SMART forfour - Interior lights

For safety reasons, smart recommends that
you only use snow chains that have been
specially approved for your vehicle by
smart, or
fine-link snow chains that are of
a corresponding standard of quality. For
more information, please contact a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General notes
abs regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the
wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
The ! abs warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section for driving safety systems
(Y page 61).
When abs
is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the informa-
tion on the abs warning lamp (Y page 191)
and display messages which may be shown
in the instrument cluster (Y page 176).
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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.
abs works from a speed of about 6 km/h,
regardless of road-surface conditions. abs
works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
Braking
X
If abs intervenes: continue to depress
the brake pedal with force until the
braking situation is over.
X
To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If abs intervenes when braking, you will
feel a pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indi-
cation of hazardous road conditions, and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving.
Distance warning function
General notes
The distance warning function can help you
to minimise the risk of a collision with a
vehicle
ahead
or reduce the effects of such
an accident. If the distance warning func-
tion detects that there is a risk of a col-
lision, you will be warned visually and
acoustically.
Starting the engine also switches on the
distance warning function.
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The distance warning function does not
react:
R
to people or animals
R
to oncoming vehicles
R
to crossing traffic
R
when cornering
Thus,
the
distance warning function cannot
provide a warning in all critical situa-
tions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
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