Steering
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Chassis
Introduction of the smart fortwo, Model Series 451
Steering wheel
Two steering wheel variants are available for model
series 451.
Variants
• Leather two-spoke steering wheel of dia. 14.6 in
(370 mm) as standard equipment on the pure
• Three-spoke sport steering wheel with integrated
paddle shift of dia. 13.8 in (350 mm) as standard
equipment on the passion
Paddle shifts on steering wheel
In vehicles that are fitted with a three-spoke sport
steering wheel, the paddle shifts on each side of the
steering wheel can be used to shift up and down
through the gears. It is therefore possible to select a
gear on the steering wheel as well as via the gear
selector lever.
The left-hand paddle shift is used to downshift and the
right-hand paddle shift is for upshifts.
The gear which is currently engaged is displayed on
the multifunction display in the instrument cluster.
P46.10-2839-00
Two-spoke steering wheel
P46.10-2840-00
Three-spoke sport steering wheel with paddle shifts
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