SMART FORTWO CABRIO Operating Instructions Manual page 148

Driving
Automated shifting (softouch*)
In the gearshift plane, press the soft
ouch button.
> The car will perform automated
gearshifts.
> An A appears in the gear indicator.
146 Study in motion
To return to softip:
Press the gearshift lever in the direc
tion + or or press the softouch button.
>Note!
When you start the car, manual shifting
(softip) is selected.
Exception: Brabus vehicles.
Kickdown*
Vehicles with softouch* or vehicles with
cruise control*:
Use the kick down function when you want
maximum acceleration.
Depress the accelerator past the pres
sure point.
> The transmission downshifts.
Take your foot slightly off the acceler
ator once you have reached the desired
speed.
If you press the accelerator beyond the
kick down point to make a sports start,
the clutch is not engaged until the engine
has reached a higher speed.