Pulling Away - SMART FORTWO 2018 Owner's Manual

Pulling away

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Carry out regular checks to make sure
that there are no flammable foreign
materials in the engine compartment or
in the exhaust system.
G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
key, the key could be unintentionally
turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There
is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects
to the key. Remove any bulky keyrings
before inserting the key into the ignition
lock.
! Do not depress the accelerator when
starting the engine.
To insert the key into the ignition lock
u
To switch on the power supply
1
To switch on the ignition
2
To start the engine
3
Manual transmission
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X
Depress the clutch pedal fully.
X
Shift to neutral.
X
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X
Turn the key to position 3.
Automatic transmission
X
Turn the key to position 3.
X
Shift out of transmission position j.
Pulling away
Please note
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can
impede pedal travel or block a pedal
which is depressed. This jeopardises safe
operation of the vehicle. There is a risk of
an accident.
Stow all objects in the vehicle safely, so
that they cannot reach the driver's foot-
well. Make sure the floormats and carpets
are properly secured so that they cannot
slip and obstruct the pedals. Do not lay
several floormats or carpets on top of one
another.
G
WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct
usage of the pedals, e.g.:
shoes with thick soles
R
shoes with high heels
R
slippers
R
There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driv-
ing, safety-relevant functions are only
available with limitations, or not at all.
This could affect, for example, the power
steering and the brake boosting effect.
You will require considerably more effort
to steer and brake. There is a risk of an
accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driv-
ing.