On the dashboard of your smart fortwo appears a teardrop-shaped light. This is a question that has already preoccupied us all. It is indeed extremely usual for witnesses to start up while obviously everything is working properly. Either in a few situations, your smart fortwo has a problem, your witnesses turn out to be activated however you do not know what they correspond to. However, witnesses with a drop of water are present on many cars, however the meanings differ depending on the ranges and Brands . Unfortunately, often the witnesses come on only because of electronic problems, while there is no malfunction. We will first of all see how to assimilate the level of importance of witnesses. Indeed, the color or the location of the witnesses change according to the importance of the problem. Then we will find out what these cookies agree to on your smart fortwo.indicator-drop-smart-fortwo

The importance of LEDs on your smart fortwo.

Before trying to find out what this light corresponds to in operation, it is necessary to understand if it is extremely important or not. At this level, the manufacturers have practically all applied the same principle. Below is a list for better understanding.

  • Red or flashing light : To be checked without delay. It is a fairly important concern, to ordinarily have an engine problem. Stop as soon as possible and go to the garage closest to your position.
  • Yellow or orange light : Your smart fortwo has a problem to check in the medium term. It is still possible to drive for a long time, however in the long term the problem may worsen. You will therefore have to deal with it.
  • Green, white or blue light : No malfunction, your smart fortwo is doing extremely well. These indicators signify either that a function is active, or various information, or that lights are on, etc. No fright in this case.

What is the drop indicator on your smart fortwo

In order to be sure that we are talking about exactly the same indicator light, we will discover what problem is sometimes linked to this drop of water. Again, the indicator lights may be different depending on the year of manufacture.

  • Coolant temperature concern on your smart fortwo: Your engine is too hot because the temperature of the coolant is also too hot. Often there is a thermometer shown on the icon. First of all, it is advisable to switch off the engine so that the car drops in temperature. Inspect the amount of fluid only when the engine is cold. It is best to wait a few minutes. Then top up the coolant level. If the problem returns quickly, it means that the problem comes from elsewhere. In this situation, it is advisable to go to a mechanic.
  • Engine oil pressure problem . In the event that this is the light in question, he usually has a jerry can represented on the icon. This indicator light means most of the time that the levels have to be redone. If necessary, add the correct liquid to your smart fortwo. You can get it from a garage or a supermarket. In the event that the problem persists and the indicator light stays on, the concern may be significant in fact you can go to a professional. This problem can really damage your engine.
  • It's time to drain of your smart fortwo. Indeed, many vehicles do so. When a garage owner makes a drain, he must normally reset the drain counter to zero. This indicator light comes on automatically after a number of km traveled. Often the light has a drop of water with a container underneath. In this case, everything is fine.

To conclude on the drop indicator on the smart fortwo

You now know the importance of witnesses, but also the concern that may correspond. However, if you want to be sure, the easiest way is to look in the manuel of your smart fortwo. You should know that it is also possible to find the manual on this site. Enjoy the road, and be careful!