SMART For two coupé Operator's Manual page 200

Battery
198
! Never loosen or detach battery terminal
clamps while the engine is running or the
key is in the starter switch. Otherwise
the alternator and other electronic com-
ponents could be severely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly at an
authorized smart center.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for main-
tenance intervals or contact an author-
ized smart center for further informa-
tion.
! Never invert the terminal connections!
Disconnecting, removing, charging,
reinstalling and reconnecting the bat-
tery
Disconnecting the battery
i
If the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged
the key will not turn in the starter
R
switch
the automatic transmission will
R
remain in park position P
For more information see "Jump start-
ing" ( page 199).
Y
Engage the parking brake.
X
Move the gear selector lever to park
X
position P.
Turn off all electrical accessories.
X
Turn off the engine.
X
Open the passenger door.
X
Move the passenger seat to the rear as far
X
as possible.
Unscrew the carpet holder in the
X
passenger footwell (
Lift the carpet.
X
page 158).
Y
Unscrew fastening screw ; counter-
X
clockwise.
Pull footrest : sideways out of the vehi-
X
cle.
Read and observe safety instructions and
X
precautions ( page 196).
Y
! Always disconnect the battery in the
order described below. Otherwise the
vehicle's electronics can be damaged.
Disconnect the battery negative lead
X
from negative terminal =.
Make sure the negative lead does not
come into contact with the positive lead.
Remove cover ? from the positive ter-
X
minal.
Disconnect the battery positive lead.
X
Removing the battery
Unscrew battery mount A.
X
Remove the battery support and bracket.
X
Pull out the ventilation hose from the
X
battery (depending on battery arrange-