Occupant Safety - SMART Fortwo 2015 Owner's Manual

the belt tensioner could be triggered in
the event of an accident and would have to
be replaced.
Important safety notes
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WARNING
The seat belt cannot perform its intended
protective function if it is not fastened
correctly. Also, an improperly fastened
seat belt can cause additional injuries in
the event of an accident, sudden braking or
abrupt changes of direction. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even
fatal.
Always make sure that all vehicle occupants
are wearing their seat belt properly and
are seated correctly.
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WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended
level of protection if you have not moved
the backrest to an almost vertical position.
When braking or in the event of an accident,
you could slide underneath the seat belt and
sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for
example. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the back-
rest is in an almost vertical position and
that the shoulder section of your seatbelt is
routed across the centre of your shoulder.
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WARNING
Persons under 1.50 m tall cannot wear the
seat belts correctly without a suitable,
additional restraint system. The seat belt
cannot perform its intended protective
function if it is not fastened correctly.
Also, an improperly fastened seat belt can
cause additional injuries in the event of an
accident, sudden braking or abrupt changes
of direction. There is an increased risk of
injury, possibly even fatal.
Secure persons less than 1.50 m tall in a
suitable restraint system.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 1.50 m in height is travelling in the
vehicle:
always secure the child in a child restraint
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system suitable for this smart vehicle. The
child restraint system must be appropriate
to the age, weight and size of the child.
always observe the instructions and safety
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notes on "Children in the vehicle"
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( page 40) in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installa-
tion and operating instructions.
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WARNING
Seat belts cannot protect as intended, if:
they are damaged, have been modified,
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are extremely dirty, bleached or dyed
the seat belt buckle is damaged or
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extremely dirty
modifications have been made to the belt
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tensioners, belt anchorages or inertia
reels
Seat belts may sustain non-visible damage
in an accident, e.g. due to glass splinters.
Modified or damaged seat belts can tear or
fail, for example in the event of an acci-
dent. Modified seat belt tensioners may be
deployed unintentionally or fail to be
deployed when required. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even
fatal.
Never modify safety belts, seat belt ten-
sioners, seat belt anchorages and inertia
reels. Ensure that seat belts are not dam-
aged or worn and are clean. After an acci-
dent, have the seat belts checked immedi-
ately at a qualified specialist workshop.
smart recommends that you only use seat belts
which have been approved specifically for
your vehicle by smart. Otherwise, your vehi-
cle's general operating permit could be
invalidated.
Correct use of the seat belt
Pay attention to the safety notes about the
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seat belt ( page 35).
All vehicle occupants must fasten their seat
belts correctly before you start driving. You

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