Electronic Stability Program - SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual

Emergency brake maneuver
> Keep continuous full pressure on the brake
pedal.
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Warning!
When the ABS is malfunctioning, the
hydraulic brake assistant and the ESP
are also switched off.
When the ABS is malfunctioning, the
wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability and extend
ing the braking distance.
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Warning!
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws
of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor
can it increase braking or steering effi
ciency beyond that afforded by the con
dition of the vehicle brakes and tires or
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the traction afforded. The ABS cannot
prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns,
following another vehicle too closely, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The
capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle
must never be exploited in a reckless or
dangerous manner which could jeopar
dize the user's safety or the safety of
others.
Driving safety systems

Electronic Stability Program

(ESP)
Your vehicle is equipped with the Electronic
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Stability Program (ESP ). The ESP is opera
tional as soon as the engine is running and it
monitors the vehicle's traction (force of ad
hesive friction between the tires and the road
surface) and handling.
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The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spinning
or if the vehicle starts to skid.
By applying brakes to the appropriate wheel
and by limiting the engine output, the ESP
works to stabilize the vehicle.
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The ESP is especially useful while driving off
and on wet or slippery road surfaces.
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The ESP also stabilizes the vehicle during
braking and steering maneuvers.
® warning lamp v in the instrument
The ESP
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cluster flashes when the ESP is engaged.
>> Safety.
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