SMART FORTWO CABRIO Operating Instructions Manual page 160

Speed limiter*
Setting the speed limit
Turn the ring switch towards
to set the speed limit.
> The speed changes in increments of
5 km/h.
158 Study in motion
Driving with a speed limiter
You can accelerate your vehicle up to the
set speed limit.
The engine is governed as soon as it
reaches the upper limit.
Exceeding the specified limit speed
The specified speed limit may be ex
ceeded if
the car is accelerated while travelling
downhill,
you reduce the set speed limit using
the ring switch, when your actual speed
or
is higher than the new speed.
If the specified speed limit is exceeded
by at least 10 km/h,
a warning signal sounds,
the speed limiter display starts to
flash.
These warning signals cease once the set
speed limit has been reached.
Temporarily switching off the speed
limiter
In certain situations it may be necessary
to temporarily switch off the speed lim
iter.
Press the control lever once.
> The speed limiter function is
switched off.
> Only "LIM" appears in the display.