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How to disable ESP on Smart Fortwo

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years 2007-2015
Part: Checks and maintenance

Let's briefly see in this guide the steps that will allow us to disable the ESP system or traction control on the Smart Fortwo; it is recommended never to disable the ESP system in order not to jeopardize driving safety. Then we get on board the car and press, holding down, the button located on the left of the instrument panel; so let's turn on the ignition, turning the key to position one, as shown in the video. At this point we wait about ten seconds with the button pressed, until the triangle light starts flashing; in this way we will have disabled the ESP!

Posted on 21 December 2022 by ScegliAuto

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