Battery (Vehicle) - SMART 2016 fortwo Owner's Manual

To increase the tire pressure: switch on the
X
tire inflation compressor.
To reduce the tire pressure: depress pres-
X
sure release button : next to pressure
gauge ;.
If the tire pressure is correct, unscrew the
X
filler hose from the valve of the sealed
tire.
Screw the valve cap onto the valve of the
X
sealed tire.
Drive to the nearest qualified specialist
X
workshop and have the tire changed there.
Have the tire sealant bottle and the filler
X
hose replaced as soon as possible at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Have the tire sealant bottle replaced every
X
four years at a qualified specialist work-
shop.

Battery (vehicle)

Important safety notes
Special tools and expert knowledge are
required when working on the battery, e.g.
removal and installing. You should therefore
have all work involving the battery carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
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WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can lead, for example, to a short circuit and
thus damage the vehicle electronics. This
can lead to function restrictions applying
to safety-relevant systems, e.g the lighting
system, the ABS (anti-lock braking system)
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or the ESP (Electronic Stability Program).
Battery (vehicle)
The operating safety of your vehicle may be
restricted.
You could lose control of the vehicle, for
example:
when braking
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in the event of abrupt steering maneuvers
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and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
There is a risk of an accident.
In the event of a short circuit or a similar
incident, contact a qualified specialist
workshop immediately. Do not drive any
further. You should have all work involving
the battery carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Further information about ABS (
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esp ( page 51).
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WARNING
Electrostatic build-up can lead to the cre-
ation of sparks, which could ignite the
highly explosive gases of a battery. There
is a risk of an explosion.
Before handling the battery, touch the
vehicle body to remove any existing elec-
trostatic build-up.
The highly flammable gas mixture forms when
charging the battery as well as when jump-
starting.
Always make sure that neither you nor the bat-
tery is electrostatically charged. There is a
build-up of electrostatic charge, e.g.:
by wearing clothing made from synthetic
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fibers
due to friction between clothing and seats
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if you push or pull the battery across the
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carpet or other synthetic materials
if you wipe the battery with a cloth.
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WARNING
During the charging process, a battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit
occurs or sparks are created, the hydrogen
gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explo-
sion.
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