Coolant Temperature; Driving Abroad; Emission Control - SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual

Driving abroad

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malfunction of the vehicle's electronic
system, possibly resulting in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Radio transmitters, such as a mobile phone
or a citizens band unit should only be used
inside the vehicle if they are connected to
an antenna that is installed on the outside
of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation
instructions regarding use of an external
antenna.

Emission control

Certain engine systems serve to keep the
toxic components of the exhaust gases
within permissible legal limits.
These systems, of course, will function
properly only when maintained strictly
according to factory specifications.
Any adjustments to the engine should
therefore be carried out only by qualified
smart center authorized technicians.
Engine adjustments should not be altered
in any way. Moreover, the specified service
jobs must be carried out regularly
according to smart servicing
requirements. For details refer to the
Maintenance Booklet.
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Warning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can
cause unconsciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas
fumes are entering the vehicle while
driving, have the cause determined and
corrected immediately. If you must drive
under these conditions, drive only with at
least one window fully open at all times.

Coolant temperature

During severe operating conditions and
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant
temperature may rise close to
approximately 248¦ (120¥).
The engine should not be operated with the
coolant temperature over 248¦ (120¥).
Doing so may cause serious engine damage
which is not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
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Warning!
Driving when your engine is overheated
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can cause some fluids, which may have
leaked into the engine compartment, to
catch fire. You could be seriously
burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can
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cause serious burns which can occur just
by opening the front compartment cover.
Stay also away from the engine if you see
or hear steam coming from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle
and do not stand near the vehicle until the
engine has cooled down.
Driving abroad
Abroad, there is an extensive smart service
network at your disposal. If you plan to
drive into areas which are not listed in the
index of your smart center directory, you
should request pertinent information from
an authorized smart center.
Symmetrical low beams
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If you drive in countries where
vehicles drive on the other side of the
road than the country in which the
vehicle is registered, you must have the
headlamps modified for symmetrical low