SMART FORTWO CABRIO Operating Instructions Manual page 152

Driving in winter
A qualified specialist workshop such as a
smart center will check
the condition of your winter tyres,
the condition of the engine oil,
the concentration of anti corrosion
agent and antifreeze in the coolant,
the mixture ratio in the washer system,
the state of charge of your battery.
Electronic systems (such as esp) are not
able to overcome the laws of physics.
150 Study in motion
Adapt your driving style and speed to the
winter road conditions and exercise cau
tion when accelerating and braking.
Please pay particular attention to the
following notes concerning winter
driving:
Use only wheels and tyres approved by
smart gmbh.
Change over to winter tyres at an early
date, preferably in the autumn.
Drive at low engine speeds.
Avoid extreme load reversals.
Upshift in good time (low speed driv
ing) and take your foot off the acceler
ator pedal when shifting gears.
Avoid sudden, jerky movements of the
steering wheel.
Brake your car in good time before en
tering a bend.