Jump-Starting - SMART Fortwo 2015 Owner's Manual

Jump-starting

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nor charge the battery. The service life of a
battery that has been thawed may be reduced.
The starting characteristics may be
impaired, especially at low temperatures.
Have the thawed battery checked at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Only charge the fitted battery with a battery
charger which has been tested and approved
Jump-starting
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WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not breathe in any battery gases. Do not lean
over the battery. Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. Immediately rinse off
battery acid thoroughly with plenty of clean water and seek medical attention at once.
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WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive gases can escape from the battery. There is a
risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, naked flames, creating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is suffi-
cient ventilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery.
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WARNING
During the charging process, a battery produces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or
sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
Make sure that the positive terminal of a connected battery does not come into contact with
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vehicle parts.
Never place metal objects or tools on a battery.
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It is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when con-
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necting and disconnecting a battery.
When jump-starting, make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are con-
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nected.
It is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and dis-
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connecting the jump leads.
Never connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running.
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WARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures below freezing point. When jump-starting
the vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an
explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump-starting.
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Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the catalytic converter could be
damaged by the non-combusted fuel.
by smart. A battery charger specially adapted
for smart vehicles, and tested and approved
by smart, is available as an accessory. It per-
mits the charging of the battery in its instal-
led position. Contact a smart centre for fur-
ther information and availability. Read the
battery charger's operating instructions
before charging the battery.