Parking; Reversing The Vehicle - SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual

Driving and parking

Reversing the vehicle

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Shift the transmission into reverse gear R
only when the vehicle is stopped in order to
avoid damaging the transmission.
You can drive in reverse gear at a speed of up
to 9 mph (15 km/h).
> Depress the brake pedal.
> Press the release button ( page 122) to
disengage the gear selector lever lock.
124
>> Controls.
> Move the gear selector lever to reverse
gear R.

appears in the transmission position
indicator.
> Release the brake pedal.
> Carefully depress the accelerator.

Parking

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Warning!
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay
or leaves can come into contact with the
hot exhaust system, as these materials
could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to the drivetrain as a result of
vehicle movement, before turning off the
engine and leaving the vehicle always:
• Keep right foot on the brake pedal.
• Pull the parking brake lever up as many
notches as possible.
• Move the gear selector lever to park
position P.
• Slowly release the brake pedal.
• When parked on an incline, always turn
the front wheels towards the road curb.
• Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 0 and remove.
Take the key with you and lock the vehicle
when leaving.
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Warning!
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake servo and
the steering system. In this case, it is
important to keep in mind that a consid
erably higher degree of effort is neces
sary to brake and steer the vehicle.