SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual page 192

Towing
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Switch off the tow‑away protection* and
interior motion sensor* (
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To prevent damage during transport, do
not tie down the vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts — use only wheel straps
to position and hold down the vehicle.
Improper tie down on a flatbed carrier
truck or trailer can damage suspension
parts and body panels.
Emergency towing
When circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing method, the vehicle
may be towed with all wheels on the ground
using a strap or tow bar connected to
another vehicle. Only tow the vehicle as far
as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a
safe location where the recommended
towing method can be employed.
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Warning!
If circumstances require towing the
vehicle with all wheels on the ground,
always tow with a tow bar if:
the engine will not run
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there is a malfunction in the brake
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system
there is a malfunction in the power
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supply or in the vehicle's electrical
system
A tow bar is necessary to adequately control
the towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, make sure the gear selector
lever is in neutral position N and the
ignition is switched off.
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Warning!
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and
steering* systems. In this case, it is
important to keep in mind that a
considerably higher degree of effort is
necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.
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Adapt your driving accordingly.
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axle raised. Doing so may cause serious
damage to the brake system which is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
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following instructions:
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while towing the vehicle. Doing
otherwise may result in
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neutral position N while towing the
vehicle. Doing otherwise may result in
significant transmission damage.
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rack* mounted is not permissible. The
vehicle must not be towed by the luggage
rack*.
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discharged, the gear selector lever will
remain locked in park position P.
Contact an authorized smart center for
assistance or call Roadside Assistance.
Do not tow the vehicle with the front
Before towing the vehicle observe the
Do not tow with sling-type equipment
attached to suspension parts. This may
cause damage to the radiator and other
supports if towing on a bumpy road.
Towing the vehicle should only be done
using the properly installed towing
eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow
rope, or tow rod to the vehicle chassis,
frame, or suspension parts.
Make sure the ignition is switched off
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the ESP being activated. Active
braking action through the ESP
seriously damage the brake system
which is not covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
a discharged battery.
Make sure the gear selector lever is in
Towing the vehicle with a luggage
If the battery is disconnected or
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* optional