Manually Releasing The Selector Lever Lock - SMART EQ forfour Owner's Manual

Manually releasing the selector lever lock

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i
Before the vehicle is towed, switch off the
automatic locking feature. The driver
could otherwise be locked out when push-
ing or having the vehicle towed.
i Vehicles with the basic carrier fitted:
Do not tow the vehicle with the basic car-
rier fitted.
Do not secure the tow rope or tow bar to the
basic carrier.
Observe the notes on the selector lever when
towing the vehicle.
Fitting the towing eye
The towing eye can be attached to the front or
rear of the vehicle.
X
Remove the towing eye from the vehicle
tool tray.
X
Carefully prise off cover : on the vehicle.
X
Screw in the towing eye to the stop.
Towing the vehicle with both axles on
the ground
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion i.
The selector lever lock can be manually
released in the event of an electrical mal-
function.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake.
X
Switch on the hazard warning lights.
Transporting the vehicle
! Only secure the vehicle by the wheels or
rims, not by parts of the vehicle such as the
axle or steering components. Otherwise
the vehicle could be damaged.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock. Shift the transmission to position i.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Shift the transmission to position j.
X
Remove the key.
X
Lash down the vehicle.
Removing the towing eye
X
Loosen the towing eye and unscrew it.
X
Attach the cover to the recess at the top
and engage it at the bottom.
X
Stow the towing eye in the vehicle tool
tray.
Manually releasing the selector lever
lock
In cases of an electrical fault the selector
lever lock can be manually deactivated, e.g.
if the parking lock has been deactivated for
towing and should subsequently be re-
applied.