Parking - SMART fortwo coupé Quick Manual

Starting the engine
X
Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to park position P.
The transmission position indicator
should be on P.
X
Do not depress the accelerator pedal.
X
Turn the key to starter switch position
2 and release it again immediately.
The engine starts automatically ("touch-
start" function).

Parking

G
Warning!
Do not turn off the engine before the
vehicle has come to a complete stop. With
the engine 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.
G
Warning!
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to the drivetrain as a result of
vehicle movement, before turning off the
engine and leaving the vehicle always:
Keep right foot on the brake pedal.
R
Pull the parking brake lever up as many
R
notches as possible.
Move the gear selector lever to park
R
position P.
Slowly release the brake pedal.
R
G
Risk of injury
When parked on an incline, always turn
R
the front wheels towards the road curb.
Turn the key to starter switch position 0
R
and remove.
Take the key with you and lock the vehicle
when leaving.
X
Properly stop and park the vehicle.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Pull up the parking brake lever as many
notches as possible.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the brake warning
lamp $ (USA only) or J (Canada
only) in the instrument cluster comes on.
X
Release the brake pedal.
Make sure that you read the detailed Operator's Manual. You
could otherwise fail to recognize dangers, which could result
in injury to yourself and/or others.
Driving and parking
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