SMART 2016 fortwo Owner's Manual page 167

Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted
or no longer available if:
the engine is not running
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the brake system or the power steering is
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malfunctioning
there is a malfunction in the power sup-
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ply or the vehicle's electrical system
When your vehicle is towed away or towed
started, you may require considerably more
effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of
an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before being
towed away or tow started, make sure the
steering moves freely.
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WARNING
You can no longer steer the vehicle if the
steering wheel lock has been engaged.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when towing
the vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar.
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WARNING
When towing or tow-starting another vehi-
cle and its weight is greater than the per-
missible gross weight of your vehicle, the:
the towing eye could detach itself
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the vehicle/trailer combination could
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rollover.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehi-
cle, its weight should not be greater than
the permissible gross weight of your vehi-
cle.
Information on your vehicle's gross vehicle
weight rating can be found on the vehicle
identification plate ( page 198).
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Do not use the towing eyes for recovery
purposes as this could damage the vehicle.
Towing and tow-starting
If in doubt, recover the vehicle with a
crane.
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Drive slowly and smoothly when towing.
Excessive tractive power could otherwise
damage the vehicles.
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
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The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: when
towing a vehicle, the transmission must be in
position N.
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Deactivate the automatic locking feature
( page 57). You could otherwise be locked
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out when pushing or towing the vehicle.
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Vehicles with the basic carrier fitted:
Do not tow away the vehicle with the basic
carrier fitted.
Do not secure the tow cable or tow bar to the
basic carrier.
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