Front Compartment - SMART Fortwo cabriolet Operator's Manual

Front compartment

Service flap
Remove the service flap to check the
battery coolant level, windshield washer
reservoir level, and brake fluid level.
Insert the service flap on the front of the
vehicle so that it does not get damaged or
dirty.
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The service flap has a strap on the rear
side that ties it to the vehicle body.
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WARNING
Always turn the key to starter switch
position 0 and remove the key from the
starter switch before opening the service
flap.
If the windshield wipers should
inadvertently be switched on, you could be
seriously injured by the wiper washer
drive, which is located just below the
service flap.
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WARNING
Make sure the service flap is locked while
driving. Otherwise, the service flap could
become detached and pose a hazard to you
or others.
! Check the fill levels at regular
intervals.
! Carefully remove ice, snow, and any
other deposits from the air intake
grilles above the service flap to ensure
air intake at all times.
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Park the vehicle on level ground.
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Switch off the ignition.
X
Engage the parking brake.
Front compartment
Removing
X
Fold both levers ; outward in direction
of the arrows = as far as they will go.
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Lift the front end of service flap :.
X
Pull service flap : forward slightly and
remove it upwards as indicated by
arrow ?.
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Insert hooks A on the back of service
flap : completely into openings B.
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