Front Compartment; Service Flap - SMART fortwo coupé Operator's Manual

Front compartment

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Check the engine oil level once more.
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Add engine oil once more if necessary.
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding
to avoid environmental damage caused by
oil entering the ground and water.
!
Excess engine oil must be siphoned or
drained off. It could cause damage to the
engine or emission control system not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
X
Screw filler cap : back on the filler
neck.
X
Close the engine compartment cover
Y
( page 119).
Front compartment

Service flap

Remove the service flap to check the
coolant level, windshield washer reservoir
level, and brake fluid level.
Insert the service flap on the front of the
vehicle so that it does not get damaged or
dirty.
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The service flap has a strap on the rear
side that ties it to the vehicle body.
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Warning!
Always turn the key to starter switch
position 0 and remove the key from the
starter switch before opening the service
flap.
If the windshield wipers should
inadvertently be switched on, you could be
seriously injured by the wiper washer
drive, which is located just below the
service flap.
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Warning!
Make sure the service flap is locked while
driving. Otherwise, the service flap could
become detached and pose a hazard to you
or others.
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Warning!
To help prevent personal injury, stay clear
of moving parts when the service flap is
open.
The radiator fan may continue to run for
approximately 30 seconds or may even
restart after the engine has been turned
off. Stay clear of fan blades.
!
Check the fill levels at regular
intervals.
!
Carefully remove ice, snow, and any
other deposits from the air intake
grilles above the service flap to ensure
air intake at all times.
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Park the vehicle on level ground.
X
Turn off the engine.
X
Engage the parking brake.
Removing
X
Fold both levers ; outward in direction
of the arrows = as far as they will go.
X
Lift the front end of service flap :.
X
Pull service flap : forward slightly and
remove it upwards as indicated by
arrow ?.