SMART roadster Operating Instructions Manual page 141

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Brakes
Danger of injury!
Never restrict the free movement
of the pedals in any way. Never place
any loose objects in the driver's
footwell. Ensure that there is
sufficient clearance from floor mats or
carpets.
Do not leave children unsupervised in
the car. They could remove a gear that
has been engaged, or release the
handbrake.
This could allow the car to set itself in
motion and cause an accident.
If a brake circuit fails (see "Brake system
faults" 7 26),
you must press the brake pedal further
down to achieve the same effect,
the braking distance is longer.
7 24 On the move
Immediately park your car away from
moving traffic.
Secure your car against rolling away if
you have to leave it.
Do not drive any further.
Call a breakdown recovery service
such as smartmove Assistance or a
qualified specialist workshop such as a
smart center.
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
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
smart center, if there is a fault in the
brake system.
>Note!
The brake servo will function only with the
engine switched on.
Accident risk!
In the event of the car needing to
be towed, a significantly greater
amount of pedal pressure will be
required when the engine is switched
off.