Characteristics - SMART 2016 fortwo Owner's Manual

Brake immediately in order to increase the
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distance from the vehicle in front.
or
Take evasive action, provided it is safe to
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do so.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving condi-
tions may also cause the system to display a
warning.
With the help of the radar sensor system, the
distance warning function can detect obsta-
cles that are in the path of your vehicle for an
extended period of time.
Up to a speed of around 45 mph (70 km/h), the
distance warning function can also react to
stationary obstacles, such as stopped or
parked vehicles.
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 49).
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esp monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tires and
the road surface.
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If esp detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified
to keep the vehicle on the desired course
within physical limits. esp
driver when pulling away on wet or slippery
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roads. esp can also stabilize the vehicle
during braking.
ETS (Electronic Traction System)
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 49).
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ETS traction control is part of esp
ETS brakes the drive wheels individually if
they spin. This enables you to pull away and
accelerate on slippery surfaces, for example
if the road surface is slippery on one side. In
addition, more drive torque is transferred to
the wheel with traction.
Important safety notes
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If ESP
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, fur-
ther driving safety systems are deactiva-
ted. This increases the risk of skidding and
an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
qualified specialist workshop.
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If you test the parking brake using a brake
dynamometer, switch the ignition off.
Application of the brakes by ESP
erwise destroy the brake system.
When towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised, observe the notes on esp
( page 166).
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If the ÷ esp
manently, esp
unavailable due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 130) and display messages which may
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be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 117).
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Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will esp
properly.
Characteristics of ESP
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assists the
If the ÷ esp
the journey begins, esp
active.
If esp
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If esp
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
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Adapt your driving style to suit the pre-
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vailing road and weather conditions.
Driving safety systems
WARNING
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is malfunctioning, ESP
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warning lamp lights up per-
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or hill start assist are
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warning lamp goes out before
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is automatically
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intervenes, the ÷ esp
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intervenes:
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is unable to
checked at a
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may oth-
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function
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warning
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