SMART FORTWO CABRIO Operating Instructions Manual page 166

Brakes
Faults in the brake system
A brake system fault has occurred if the
brake system indicator light
does not go out after releasing the
handbrake.
comes on when the car is in motion.
comes on at the same time as the abs in
dicator light.
In all three cases
Immediately park your car away from
moving traffic.
Secure your car against rolling away if
you have to leave it.
Do not drive any further.
Call a breakdown recovery service
such as smartmove Assistance or a
qualified specialist workshop such as
a smart center.
164 Study in motion
Faults in the abs system
An abs malfunction has occurred if the
abs indicator light
does not go out again when the engine
has started or within 10 seconds of hav
ing started (case 1).
comes on when the car is in motion (abs
emergency) (case 2).
comes on together with the brake indi
cator light (abs malfunction) (case 3).
In cases 1 and 2
Take the car to a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. a smart center, without
delay.
In case 3
Immediately park your car away from
moving traffic.
Secure your car against rolling away
if you have to leave it.
Do not drive any further.
Call a breakdown recovery service
such as smartmove Assistance or a
qualified specialist workshop
such as a smart center.