SMART EQ forfour Owner's Manual page 41

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WARNING
Seat belts cannot protect as intended, if:
they are damaged, have been modified,
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are extremely dirty, bleached or dyed
the seat belt buckle is damaged or
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extremely dirty
modifications have been made to the belt
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tensioners, belt anchorages or inertia
reels
Seat belts may sustain non-visible dam-
age in an accident, e.g. due to glass splint-
ers. Modified or damaged seat belts can
tear or fail, for example in the event of an
accident. Modified seat belt tensioners
may be deployed unintentionally or not
function as intended. There is an increased
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Never modify seat belts, seat belt tension-
ers, seat belt anchorages and inertia reels.
Ensure that seat belts are not damaged or
worn and are clean. After an accident, have
the seat belts checked immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop.
smart recommends that you only use seat
belts that have been approved specifically
for your vehicle by smart.
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WARNING
Pyrotechnical belt tensioners which have
been triggered are no longer operational
and therefore cannot protect as intended.
There is an increased risk of injury, pos-
sibly even fatal.
Have pyrotechnic belt tensioners which
have been triggered replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
smart recommends that you have the vehicle
towed to a qualified specialist workshop
after an accident.
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Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled
up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue
will be trapped in the door or in the seat
mechanism. This could damage the door,
the door trim panel and the seat belt. Dam-
aged seat belts can no longer fulfil their
protective function and must be replaced.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Fastening and adjusting the seat belts
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or suddenly,
the inertia reel locks. The belt strap cannot
be pulled out further.
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If the co-driver's seat is not occupied, do
not engage the seat belt tongue in the
buckle on the co-driver's seat. Otherwise,
in the event of an accident the belt ten-
sioner could be triggered in addition to
other systems and would need to be
replaced.
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Always insert seat belt tongue ; into belt
buckle : that belongs to the seat.
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Slide the belt sash guide into the required
position.
To raise: slide upwards at the ring.
To lower: press the belt guide release and
slide downwards at the ring.
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Make sure that the belt sash guide is
engaged.
Releasing the seat belts
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Press the release button in the belt buckle
and guide the seat belt back by the belt
tongue.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger
The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the
instrument cluster reminds you that all
vehicle occupants must fasten their seat
belts correctly.
A warning tone may also sound.
Occupant safety
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