SMART forfour Operating Instructions Manual page 139

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Brakes
>Note!
The brake servo will function only with
the engine switched on.
Accident risk!
Considerably more effort will be
required to apply the brakes if
the brake servo has failed,
a brake circuit has failed,
the engine is switched off, e.g. for
towing away.
The braking distance is likewise
greater.
Make sure that the engine is running
whenever the vehicle is rolling. Have
the brake system repaired by a quali
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a smart
center, if there is a fault in the brake
system.
The mechanical acoustic brake pad
display
The car is equipped with a mechanical
acoustic brake pad display. If you can
hear a continuous noise from the front
axle when braking, you should take the
car to a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a smart center.
6 24 On the move
Anti lock braking system (abs) with
electronic brake force distribution
Accident risk!
The risk of accidents increases
if you drive too fast, particularly
into corners,
on wet and slippery surfaces,
if you drive too close to the vehicle
in front.
abs and esp can reduce this risk but not
exclude it entirely. Always adapt your
driving style to the prevailing road,
traffic and weather conditions.
The anti lock braking system prevents
the wheels from locking when the brakes
are applied. This upholds the steerabil
ity of your car.
If the abs cuts in while you are braking,
you will feel a pulsating sensation of the
brake pedal.
Braking using abs
In emergency situations:
Press the footbrake down quickly and as
hard as you can.
Continue to apply the brakes even when
the pedal starts to pulsate. Increase
the braking force if possible. This way
you will achieve maximum decelera
tion.