Manual Transmission - SMART Fortwo 2015 Owner's Manual

Manual transmission

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Problem
The coolant tempera-
ture exceeds 110 †. The
red coolant tempera-
ture warning lamp
comes on while the
engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds.
Vehicles with a colour
Stop
display: the
Switch off engine
message appears.
Manual transmission
Gear lever
!
Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is
depressed.
!
If you shift to 5th gear, you must ensure
that the gear lever is firmly pushed to the
right. Otherwise, you could shift uninten-
tionally into 3rd gear and damage the
transmission.
If you shift down at too high a speed (trans-
mission braking), this can cause the engine
to overrev, leading to engine damage.
Do not use the clutch bite point to keep the
vehicle stationary on uphill gradients.
There is otherwise a risk of damaging the
clutch.
!
On long and steep downhill gradients,
especially if the vehicle is laden, you must
shift into gear 1, 2 or 3 in good time. By
doing so, you will make use of the braking
effect of the engine. This relieves the load
on the brake system and prevents the brakes
from overheating and wearing too quickly.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
X
Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
X
Check the coolant level (
as you do so and top up the coolant if necessary.
If the coolant level is correct, the engine radiator fan may be
faulty. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being
cooled sufficiently.
X
If the coolant temperature is below 110 †, you can continue
driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X
Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain and stop-start traffic.
Y
page 175). Observe the warning notes
1 - 5 Forward gears
Reverse gear
k
Shifting to neutral
X
Depress the clutch pedal fully.
X
Move the gearshift lever to position :.