Suitable Positions - SMART Fortwo 2015 Owner's Manual

Suitable positioning of the child
restraint system
Introduction
Only child restraint systems which are
approved in accordance with the ECE standard
ECE R44 are permitted for use in the vehicle.
For certain child restraint systems in weight
categories II or III, this can mean that the
area of use is restricted. The maximum size
setting of the child restraint system is not
possible due to possible contact with the
roof.
"Universal" category child restraint systems
can be recognised by their orange approval
label and the text "Universal".
Example: approval label on the child restraint
system
"Universal" category child restraint systems
can be used on the seats indicated with U, UF
or IUF according to the tables "Suitability of
the seats for attaching belt-secured child
restraint systems" or "Suitability of the
seats for attaching an ISOFIX child restraint
system".
Suitability of the seats for attaching belt-secured child restraint systems
In addition, always observe the information given under "Child restraint system" (
as well as the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
Legend for the table:
X Seat which is unsuitable for children in this weight category.
U Suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category that are approved for use
in this weight category.
UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems that belong to the "Universal" cat-
egory and are approved for use in this weight category.
L Suitable for child restraint systems as recommended, see the table of "Recommended child
restraint systems" (
Y
page 49). Suitable for semi-universal child-restraint systems if
Children in the vehicle
Semi-universal child restraint systems are
indicated by the text "Semi-universal" on the
approval label. These can be used if the vehi-
cle and the seat are listed in the child
restraint system manufacturer's vehicle
model list. For more information, contact the
child restraint system manufacturer or visit
their website.
Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat – if you secure a child in a
child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat:
X
Always pay attention to the instructions
under "Child restraint system on the front-
Y
passenger seat" (
There you will find instructions on how to
correctly route the shoulder belt strap
from the vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder
belt guide on the child restraint system
Y
( page 46).
X
Move the front-passenger seat as far back
as possible.
X
Move the backrest to an almost vertical
position.
The base of the child restraint system must
lie fully against the seat cushion of the
front-passenger seat. The back of a
forward-facing child restraint system
must lie as flat as possible against the
front-passenger backrest. The child
restraint system must not touch the roof or
be subjected to a load by the head
restraint. Adjust the backrest angle
accordingly. Also observe the child
restraint system manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions.
page 45).
Y
page 41),
Z
47