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distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed and for braking in good time. Always
adapt your driving style to suit the pre-
vailing road, weather and traffic conditions
and maintain a safe distance from the vehi-
cle in front. Drive carefully.
For safety reasons, smart recommends that
you only use snow chains that have been
specially approved for your vehicle by
smart. Further information can be obtained
at a smart Centre or a qualified specialist
workshop.
Braking with ABS (Anti-lock Braking
System)
ABS controls brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
When you switch on the ignition, the !
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up. It goes out after the engine is
started.
ABS works from a speed of about 6 km/h,
regardless of road surface conditions. ABS
intervenes in the case of slippery road sur-
faces, even if you only brake gently.
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To brake while ABS intervenes: continue
to depress the brake pedal with force
until the braking situation is over.
X
To make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
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WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock
when braking. The steerability and brak-
ing 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 qualified specialist
workshop.
Using Active Brake Assist
Useful information
With the help of the radar sensor system,
Active Brake Assist can calculate the dis-
tance of your vehicle to the vehicle in front.
If for several seconds, the distance to the
vehicle in front is insufficient for the speed
you are driving at, Active Brake Assist
alerts the driver visually.
If a risk of collision is detected, Active
Brake Assist alerts the driver both visually
and acoustically. In addition, Active Brake
Assist prepares the vehicle for a possible
emergency braking manoeuvre.
In particularly critical situations Active
Brake Assist may brake autonomously. In
this case, Active Brake Assist continues to
alert the driver both visually and acousti-
cally.
Please note
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WARNING
Active Brake Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic sit-
uations.
In these cases, Active Brake Assist may:
warn or brake for no reason
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not issue a warning
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not brake
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There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traf-
fic situation and do not rely on Active
Brake Assist alone. Be prepared to brake
or manoeuvre if necessary.
G
WARNING
Active Brake Assist does not react:
to persons, bicycles, motorcycles or
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animals
to approaching vehicles
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to cross traffic
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on bends
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Driving safely
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