Driving Safety Systems - SMART fortwo coupé Owner's Manual

Driving safety systems

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Driving safety systems
Problem
! Yellow warning
lamp lights up.
ò (USA only)
or ! (Canada only)
Yellow warning lamp
lights up.
Colour display:
inoperative
appears.
J Red warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running.
Warning tone sounds.
Colour display:
force distribution
inoperative. Stop
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appears.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
ABS is malfunctioning. Other driving systems may be deactiva-
ted.
If ABS is faulty, there is also a possibility that other driving sys-
tems may be unavailable.
Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp and display
messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster .
System
G
WARNING
If ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels may lock when you brake.
This will greatly impair the driver's ability to steer and brake.
In addition, further driving safety systems are deactivated. The
danger of skidding and having an accident increases.
Drive on carefully. Have the ABS checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop immediately.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
EBD is malfunctioning. This means that ABS, ESP
Assist and Hill start assist are also unavailable.
Other driving systems may be deactivated.
G
WARNING
Brake
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock early if
you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance may increase in emergency brak-
ing situations.
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If ESP is not operational, ESP
The danger of skidding and having an accident increases.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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, Crosswind
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is unable to stabilise the vehicle.