eye bolt. Never attach a tow cable, tow
rope, or tow rod to the vehicle chassis,
frame, or suspension parts.
!
Make sure the ignition is switched off
while towing the vehicle. Doing other-
wise may result in
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the ESP
®
being activated. Active brak-
ing action through the ESP
®
may ser-
iously damage the brake system which
is not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
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a discharged battery.
!
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 battery is disconnected or dis-
charged, the gear selector lever will
remain locked in park position P. Con-
tact an authorized smart center for
assistance or call Roadside 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 158).
X
Lift the carpet.
X
Take out towing eye bolt :.
Installing towing eye bolt
Depending of whether you are towing a
vehicle or being towed, the towing eye bolt
can be screwed into threaded holes which
are located behind covers on the front and
rear bumper.
Front cover
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WARNING
High outside temperature, stop-and-go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades, or
driving at high engine speed may increase
the temperature in the engine compart-
ment. Therefore the area around the air
slots in the rear apron may be hot. Let the
engine cool off before touching this area
to prevent burns.
Rear covers
X
Remove respective cover : or ; using
a suitable object to reveal the threaded
hole for the towing eye bolt.
Towing
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>> Practical hints.
* optional
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