SMART FORTWO CABRIO Operating Instructions Manual page 144

Driving
>Important!
The engine only starts when the gearshift
lever is in position N.
142 Study in motion
>Note!
If a is shown on the gear indicator,
the electronic immobiliser must first be
deactivated (see page 140).
If a is shown on the gear indicator,
the soft top on the smart fortwo cabrio
must be firmly locked into place.
>Note!
If, when starting, the electronic immobi
liser is activated or the reverse gear is
engaged, the light on the display will
flash.
Engine will not start
Check once again whether
the gearshift lever is in position N.
the footbrake has been applied.
the gear indicator is displaying an N.
the electronic immobiliser is deacti
vated.
1. If the engine does not start within a
period of 4 seconds:
Wait for a few moments.
Try to start the engine again.
2. Engine will not start:
Secure your car against rolling away
if you have to leave it.
Call a breakdown recovery service
such as smartmove Assistance or a
qualified specialist workshop
such as a smart center.