Safety - SMART 453 Series Introduction Into Service Manual

In the new smart (C/W453), improved driving and stress-re-
ducing safety is achieved above all by the following systems:
• ABS, BAS, ESP® with Hill-Start Assist (standard)
• Crosswind Assist (standard)
• Flashing adaptive brake lights (standard)
• Cruise control with variable speed limiter (standard)
• Tire pressure monitor (standard)
• Reversing camera (SA)
• Rear parking assist (SA)
• Lane Keeping Assist (SA)
The distance warning function driver assistance system (SA)
forms part of the safety concept which acts preventively
when the system registers signs of danger.
Introduction of the New smart fortwo coupé and smart forfour | Model Series 453
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Protective measures for pedestrians
Reducing the severity of accidents is particularly important
for collisions with weaker road users without crumple zones
e.g. pedestrians. In addition to the active measures which
help to avoid accidents or minimize the severity of accidents,
the passive pedestrian protection measures on the new
smart have also been further optimized. For example, to re-
duce the loads that occur during an impact on the front hood
of the vehicle, the deformation clearances between the front
hood and the components underneath have been optimized.
The deformation properties of the front hood were developed
specifically to meet these requirements. The design of the
front of the vehicle has produced a more favorable, larger
impact area. In combination with the structural design of the
front bumper, this reduces the stress applied if the vehicle
collides with the legs of a pedestrian.
Active/passive safety
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