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Bump Start Your Smart
We all know you can't push start an auto but the smart isn't actually a true auto. It's in the manual but who reads that?
Push/Bump Starting

Instructions For
  • Fortwo 600cc
  • Fortwo 700cc
  • Fortwo 800cc
  • Fortwo 999cc
  • Crossblade
  • Roadster

    Method

  • Turn ignition to position 1,

  • Hold the footbrake and release the handbrake,

  • Hold the gear lever in position '+',

  • Release footbrake,

  • Press accelerator to the floor while still stationary,

  • Start rolling or get someone to push,

  • Once the car is moving the clutch will automatically engage and the engine will start,
    then release the gear lever and accelerate as normal.

    Instructions For

  • Forfour with manual gearbox

    Method

  • Turn ignition to position 1,

  • Push in the clutch and hold it in,

  • Put the gearbox into 2nd gear,

  • Press accelerator half way down while still stationary,

  • Release all the brakes and start rolling or get someone to push,

  • Once you reach about 10mph quickly lift the clutch,

  • The engine should start and you will drive off.


    Why Did You Have To Bump Start?

    3 possible reasons spring to mind,
    The battery is dead,
    The alternator is faulty,
    the starter motor is siezed.

    How Do I know Which one It Is?

    The battery is located in the passenger footwell under the foam block, test the battery with a multimeter to determine the voltage. It should show over 12 volts.

    Start the car up and place the multimeter on the battery terminals again, if the alternator is working correctly you should be able to read a voltage of about 14.2 volts or higher.

    If the starter motor is siezed, the engine won't turn over dispite the battery being fine.
    Once the car has been push started it should drive normally and the battery light shouldn't be illuminated at any time.

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