SMART FORTWO CABRIO Operating Instructions Manual page 259

Jump start assistance
Switch off the engine of both vehicles.
Put the selector lever to N.
Switch off all electrical consumers.
Remove the battery cover.
Connect the positive terminal (A) with
the red jumper cable. Begin with your
own battery.
Connect the negative terminal of both
batteries (B) with the black jumper ca
ble. Begin with the battery of the assist
ing vehicle.
Let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run in neutral.
Deactivate the electronic immobiliser
(see page 140).
Start your car's engine.
If the engine does not start right away,
leave approx. 60 seconds between
starting attempts.
> If the engine will not start, call a
breakdown recovery service,
e.g. smartmove Assistance or a qual
ified specialist workshop, such as a
smart center.
Removing the jumper cables
Do not switch on electrical consumers
such as the blower or the rear window
heater until the engine is running.
Do not switch the lights on!
> This helps reduce the danger of any
sparking when removing the jumper
cables.
Let the engine run 2 to 3 minutes until it
runs smoothly.
Disconnect the jumper cables from the
negative terminal of both batteries (B).
Begin with your own battery.
Disconnect the jumper cables from the
positive terminal of both batteries (A).
Have the battery checked by a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a smart cen
ter.
Battery
Communications breakdown 257