Correct Driver's Seat Position; Seats - SMART Fortwo 2015 Owner's Manual

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Correct driver's seat position

G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel
R
or mirror
fasten the seat belt.
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There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirror and fasten the seat belt before
starting the engine.
Example
Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjust-
Y
ment ( page 66).
X
Make sure that seat = is adjusted prop-
erly.
Adjusting the seat (
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
you are as far away from the driver's air-
R
bag as possible.
you are sitting in a normal upright posi-
R
tion.
you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R
you have moved the backrest to an almost
R
vertical position.
you can depress the pedals properly.
R
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (
Y
page 67)
Y
page 70).
X
Make sure that steering wheel : is adjus-
ted properly.
Adjusts the steering wheel (
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
you can hold the steering wheel with your
R
arms slightly bent.
you can move your legs freely.
R
you can see all the displays in the
R
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
Y
( page 35).
X
Check whether you have fastened seat
Y
belt ; properly (
The seat belt should:
fit snugly across your body
R
be routed across the middle of your
R
shoulder
be routed in your pelvic area across the
R
hip joints
X
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors
Y
( page 71) in such a way that you have a
good view of road and traffic conditions.
Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children adjust the seats, they could
become trapped, especially if they are
unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
G
WARNING
If the driver's seat is not correctly
engaged, it could unexpectedly move while
driving. This could cause you to lose con-
trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always ensure that the driver's seat is
engaged before starting the vehicle.
Y
page 70)
page 36).