SMART FORTWO CABRIO Operating Instructions Manual page 143

Starting the engine
Danger of poisoning!
Never leave the engine running
in enclosed spaces. The exhaust emis
sions contain poisonous carbon monox
ide. Inhaling exhaust emissions is
hazardous to your health and can cause
loss of consciousness and even death.
Accident risk!
There is no servo assistance for
the steering or brakes when the engine
is not running.
Considerably more effort will be need
ed to steer and apply the brakes.
Starting the engine (petrol engine)
Fasten your seat belt.
Apply the footbrake.
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
Turn the key to 1.
Move the gearshift lever to position N.
> An N appears in the gear indicator.
Briefly turn the key to the right.
> The engine starts automatically
(one touch starting).
Driving
Starting the engine (diesel engine)
Fasten your seat belt.
Apply the footbrake.
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
Turn the key to 1.
Move the gearshift lever to position N.
> An N appears in the gear indicator.
> The preheat indicator light in the
instrument cluster comes on.
When the preglow indicator light goes
out, you can start the engine.
Briefly turn the key to the right.
> The engine starts automatically
(one touch starting).
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