A tow bar is necessary to adequately control
the towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, make sure the gear selector
lever is in neutral position N and the igni-
tion is switched on.
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WARNING
With the drive system inactive, 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. Adapt your driving
accordingly.
!
The vehicle may be towed only for dis-
tances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Otherwise, the electric drive or the
high-voltage system could be damaged.
!
Do not tow other vehicles.
Otherwise, the drive system or compo-
nents of the high-voltage system could be
damaged.
!
Do not tow the vehicle with the front
axle raised. Doing so may cause serious
damage to the brake system which is not
covered by the smart Limited Warranty.
!
Before towing the vehicle observe the
following instructions:
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment
attached to suspension parts. This may
cause damage to the supports if towing
on a bumpy road.
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Towing the vehicle should only be done
using the properly installed towing
eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow
rope, or tow rod to the vehicle chassis,
frame, or suspension parts.
!
Make sure the gear selector lever is in
neutral position N while towing the
vehicle. Doing otherwise may result in
significant drive train damage.
!
Towing the vehicle with a luggage
rack* mounted is not permissible. The
vehicle must not be towed by the luggage
rack*.
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If the 12-volt battery is disconnected
or discharged, the gear selector lever
will remain locked in park position P.
Contact an authorized electric drive
smart center for assistance or call Road-
side Assistance.
Towing eye bolt
The towing eye bolt is located in the
passenger footwell under the carpet.
X
Unscrew the carpet holder in the
passenger footwell (Y page 160).
X
Lift the carpet.
X
Take out towing eye bolt :.
Installing towing eye bolt
The towing eye bolt can be screwed into
threaded holes which are located behind
covers on the front and rear bumper.
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Towing
>> Practical hints.
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