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How to open the Smart car's convertible top

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years 2007-2015
Part: Convertible top

The opening and closing of the Smart Cabrio's convertible top from the outside is a very simple operation to perform. To open the convertible top from the outside, we must press the opening button on the vehicle's remote control and hold it down until the convertible top is fully open. To close the convertible top from the outside, we must press the closing button on the remote control until the convertible top is fully closed. The failure to open the convertible top may occur due to objects or dirt obstructing it, a damaged fuse, a broken internal connector, or a lack of signal correspondence to the control unit.

Posted on 19 March 2025 by ScegliAuto

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