drive on to a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
X
If you are unable to steer safely: do
not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
D
Electronics mal‐
function See Own‐
er's Manual
The power steering assistance may be malfunctioning. You may
need to use more force to steer.
X
Drive on carefully to a qualified specialist workshop and
have the steering checked immediately.
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Malfunction See
Owner's Manual
The automatic Start/Stop function is malfunctioning and will
be switched off.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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