SMART EQ forfour Owner's Manual page 46

Travelling safely with children in the vehicle
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manufacturer for the child restraint sys-
tem being used as well as the vehicle-spe-
cific notes at all times:
Fitting an ISOFIX or i-Size child
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restraint system to the rear seat
Y
( page 49).
Securing the child restraint system with
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the seat belt on the rear seat
Y
( page 54).
Securing the child restraint system with
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the seat belt on the front passenger seat
Y
( page 55). Observe the specific notes
on rearward-facing and forward-facing
child restraint systems.
If the front passenger seat is occupied,
make sure that the status of the front
passenger front airbag is correct
depending on the situation both before
and during the journey.
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle
R
interior and on the child restraint system.
Also secure Top Tether, if available.
R
Do not modify the child restraint system
G
WARNING
If you modify a child restraint system or
affix objects to it, e.g. toys or unsuitable
accessories, the child restraint system
may no longer function properly. This
poses an increased risk of injury.
Never modify a child restraint system.
Only affix accessories which have been
specially approved for this child restraint
system by the child restraint system's
manufacturer.
smart recommends you use smart care prod-
ucts to clean child restraint systems recom-
mended by smart.
Only use child restraint systems which
are not damaged
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WARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing
systems that have been damaged or sub-
jected to a load in an accident cannot per-
form their intended protective function. In
the event of an accident, sharp braking or a
sudden change in direction, the child may
not be held securely. There is an increased
risk of serious or even fatal injuries.
Immediately replace child restraint sys-
tems that have been damaged or subjected
to a load in an accident. Have the child
restraint securing systems checked in a
qualified specialist workshop before fit-
ting a child restraint system again.
Avoiding direct sunlight
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WARNING
If the child restraint system is placed in
direct sunlight, the parts could become
very hot. Children could be suffer burns by
touching these parts, in particular on the
metallic parts of the child restraint sys-
tem. There is a risk of injury.
If you and your child leave the vehicle,
always make sure that the child restraint
system is not in direct sunlight. Cover it
with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to
direct sunlight, leave it to cool down before
securing the child in it. Never leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle.
Observe the following when stopping or
parking
G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the
vehicle, they may be able to set the vehicle
in motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake
R
shift the automatic transmission out of
R
park position P
start the engine
R
In addition, they may operate vehicle
equipment and become trapped. There is a
risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.