Front Compartment; Service Flap - SMART For two coupé Operator's Manual

Front compartment

120
Check the engine oil level once more.
X
Add engine oil once more if necessary.
X
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding
to avoid environmental damage caused by
oil entering the ground and water.
! Excess engine oil must be siphoned or
drained off. It could cause damage to the
engine or emission control system not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
Screw filler cap : back on the filler
X
neck.
Close the engine compartment cover
X
( page 117).
Y
Front compartment

Service flap

Remove the service flap to check the cool-
ant level, windshield washer reservoir
level, and brake fluid level.
Insert the service flap on the front of the
vehicle so that it does not get damaged or
dirty.
i
The service flap has a strap on the rear
side that ties it to the vehicle body.
G WARNING
Always turn the key to starter switch posi-
tion 0 and remove the key from the starter
switch before opening the service flap.
If the windshield wipers should inadver-
tently be switched on, you could be ser-
iously injured by the wiper washer drive,
which is located just below the service
flap.
G WARNING
Make sure the service flap is locked while
driving. Otherwise, the service flap could
become detached and pose a hazard to you
or others.
G WARNING
To help prevent personal injury, stay clear
of moving parts when the service flap is
open.
The radiator fan may continue to run for
approximately 30 seconds or may even
restart after the engine has been turned
off. Stay clear of fan blades.
! Check the fill levels at regular inter-
vals.
! Carefully remove ice, snow, and any
other deposits from the air intake
grilles above the service flap to ensure
air intake at all times.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
X
Turn off the engine.
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Removing
Using a suitable object, push both open-
X
ers : towards the inside in direction of
the arrows.
Both levers ; are released from the
radiator grille.
Pull both levers ; forward in direction
X
of the arrows.