Important Safety Notes - SMART 2016 fortwo Operator's Manual

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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's Man-
ual. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here.
This also applies to safety-relevant sys-
tems and functions.
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Read the information on qualified spe-
cialist workshops: (
Correcting the driver's seat position
G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel
R
or mirrors
fasten the seat belt
R
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors and fasten your seat belt before
starting the engine.
Example
Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjust-
ment (
page 61).
Y
page 20).
Y
Make sure that seat = is adjusted prop-
X
erly.
Adjusting the seats (
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
you are as far away from the driver's air
R
bag as possible.
you are sitting in a normal upright posi-
R
tion.
you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R
you have moved the backrest to an almost
R
vertical position.
you can depress the pedals properly.
R
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (
page 65).
Y
Make sure that steering wheel : is adjus-
X
ted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel (
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
you can hold the steering wheel with your
R
arms slightly bent.
you can move your legs freely.
R
you can see all the displays in the
R
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(
page 31).
Y
Check whether you have fastened seat
X
belt ; properly (
Y
The seat belt should:
fit snugly across your body
R
be routed across the middle of your
R
shoulder
be routed in your pelvic area across the
R
hip joints
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
X
mirror and the exterior mirrors
(
page 66) in such a way that you have a
Y
good view of road and traffic conditions.
Seats

Important safety notes

G
WARNING
Children could become trapped if they
adjust the seats, particularly when unat-
tended. There is a risk of injury.
Seats
page 62)
Y
page 65)
Y
page 33).
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