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that you do not endanger other road users
when doing so.
• Carefully depress the brake pedal at the
end of the journey and when starting the
next journey.
• Maintain a much greater distance to the
vehicle in front.
New brake pads/linings
New or replaced brake pads/linings and
discs only reach their optimum braking
effect after several hundred kilometres of
driving . Compensate for the reduced brak-
ing effect by applying greater force to the
brake pedal.
When having brake pads/linings fitted,
smart recommends that for safety reasons
you only use those which are approved for
smart vehicles or are of an equivalent
quality standard. Brake pads/linings
which have not been approved for smart
vehicles or which are not of an equivalent
quality could affect your vehicle's oper-
ating safety.
Driving on wet roads
Aquaplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
aquaplaning occurring, even if:
• you are driving at low speeds
• the tyres have adequate tread depth
For this reason, in the event of heavy rain
or in conditions in which aquaplaning can
occur you must drive in the following man-
ner:
• lower your speed
• avoid tyre ruts
• avoid sudden steering movements
• brake carefully
Driving tips
Driving on flooded roads
D
Bear in mind that vehicles travelling
in front or in the opposite direction
create waves. This may cause the maxi-
mum permissible water depth to be
exceeded.
These notes must be observed under all
circumstances. You could otherwise dam-
age the engine, the electronics or the
transmission.
If
you have to drive on stretches of road on
which water has collected, please bear in
mind that:
• the water level should not exceed the
lower edge of the vehicle body in still
water
• you should drive no faster than walking
pace
Winter driving
&
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface
in an attempt to increase the engine's
braking effect, the drive wheels could lose
their grip. This increases the risk of skid-
ding and having an accident.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface.
&
DANGER
If
the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficient
ventil ation is not possible, poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide may
enter the vehicle. This is the case, for
example, if the vehicle gets stuck in snow.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
If you have to leave the engine running,
keep the exhaust pipe and the area around
the vehicle free of snow. Open a window on
the leeward side of the vehicle to ensure an
adequate supply of fresh air.
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