Driving Safety Systems - SMART FORTWO 2018 Owner's Manual

Driving safety systems

Problem
! Yellow warning
lamp lights up.
Sys‐
Colour display:
tem inoperative
appears.
J Red warning
lamp lights up while
the engine is running.
A warning tone
sounds.
Brake
Colour display:
force distribution
inoperative Stop
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appears.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
ABS is malfunctioning. Other driving systems may be deactiva-
ted.
If ABS is faulty, there is also a possibility that other driving
systems may be unavailable.
Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp and display
messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster.
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WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when braking. The
steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
impaired. Additionally, further driving safety systems are
deactivated. There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked immediately at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems, including driving
safety systems, will also become inoperative. Observe the
information on the ABS warning lamp and display messages
which may be shown in the instrument cluster.
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Drive on carefully.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
EBD is malfunctioning. This means that ABS, ESP
Assist and Hill Start Assist are also unavailable.
Other driving systems may be deactivated.
G
WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock
early if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance may increase in emergency
braking situations.
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If ESP is not operational, the vehicle will not be stabilised by
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ESP .
The danger of skidding and having an accident increases.
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Pull over and stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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