SMART FORTWO CABRIO Operating Instructions Manual page 163

Footbrake
Danger of injury!
The movement of the pedals must
not be impaired in any way. Do not keep
any objects in the driver footwell.
Make sure that there is sufficient
clearance around the pedals when floor
mats or carpets are used.
Always activate the handbrake when
parking.
Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle. They could move the gear
lever and the vehicle could roll away on
uphill or downhill gradients.
The footbrake has two brake circuits that
are independent of each other. A brake
servo is used during braking (when the
engine is running) to increase pedal
force.
Brakes
Accident risk!
Considerably more effort will be
required to apply the brakes if
the brake servo has failed,
a brake circuit has failed,
the engine is switched off, e.g. for
towing away.
The braking distance is likewise
greater.
Make sure that the engine is running
whenever the vehicle is rolling. Have
the brake system repaired by a quali
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a smart
center, if there is a fault in the brake
system.
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