Driving Safety Systems - SMART Fortwo cabriolet Operator's Manual

Emergency brake maneuver
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Keep continuous full pressure on the
brake pedal.
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WARNING
When the ABS is malfunctioning, the
hydraulic brake assistant and the ESP
also switched off.
When the ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels
may lock during hard braking, reducing
steering capability and extending the
braking distance.
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WARNING
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking or steering efficiency
beyond that afforded by the condition of the
vehicle brakes and tires or the traction
afforded. The ABS cannot prevent
accidents, including those resulting from
excessive speed in turns, following
another vehicle too closely, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The
capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle
must never be exploited in a reckless or
dangerous manner which could jeopardize
the user's safety or the safety of others.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Electronic Stability Program (ESP
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ESP is operational as soon as the drive
system is switched on and it monitors the
vehicle's traction (force of adhesive
friction between the tires and the road
surface) and handling.
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The ESP recognizes when a wheel is
spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid.
By applying brakes to the appropriate
wheel and by limiting the power output, the
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ESP works to stabilize the vehicle. The
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ESP is especially useful while driving off
and on wet or slippery road surfaces. The
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ESP also stabilizes the vehicle during
braking and steering maneuvers.
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The ESP
instrument cluster flashes when the ESP
engaged.
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The ESP
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instrument cluster comes on when you
switch on the ignition. It goes out when the
drive system is active.
Depending on the driving situation, the
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ESP
reduces the speed
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selectively brakes individual wheels
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equalizes the speed of the driven wheels
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stabilizes the vehicle when braking
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assists you in evasive maneuvers on all
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roads
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WARNING
If the ESP
instrument cluster flashes, proceed as
follows:
While driving off, apply as little
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throttle as possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelerator
R
pedal.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
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prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
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The ESP
resulting from excessive speed.
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WARNING
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The ESP
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase the traction afforded. The
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ESP cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent
accidents. The capabilities of an ESP
equipped vehicle must never be exploited
in a reckless or dangerous manner which

Driving safety systems

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