Driving Safety Systems - SMART fortwo coupé Operator's Manual

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Warning!
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking or steering efficiency
beyond that afforded by the condition of the
vehicle brakes and tires or the traction
afforded. The ABS cannot prevent
accidents, including those resulting from
excessive speed in turns, following
another vehicle too closely, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The
capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle
must never be exploited in a reckless or
dangerous manner which could jeopardize
the user's safety or the safety of others.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Electronic Stability Program (ESP
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ESP is operational as soon as the engine
is running and it monitors the vehicle's
traction (force of adhesive friction
between the tires and the road surface) and
handling.
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The ESP recognizes when a wheel is
spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid.
By applying brakes to the appropriate
wheel and by limiting the engine output,
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the ESP works to stabilize the vehicle. The
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ESP is especially useful while driving off
and on wet or slippery road surfaces. The
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ESP also stabilizes the vehicle during
braking and steering maneuvers.
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The ESP warning lamp ÷ in the
instrument cluster flashes when the ESP
engaged.
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The ESP warning lamp ÷ in the
instrument cluster comes on when you
switch on the ignition. It goes out when the
engine is running.
Depending on the driving situation, the
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ESP
reduces the speed
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selectively brakes individual wheels
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equalizes the speed of the driven wheels
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stabilizes the vehicle when braking
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assists you in evasive maneuvers on all
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roads
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Warning!
If the ESP
instrument cluster flashes, proceed as
follows:
While driving off, apply as little
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throttle as possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelerator
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pedal.
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Adapt your speed and driving style to the
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prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
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cause the vehicle to skid.
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The ESP
resulting from excessive speed.
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Warning!
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The ESP
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase the traction afforded. The
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ESP cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent
accidents. The capabilities of an ESP
equipped vehicle must never be exploited
in a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user's safety or the
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safety of others.
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Because the ESP
automatically, the engine must be turned
off (ignition switched off) when the
parking brake is being tested on a brake
test dynamometer. Active braking action
through the ESP

Driving safety systems

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warning lamp ÷ in the
cannot prevent accidents
cannot prevent the natural laws of
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