Key Positions; Starting The Engine - SMART Fortwo Owner's Manual

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steering and the brake boosting effect. You
will require considerably more effort to
steer and brake. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Do not switch off the ignition while driv-
ing.
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WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake
can:
• overheat and cause a fire
• lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident.
Release the parking brake fully before
driving off.
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Do not warm up the engine when the
vehicle is stationary. Drive off immedi-
ately. Avoid high engine speeds and
driving at full throt tle until the engine
has reached its operating temperature.
Where possible, avoid spinning the
drive wheels when pulling away on slip-
pery roads . You could otherwise damage
the drive train.
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To remove the key
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Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windscreen wipers
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Ignition (power supply for all consum -
ers) and drive position
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Driving
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The steering wheel is locked when the key
is removed from the ignition lock.
Starting the engine
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If
children are left unattended in the vehi-
cle, they could:
• open doors, thus endangering other peo-
ple or road users
• exit the vehicle and be caught by oncom-
ing traffic
• operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped
Children could also set the vehicle in
motion by, for example:
• releasing the parking brake
• shifting the manual transmission into
neutral
• starting the engine
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with
you
and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children and animals unattended in
the vehicle. Keep the key out of the reach of
children.
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WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
Inhaling these exhaust gases leads to poi-
soning. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Therefore never leave the engine running
in enclosed spaces without sufficient ven-
tilation.
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WARNING
Flammable materials introduced through
environmental influence or by animals can
ignite if in contact with the exhaust system
or parts of the engine that heat up. There is
a risk of fire.
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