Airbags - SMART FORTWO CABRIO Operating Instructions Manual

Airbags

Airbags

Airbags reduce the severity of injuries
in serious collisions, e.g. in a head on
collision or a side impact.
The airbag system consists of
driver airbag (A),
passenger airbag (B),
side airbags* (C),
airbag indicator light (D).
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Danger of injury!
In conjunction with a correctly
fastened seat belt, airbags afford ad
ditional protective potential. Howev
er, they are no substitute for the seat
belts.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injuries in an accident involving rap
id deceleration, e.g. with an airbag
inflating within a matter of millisec
onds, or if the brakes are applied
abruptly, please note the following:
All vehicle occupants must select a
seat position that allows the seat
belt to be worn correctly and that is
as far away from the airbag as possi
ble. The driver's seat position must
allow the vehicle to be driven safely.
The driver's arms must be slightly
bent when holding the steering
wheel. The driver must maintain a
distance from the pedals that allows
him to depress these fully.
Choose a seat position that is as far
as possible from the front airbag but
nevertheless allows you to maintain
control of the car reliably.
Vehicle occupants should always wear
their seat belt correctly and posi
tion their backrest as close to the
vertical as possible. The head re
straint should support the back of
your head at about eye level.
Position the front passenger seat as
far back as possible, particularly if
children wearing child restraint
systems* are secured to it.
Excluding the smart baby carrier, do
not secure rearward facing child
seats on the passenger seat, as doing
so will not disable the passenger
front airbag. Forward facing child
restraint systems may only be fitted
to the front passenger seat if it is
moved to its rearmost position.
Do not lean forward, e.g. over the
cushioned pad on the steering wheel,
particularly while driving.
Do not put your feet on the dashboard.
Only hold the steering wheel by the
rim. This allows the airbag to inflate
fully. You could be injured if the
airbag is triggered and you are
holding the inside of the steering
wheel.