The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km); Break-In Period; Fuel Filler Flap; Refueling - SMART fortwo coupé Operator's Manual

At the gas station

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The first 1000 miles (1500 km)

In the Operation section you will find
detailed information on operating,
maintaining and caring for your vehicle.
The more cautiously you treat your vehicle
during the break-in period, the more
satisfied you will be with its performance
later on.
Drive your vehicle during the first
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1 000 miles (1 500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
During this period, avoid heavy loads
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(full throttle driving) and excessive
engine speeds (no more than
maximum rpm in each gear).
Shift gears in a timely manner.
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Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down
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by shifting to a lower gear.
Avoid accelerating by kickdown.
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After 1 000 miles (1 500 km), you may
gradually increase vehicle and engine
speeds to the permissible maximum.
All of the above instructions also apply
when driving the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)
after the engine has been replaced.
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Always obey applicable speed limits.
At the gas station

Refueling

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Warning!
Gasoline is highly flammable and
poisonous. It burns violently and can cause
serious personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and skin or clothing
contact. Extinguish all smoking materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging to
your health.
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Do not put diesel fuel in vehicles with
gasoline engines. Do not mix gasoline
with diesel fuel. Even small quantities
of diesel fuel will damage the injection
system. Damage caused by adding diesel
fuel will not be covered by the smart
Limited Warranty.
If diesel fuel has mixed with gasoline,
do not start the engine. Otherwise the
catalytic converter will be irreparably
damaged.
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Contact an authorized smart center or
Roadside Assistance immediately and
have the vehicle towed.
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Damage resulting from mixing gasoline
with diesel fuel is not covered by the
smart Limited Warranty.
The fuel filler flap is located on the
passenger side towards the rear. Locking/
unlocking the vehicle with the key
automatically locks/unlocks the fuel filler
flap.
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In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, or the
opening mechanisms is clamping,
contact Roadside Assistance or an
authorized smart center.
Opening the fuel filler flap
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Inserting the fuel filler cap
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Fuel filler cap
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