Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters; Shifting Procedure - SMART for two coupé Operator's Manual

Make sure the drive system is active when-
ever the vehicle is rolling. Have the brake
system repaired at an authorized electric
drive smart center, if there is a fault in the
brake system.
If a brake circuit has failed (
you must depress brake pedal : further
down to achieve the same effect and the
braking distance is increased.
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The brake servo will only function with
the ignition switched on.
Switching off the drive system
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Do not turn off the drive system before the
vehicle has come to a complete stop. With
the drive system not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to
keep in mind that a considerably higher
degree of effort is necessary to brake and
steer the vehicle.
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Move the gear selector lever to park
X
position P.
The transmission position indicator
should be on P P
! Always engage the parking brake in
addition to shifting to park position P.
* optional
Release the brake pedal.
X
Turn the key to starter switch position
X
0.
Remove the key from the starter switch.
X
The electronic immobilizer is acti-
vated.
Transmission

Shifting procedure

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Gearshift pattern for transmission
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Select a gear:
Switch on the ignition.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Move the gear selector lever to the
X
desired position.
Steering wheel paddle shifters* (for
recuperation)
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The operating condition of the high-volt-
age battery (e.g. not yet at normal operat-
ing temperature or fully charged) influen-
Transmission
Park position
Reverse gear
Neutral position
Drive position
WARNING
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