Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster; Warning Lamp - SMART Fortwo 2015 Owner's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

Safety systems
Problem
6
The red restraint sys-
tem warning lamp is lit
while the engine is
running.
J ÷ !
The red brake system
warning lamp, the yel-
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low esp

warning lamp

and the yellow ABS
warning lamp light up
while the engine is
running.
J
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the vehicle is
moving. A warning tone
also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The restraint system is faulty.
G
WARNING
The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
This poses an increased risk of injury.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Have the restraint system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
For further information about the restraint system, see
Y
( page 33).
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and esp
Program) are malfunctioning. This means that crosswind assist
and hill start assist, for example, are also unavailable.
Further driving systems could be switched off automatically.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
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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 safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driv-
ing under any circumstances.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
You are driving with the parking brake applied.
X
Release the parking brake.
The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases.
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(Electronic Stability
®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
Y
page 107).
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