Engine, Brakes, Transmission - SMART fortwo coupe Owner's Manual

Engine, brakes, transmission

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Problem
× Indicator lamp on
the overhead control
panel lights up.
× Indicator lamp on
the overhead control
panel does not light up
if the front-passenger
front airbag has been
activated manually.
Engine, brakes, transmission
Problem
Engine will not start
using the key.
þ Red warning lamp
lights up.
Warning tone sounds.
Without starting
motor again, visit
workshop
appears.
þ Red warning lamp
lights up.
Stop Switch off
motor
appears.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Front-passenger front airbag has not been deactivated and is
malfunctioning.
X
Do not use a rearward-facing child restraint system on front-
passenger seat.
X
Do not allow passengers to travel on the front-passenger seat.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The front-passenger front airbag is enabled (
bag system is operating correctly.
X
Do not use a rearward-facing child restraint system on front-
passenger seat.
Malfunction in the airbag system.
X
Do not allow passengers to travel on the front-passenger seat.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Steering lock is manually locked.
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock and then reinsert it into
the ignition lock.
X
Turn the key.
X
Turn the steering wheel left and right.
Serious malfunction in the high-voltage electrical system.
The engine can no longer be started.
X
Do not restart the engine.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
High-voltage electrical system, engine or high-voltage battery is
malfunctioning.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Do not drive on.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not tow away the vehicle on its own wheels.
Y
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