Driving Safety Systems; Important Safety Notes - SMART FORTWO Owner's Manual

Switching off the alarm
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To switch off the alarm: press the %
button on the key.
The alarm is switched off.
or
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Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it,
for example.

Driving safety systems

Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information
about the following driving safety systems:
abs (Anti-lock Braking System)
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( page 59)
Distance warning function (
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esp (Electronic Stability Program)
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( page 61)
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
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tion) ( page 62)

Important safety notes

If you fail to adapt your driving style or if
you are inattentive, the driving safety sys-
tems can neither reduce the risk of acci-
dent nor override the laws of physics. Driv-
ing safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle
in front, for vehicle speed and for braking
in good time. Always adapt your driving
style to suit the prevailing road, weather
and traffic conditions and maintain a safe
distance from the vehicle in front. Drive
carefully.
The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tyres and
the road surface. Please pay special atten-
tion to the notes on tyres, recommended
minimum tyre tread depths, etc.
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( page 240).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tyres (M+S tyres) and, if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the driv-
ing safety systems described in this sec-
tion work as effectively as possible.
For safety reasons, smart recommends that
you only use snow chains that have been
specially approved for your vehicle by
smart, or fine-link snow chains that are of
a corresponding standard of quality. For
more information, please contact a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General notes
abs regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
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page 60)
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
The ! abs warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section for driving safety systems
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When abs is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the informa-
tion on the abs warning lamp (
and display messages which may be shown
in the instrument cluster (
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If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety sys-
tems are deactivated. There is an increased
danger of skidding and accidents.
Driving safety systems
page 59).
WARNING
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page 185)
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page 170).
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