SMART FORTWO CABRIO Operating Instructions Manual page 16

Unlocking and locking
Locking and unlocking the car from
the inside
How to lock the car from the inside
Press the central locking switch (A) for
2 seconds.
> The central locking mechanism is
distinctly heard.
> The car is locked and will protect
you against any unwanted persons
entering the car when waiting,
such as at traffic lights.
> The door lock display (B) will flash
red (if ignition is OFF).
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If the vehicle will not lock using the
remote control although the battery of
the remote control has sufficient
voltage:
Open the driver door.
Switch on the ignition.
Press the central locking switch (A)
once.
> The door lock display (B) will flash
red for 5 seconds at double its nor
mal frequency.
> The car is locked if you switch the
ignition off within this period of 5
seconds.
Remove the key and exit the vehicle
with the key in your hand.
Close the driver door.
> The car is now locked.
How to unlock the car from the inside
You can unlock the doors by pulling the
door handle (C).
If the driver door is open a warning sig
nal will be sounded:
if a gear is engaged while the engine
is running and there is no pressure be
ing applied to either the footbrake or
the accelerator pedal.
if the lights are switched on and the
ignition is switched off.
Accident risk!
Do not leave children unsuper
vised in the vehicle. They could open a
door from the inside – even if it is
locked – and thereby endanger them
selves or others.