Children In The Vehicle; Travelling Safely With Children On Board - SMART forfour Owner's Manual

Children in the vehicle

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the age and size of the child. Make sure
that you observe the notes on "Children in
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the vehicle" (
also find instructions on backwards and
forwards-facing child restraint systems
on the front-passenger seat.
All other persons: the PASSENGER AIR BAG
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ON indicator lamp must be lit. The front-
passenger front airbag is enabled. Be sure
to observe the notes on "Seat belts"
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( page 35) and "Airbags" (
There you can also find information on the
correct seat position.
Observe the information on the airbag deac-
tivation system of the front-passenger front
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airbag ( page 43).
Children in the vehicle
Travelling safely with children on
board
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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.
page 40). There you will
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page 38).
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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.
To provide better protection to children
younger than twelve years old and under
1.50 m tall, smart recommends always
observing the following:
Secure children only in a child restraint
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system that is appropriate for the age,
weight and size of the child and that is
recommended and suitable for use in smart
vehicles. Make sure you observe the
instructions for correct use of the child
restraint system.
Fit the child restraint system on a rear seat
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whenever possible.
Only use the following securing systems
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with the child restraint systems:
the seat belt system
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the ISOFIX or i‑Size securing rings
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the Top Tether anchorages
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The manufacturer's child restraint system
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installation instructions.
The warning labels in the vehicle interior
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and on the child restraint system.
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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.