SMART Fortwo 2015 Owner's Manual page 43

the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions
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WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the
vehicle, they may be able to set the vehicle
in motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake
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shift the automatic transmission out of
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park position P or shift manual trans-
mission into neutral
start the engine
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In addition, they may operate vehicle
equipment and become trapped. There is a
risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
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WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are
exposed to heat or cold for a prolonged
period, there is a risk of serious or even
fatal injuries. Never leave persons (par-
ticularly children) unattended in the vehi-
cle.
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WARNING
If the child restraint system is placed in
direct sunlight, the parts could become
very hot. Children could be suffer burns by
touching these parts, in particular on the
metallic parts of the child restraint sys-
tem. There is a risk of injury.
If you and your child leave the vehicle,
always make sure that the child restraint
system is not in direct sunlight. Cover it
with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, leave it to cool down before
securing the child in it. Never leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are
sitting properly. Particular attention must
be paid to children.
Children in the vehicle
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
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( page 35) and the notes on the correct use of
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the seat belt ( page 35).
Child restraint system
Observe the instructions for correct use of
the child restraint system (
For safety reasons, smart recommends that you
only use a child restraint system recommen-
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ded by smart ( page 49).
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WARNING
If the child restraint system is incorrectly
fitted on the seat position suitable for this
purpose, it cannot perform its intended
protective function. In the event of an
accident, sharp braking or a sudden change
in direction, the child may not be held
securely. There is an increased risk of
serious or even fatal injuries.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions and the correct use for the
child restraint system. Make sure that the
entire surface of the child restraint system
is resting on the seat surface. Never place
objects under or behind the child restraint
system, e.g. cushions. Only use child
restraint systems with the original cover
designed for them. Only replace damaged
covers with genuine covers.
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WARNING
If the child restraint system is fitted
incorrectly or is not secured, it can come
loose in the event of an accident, heavy
braking or a sudden change in direction.
The child restraint system could be thrown
about, striking vehicle occupants. There is
an increased risk of injury, possibly even
fatal.
Always fit child restraint systems prop-
erly, even if they are not being used. Make
sure that you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
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page 47).
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