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How do you start the engine of the semi-automatic Smart car?

Model: Smart Smart 450 - Years 1998-2007
Part: Engine

In response to the question at hand, we focus on the Smart model 450, the same one shown in the video available here. The engine start-up is linked to a specific safety procedure, known to those who own cars with automatic transmission in general, so all we have to do is understand how to do it: we keep the brake pedal pressed, insert the key into the cylinder behind the gear lever and turn it until reaching position 2. Now, we will hear the engine start and we can release the previously mentioned brake pedal. An easily executable sequence.

Posted on 17 February 2025 by ScegliAuto

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