Distance Warning Function - SMART Fortwo 2015 Owner's Manual

Driving safety systems
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tems are deactivated. There is an increased
danger of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
abs works from a speed of about 6 km/h,
regardless of road-surface conditions. abs
works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
Braking
X
If abs intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking
situation is over.
X
To make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
If abs intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-
tion of hazardous road conditions, and func-
tions as a reminder to take extra care while
driving.
Forward collision warning
General notes
The distance warning function can help you to
minimise the risk of a collision with a vehi-
cle ahead or reduce the effects of such an
accident. If the distance warning function
detects that there is a risk of a collision, you
will be warned visually and acoustically.
Starting the engine also switches on the dis-
tance warning function.
Important safety notes
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WARNING
The distance warning function does not
react:
to people or animals
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to oncoming vehicles
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to crossing traffic
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when cornering
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Thus, the distance warning function cannot
provide a warning in all critical situa-
tions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
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WARNING
The distance warning function cannot
always clearly identify objects and com-
plex traffic situations.
In such cases, the distance warning func-
tion may:
give an unnecessary warning
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not give a warning
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There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation; do not rely on the distance warn-
ing function alone.
Observe the "Important safety notes" section
for driving safety systems (
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
dirt on the sensors or anything else cover-
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ing the sensors
snow or heavy rain
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interference by other radar sources
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the possibility of strong radar reflec-
R
tions, for example, in multi-storey car
parks
a narrow vehicle travelling in front, e.g. a
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motorcycle
a vehicle travelling in front on a different
R
line
new vehicles or after a service on the dis-
R
tance warning system
Please observe the information in the sec-
tion on running-in the vehicle
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( page 92).
Following damage to the front end of the vehi-
cle, have the configuration and operation of
the radar sensor checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at slow speeds where there is no visible
damage to the front of the vehicle.
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page 51).