Safety; Occupant Safety - SMART fortwo coupé Owner's Manual

Occupant safety

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Occupant safety
Restraint system
Protection provided by the restraint sys-
tem
The restraint system includes the:
seat belt system
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airbags
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child restraint system
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child seat securing system
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In an accident the restraint system can:
reduce the risk of vehicle occupants com-
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ing into contact with parts of the vehicle
interior
reduce the forces to which vehicle occu-
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pants are subjected
A seat belt can only provide maximum pro-
tection when worn correctly. Depending on
the type of accident detected, seat belt ten-
sioners and/or airbags may supplement a
correctly worn seat belt. Not every accident
will trigger the seat belt tensioners and/or
deploy the airbags.
To ensure that the restraint system provides
the maximum protection, every vehicle occu-
pant must:
be seated with the seat belt fastened cor-
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rectly
be in an almost upright position with their
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back against the seat backrest
have their feet resting on the floor, if pos-
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sible
always be secured in special restraint sys-
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tems suitable for smart vehicles if under
1.50 m tall
However, no system available today can
completely eliminate injuries and fatalities
in every accident. In particular, the seat belt
and airbag generally do not protect against
objects penetrating the vehicle from the out-
side. The risk of injuries due to a deployed
airbag also cannot be completely eliminated.
Limited protection from restraint system
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WARNING
If the restraint system is modified, it may
no longer work as intended. The restraint
system may then not perform its intended
protective function by failing in an acci-
dent or triggering unexpectedly, for exam-
ple. There is an increased risk of injury,
possibly even fatal.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well
as electronic components or their software.
If the vehicle needs to be adjusted to accom-
modate a person with disabilities, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. smart recom-
mends that you only use driving assistance
systems which have been approved for your
vehicle by smart.
Preparing the restraint system for oper-
ation
When the ignition is switched on, the 6
restraint system warning lamp lights up
during the system self-test. It goes out no
later than a few seconds after the vehicle is
started. The components of the restraint sys-
tem are then ready for operation.
Restraint system malfunctions
When the ignition is switched on, the 6
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restraint system warning lamp does not
light up.
While driving, the 6 restraint system
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warning lamp remains lit or lights up
repeatedly.
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WARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy
as intended during an accident. This may
affect the seat belt tensioner or airbag, for
example. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.