SMART fortwo cabriolet - READY Indicator

Display Function
N
Neutral
D
Drive
N (flashes)
There is a parking lock
malfunction.
X
Move the gear selector
leverslowly from
position P to position R
and back to position P.
If N remains flashing in
the multifunctiondisplay:
X
Move the gear selector
lever to position P. When
leaving the vehicle,
apply the parking brake
to secure the vehicle
from rolling away.
X
Contact an authorized
electric drive smart
center.
0
X
Move the gear selector
lever to park position P
or neutral position N.
X
Turn the key to starter
switch position 2
(Y page 55) and hold it in
position until READY
appears in the
multifunction display
(Y page 82).
READY indicator
READY appears for two seconds in the
multifunction display, if:
R
the key is turned to starter switch
position 2
R
there is no malfunction in the drive
system
The vehicle is ready to drive.
Maximum available power
G
WARNING
When the indicator for the maximum
available power is not at its maximal
range, the power output is reduced
noticeably. Adapt your speed and driving
accordingly. Otherwise, you could cause an
accident. Exercise particular care when
passing or accelerating.
The indicator for the maximum available
power of the drive system contains three
segments :. The number of dark segments
indicates power that is currently
available.
R
Three segments: maximum power is
available.
R
Two segments: Less than 66 % amount of
power is available.
R
One segment: Less than 33 % amount of
power is available.
Under normal operating conditions the
indicator for the maximum power is at the
maximum range :.
The available amount of power can vary
from the the maximum range due to:
R
very high or low outside temperatures
R
very high power demand over along time
period
R
very low charge level of the high-voltage
battery
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Control system
>> Controls.