SMART fortwo coupe Owner's Manual page 186

Engine, brakes, transmission
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Problem
J Red warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running.
Warning tone sounds.
Colour display:
system malfunction
Stop
appears.
J Yellow warning
lamp lights up.
Colour display:
function Visit work‐
shop
appears.
Monochrome display:
i or j flash alter-
nately in the middle of
the display.
Colour display:
start engine: shift
to P or N
appears.
Monochrome display:
j or h/k, i flash
alternately.
Warning tone sounds.
Colour display:
of vehicle rolling
away Transmission
not in P
appears.
Warning tone sounds.
¯ or ° warning
lamp flashes for a few
seconds after starting
the engine.
Colour display:
service due in ... km
Service due ...
or
days ago
appears.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Serious malfunction in the brake system.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Brake
Malfunction in the vacuum supply of the brake system.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Mal‐
An attempt was made to start the engine with the transmission in
position h or k.
X
Select j or i to start.
To
The driver's door is open and the selector lever is in position k,
i or h.
G
WARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
Risk
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Select position j.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Close the driver's door completely.
A service due date is approaching or has already passed:
¯ indicates a minor service.
R
° indicates a full service.
R
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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