SMART Fortwo coupe Operator's Manual page 57

Press button # on the key twice.
X
Press and hold button $ on the key for
X
approximately two seconds.
or
Pull the release handle in handle
X
recess : of the lower tailgate.
The upper tailgate is unlocked.
Swivel the upper tailgate upwards to
X
open.
Observe the information on loading the
vehicle ( page 112).
Y
For information on vehicle weights, see
"Vehicle specification" (
Opening the lower tailgate on the
coupé
G WARNING
High outside temperature, stop-and-go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades, or
driving at high engine speed may increase
the temperature in the engine
compartment. Therefore the area around the
air slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let
the engine cool off before touching this
area to prevent burns.
Open the upper tailgate (
X
Pull either of the release levers :
X
backwards.
The lower tailgate is unlocked.
Swivel the lower tailgate downwards to
X
open.
The lower tailgate is held in the
horizontal position by means of the two
retaining straps.
! When folded down, the lower tailgate
can bear loads up to maximum of 220 lbs
(100 kg).
Observe the information on loading the
vehicle (
page 215).
Y
For information on vehicle weights, see
"Vehicle specification" (
Closing the tailgate(s) on the coupé
G
To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
cargo compartment opening when closing
the tailgate(s). Be especially careful when
small children are around.
page 54).
Y
Swivel the lower tailgate upwards to
X
close. Allow the two release levers to
engage audibly.
Swivel the upper tailgate downwards to
X
close.
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
Opening and closing
page 112).
Y
page 215).
Y
WARNING
WARNING
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Z