Illumination - SMART fortwo cabriolet Operator's Manual

Instrument cluster
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Power gauge
G WARNING
The operating condition of the high-
voltage battery (e.g. not yet at normal
operating temperature or fully charged)
influences the braking effect of the
electric motor.
In overrun or braking mode, the motor's
braking effect may therefore be reduced or
may not be present at all.
As a result of the reduced engine braking
effect, you may cause an accident and
injure yourself or others.
Compensate for the reduced engine braking
effect by pressing the brake pedal
accordingly, as required.
! Do not hang any objects on the power
gauge.
This could cause the power gauge to be
torn from its mountings and be damaged.
Power gauge ; contains two segments:
Section right of 0
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Power gauge ; indicates the current
power that the drive system delivers to
the rear wheels. 100 % correspond to
55 kW peak power.
Section left of 0
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When you release the accelerator pedal
or when you depress the brake pedal, the
electric motor operates as a generator.
Electric current is produced and stored
in the high-voltage battery. As long as
the high-voltage battery is being
charged, the electric motor simulates an
engine brake.
When the pointer of power gauge ; is in
the "OFF" position, the vehicle is not ready
to drive, because:
the drive system has not been started
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the gear selector lever has not been
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moved to position N or P when starting
the drive system
the charging cable is connected to the
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vehicle
there is not enough power from the high-
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voltage battery
a problem occured in the high-voltage
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system
After the drive system has been started, the
pointer of power gauge ; moves to
position 0. READY appears in the
multifunction display (
vehicle is ready to drive.
Adjusting instrument cluster

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You can adjust the illumination of
the switches and dials in the instrument
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cluster
the radio
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the climate control panel
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the charge level and power gauges
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Five illumination levels are available.
Make sure the key is in starter switch
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position 1.
Switch on the parking lamps.
X
To brighten or dim illumination: Press
X
button : on the instrument cluster
repeatedly until the desired setting is
reached.
The current setting is stored.
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