Driving On Wet Roads; Winter Driving - SMART FORTWO 2018 Owner's Manual

Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.
Do not simultaneously depress both the
brake pedal and the accelerator pedal
while driving.
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WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road sur-
face in an attempt to increase the
engine's braking effect, the drive wheels
could lose their grip. This increases the
risk of skidding and having an accident.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface.
Braking on steep downhill gradients
The engine's braking effect reduces the
load on the brake system.
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On long and steep downhill gradients,
downshift to a lower gear in good time
Braking on wet road surfaces
There may be a delayed brake response
when driving on wet roads, after driving
through a car wash or after driving through
deep water.
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Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle
in front.
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Brake more firmly.
Braking on salt-treated roads
When driving on salt-treated roads, a layer
of salt may form on the brake discs and
pads. This increases the vehicle's braking
distance.
X
In order to prevent any salt build-up,
apply the brakes occasionally while pay-
ing attention to the traffic conditions.
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Brake carefully at the end of the journey
and when starting the next journey.
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Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle
in front.

Driving on wet roads

Aquaplaning
Depending on driving style and tyre tread
depths, aquaplaning can occur on the road.
Adapt your driving style as follows:
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Reduce the speed.
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Brake carefully.
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Avoid sudden steering movements.
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Avoid tyre ruts.
Fording
!
Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in
front or in the opposite direction create
waves. This may cause the maximum per-
missible 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.
Observe the following when driving
through standing water:
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Do not drive through water that is higher
than the lower edge of the vehicle body.
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Drive at walking pace.

Winter driving

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WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road sur-
face in an attempt to increase the
engine's braking effect, the drive wheels
could lose their grip. This increases the
risk of skidding and having an accident.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface.
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DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or suffi-
cient ventilation is not possible, poison-
ous exhaust gases such as carbon monox-
ide may enter the vehicle. This is the
case, for example, if the vehicle gets
Winter driving
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