Head/Thorax Airbag - SMART Fortwo 2015 Owner's Manual

Driver's kneebag : deploys under the steer-
ing column. The driver's kneebag is trig-
gered together with the front airbags.
The driver's kneebag offers additional thigh,
knee and lower leg protection for the occu-
pant in the driver's seat.
Head/thorax airbags
G
WARNING
Unsuitable seat covers can obstruct or pre-
vent the deployment of the airbags inte-
grated into the seats. Consequently, the
airbags cannot protect vehicle occupants
as they are designed to do. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
You should only use seat covers that have
been approved for the corresponding seats
by smart.
Head/thorax bags : deploy next to the outer
bolster of the seat backrest.
When deployed, the head/thorax bag offers
additional head and thorax protection. How-
ever, it does not protect the arms.
In the event of a side impact, the head/thorax
bag is deployed on the side on which the
impact occurs.
Deployment of belt tensioners and air-
bags
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
After the airbag deploys, the airbag parts
are hot. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the airbag parts. Have a
deployed airbag replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as possible.
G
WARNING
Pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners that have
been deployed are no longer operational
and are unable to perform their intended
protective function. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
Therefore, have pyrotechnic belt tension-
ers which have been triggered immediately
replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
smart recommends that you have the vehicle
towed to a qualified specialist workshop
after an accident. Take this into account,
particularly if a seat belt tensioner was
triggered or an airbag was deployed.
If the belt tensioners are triggered or an
airbag is deployed, you will hear a bang, and
a small amount of powder may also be
released. The 6 restraint system warning
lamp lights up.
Only in rare cases will the bang affect your
hearing. In general, the powder released is
not hazardous to health but may cause short-
term breathing difficulties to persons suf-
fering from asthma or other pulmonary con-
ditions. Provided it is safe to do so, you
should leave the vehicle immediately or open
the window in order to prevent breathing dif-
ficulties.
Occupant safety
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